"You don't *need* a rack to transport a kayak on your roof."
So there are no laws on carrying Kayaks? I just don't want to get
ticketed. Actually, whats really more important is that I don't loose
the kayak on the highway or tear off my roof LMAO.

"You can use carpet scraps to protect the car's finish instead of a
rack. Just make sure you tie it down at the bow, AND the stern, AND
use a belly line (a little tricky without a rack, but you can probably
improvise something)."
No problem, I guess I will figure something out. Maybe combine the
inflatable or foam rack systems both Courtney and Julia suggested with
straps at the bow and stern? Belly line??? Does that go around the
whole car, kayak and all?

Thanks for the info Walt. I will check out local Buy & Sells,
classifieds etc. Your post was very relieving. I was stressing over
transporting a kayak ever since I spoke to kayak and rack dealers who
were claiming that I MUST have all this equipment for safety reasons
and that it is EXTREMELY dangerous to secure it my own way with ropes,
bungee's, foam etc. They really freaked me out! ha ha. I guess they
have to stay in business somehow eh.