2001 Buick LeSabre canoe rack & kayak rack suggestions wanted

[lovejudy]

Our family will be taking a canoe or kayak with us on a couple of summer trips. We have a 2001 Buick LeSabre sedan that has no car rack on it currently. Looking for some advice on a good canoe and/or kayak rack system for the Buick LeSabre. Thanks.

[spartacus]

The Thule 400XT Aero roof rack system serves as a very nice multi-purpose Buick LeSabre car rack setup. No matter what gear carriers you plan to mount on your roof, you will need a multi-purpose roof rack base system. The Thule 400XT Aero system includes four 400XT Aero feet, four FitKit 2075 Clips (these FitKit Clips are specific to your 2001 Buick LeSabre) and two load bars (the 50" load bars are the recommended length for your car. However, if you plan to carry a canoe and kayak at the same time then you will need at least the 65 inch length load bars). You can then attach any of Thule Racks canoe carriers and kayak carriers to the front and rear load bars.

KAYAK CARRIERS
The 835PRO Hull-A-Port is a great universal kayak rack attachment that uses a j-cradle design for easy loading/unloading of your kayak and attaches to the Thule 400XT Aero load bars. Includes all hardware, 2 straps, buckle bumpers and a pair of Thule 855 Quickdraw ratcheting tie down straps for securing boat bow and stern. The all-new design of this carrier also allows the cradle to fold down when not in use, avoiding any clearance issues such as a garage etc.

The 835XTR Hull-A-Port is exactly the same as the 835PRO except the cradles cannot be folded down.

The Thule 883 Glide and Set is another excellent option and offers an easy way to load your kayaks mated to the best fitting saddle carrier. This system is a complete set for carrying a kayak. Includes one pair of 875XT Hydro-Glide saddles (for the rear load bar) and one pair of 878XT Set to Go saddles (for the front load bar). Includes all hardware, 2 straps, buckle bumpers and a pair of Thule 855 Quickdraw ratcheting tie down straps for securing boat bow and stern.

CANOE CARRIER
You can then also attach the Thule 579XT Canoe Carrier. It is an excellent choice for securely transporting a canoe. It attaches directly to the Thule 400XT Aero base rack front and rear load bars. Includes two heavy duty straps and two bow-stern tie down straps.