Canoe on roof.. Front tie-off pionts?

[Abramumum]

Bought a canoe today, along with a foam block kit for rack-less cars. It was secure enough for a short trip. Finding a spots for the rear straps to attach was easy-peasy. I immediately spotted 3 or 4 suitable points.

However, the front was another matter: All i could find with my hands was stinking plastic. I knew of the underbody panels, but i really expected to find a metal area to tie to. Since it was a short 7km trip in the city, I used two of the stronger plastic holes with in front pf the front tires. But i'd really prefer to not use that for highways and/or longer trips. The plastic pieces didnt bend or warp after it was all secure, and they looked fine after i took the canoe off..

So, has anyone spotted a weird or PITA spot of metal to use for this? I'm anxious to get that thing out on the water.

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[Steelman2002]

I wouldn't carry anything on the roof. The metal panels are very thin gauge. It may leave a few dents.

 

[Abramumum]

The canoe is wide enough that it sits on the rails where the OEM rack would go. I did check after i removed it, and saw no marks or deformations. It'll also be sitting on some split pool noodles to spread the load. I did do a test fit before i purchased.

But yes, that was a concern.

 

[Steelman2002]

Maybe a tie off in the front that hooks to both fenders and join at one point under the canoe front?

 

[Steelman2002]

http://www.civicx.com/threads/front-hood-and-roof-easily-bents.4320/

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