I load mine upside down because it rains frequently in the northwest and when placed right side up a kayak or canoe will collect a lot of water.
Kayak on roof rack upside down or rightside up.
If you re solo there are a couple of options depending on your rack system.
Beyond that it s a matter of aerodynamics.
Also the bottom of the canoe may get damaged or pushed out of shape where it touches the roof rack it won t be as hard wearing as the gunnels.
The easiest way is with the help of a friend.
Putting the boat upside down eliminates both problems when the kayak is placed directly on the crossbars.
Buy or build a storage rack that is custom designed for kayaks.
They also offer a wide range of add ons for their crossbars.
If you have specially designed kayak carriers as part of an aftermarket rack system follow the rack manufacturer s instructions.
While your kayak should be placed upside down on foam tube racks its position on actual roof racks depends on each individual.
Tie down a kayak.
If you have a car rack with small round or flat bars place your kayak either upside down or on edge to lessen the chance of distortion.
Using cam straps is the simplest and fastest way to secure the boat.
Put a kayak on a vehicle.
Instead of a cumbersome trailer you get a kayak car rack that is easy to load and unload as well as ensuring safe and secure transportation of your kayak.
This makes those racks suitable for everything from bicycles and suitcases to kayaks and canoes.
You ll pick the boat up by each end and place it on the rack.
They both make excellent racks that you can put on your car.
If possible place the cartop racks under the boat s bulkheads where the hull is.
Hang kayak upside down using bars or straps that are anchored to the ceiling.
Spend more time out on the water.
Foam pads can help prevent distortion.
Every month rotate the kayak so that the other side is leaning on the wall.
If the hull tends to lift at freeway speeds you do well to turn it over.
In my case my kayaks ride better upside down.
It should work but will require extra care having the canoe right way up will mean the aerodynamics will be pushing the canoe up when you are driving so i think you will need extra tie downs.