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[zander]

Redneckians 4:13 With duct tape all things are possible

[WebFreeman]

I think it would work. You might put a block on the end of the 2x4s to keep them from sliding off.

[Gavin]

Youd be a lot better off with a Yakima Rack System...Get 4 towers, 2 72" bars, 8 canoe brackets, 4 rack locks, 6 straps (2 extra), 6 (2 extra) bow & stern rachet tie downs. It will cost around $300....but its well worth it...Take it from someone who's had a couple boats fly off the top of a vehicle at 70mph before. The incident could have easilly killed somebody....but we got off easy with only the loss of one canoe. Cheers.

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[hoglaw]

It's nothing compared to the monumental judgment you'd be facing if a canoe flew off your roof and went through the windshield of a suburban.

In any event, the two by fours could probably handle the stress. As long as your roof rack and straps are good, I don't think the 2x4's are the weak link in the chain. Someone probably knows better than me though. It would be especially helpful if you had tension on the front and back of each canoe with a ratchet strap to the frame. Two big canoes scooping air are just levers that create a heck of a lot of torque on the front of your roof rack (and the jerry-rigged 2x4). If you're talking about a Wrangler, you might even be able to get the front wheels off the ground at 70! If you're hauling two canoes, surely there's another vehicle in your convoy right? Just get foam pads from Walmart and make them carry one.

[soggyfeet]

Havent hauled a canoe in yrs but when I did I would not use the roofrack. Istead I would tie them to the bumpers makeing sure the front bumper is even with the front of the canoe and tied it first then putting the rest of the tension from the back. I would think two at a time would be possiable I might fasten the canoes together at the spreader bars and then down to the roofrack so it couldnt slide off. With gas prices now though it might be cheaper to to rent. And if you plan on haveing some outfit transport it upstream or to pick you up it probally wont be worth the effort.

[snagged in outlet 3]

Am I the only one that see's the humor in this thread???!!!

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[Rusty]

Am I the only one that see's the humor in this thread???!!!

SIO3

"Hey man, watch this!" Comes to mind.

[jdmidwest]

Your rack should have a weight rating on it, the blazer I have maxes at 200 lbs. I have used 2x4 racks with success, cut notches on them to keep from sliding. Tie off bow and stearn to the bumpers. I have never transported more than one canoe, but mine is a 17' alum Grumman.

I also suggest calling ahead and rent. Last time I checked, back hauls were as much or more than a rental. You can usually bum a ride back to your start if you are floating in a group. Downside, you have to go at their times and you are launched with everyone else. Most companies start after good fishing hours have passed.