The rack bars are manufactured wider than 48 inch but an installer can not
install them wider than the vehicle (this as explained to me). You can
purchase wider bars and replace the shorter bars with wider ones using the
same mounts. To get a better idea of how wide you will need, measuring the
boat at it's widest, times two, will give you an idea of how wide your bars
need to be to accommodate both boats. Depending on the vehicle, rack
placement may be close together so will end up to be under the widest part
of the boat. If you are able to separate the bars far enough so as to
support the boats at less than maximum width you may be able to get away
with the 48 inch bars.

Bill


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Hello all,

I've searched and searched but nothing seems to hit my questions
exactly. I currently drive a Scion xA and am looking to install a
Yakima roof rack. I am also in the market for two single person kayaks.
The crossbars for the Yakima rack are 48", is that enough room for two
kayaks? I believe the carrying capacity is 168lbs.

If not, my next option would be inflatables or folding kayaks. Could
anyone offer any insight to a fairly inexpensive decent inflatable? I'm
not looking to cover more than class1-2 rapids, and most likely just
paddling around flat water. I had seen a Coleman Sport 1-person, and a
Challenger K-1 inflatable, but folks on another kayaking website said
they were garbage. Any ideas? I caught the bug after renting some
kayaks and doing about 8 miles down the Shenendoah, and I'd love to own
my own even with my diminutive automobile.

Thanks a million!
Dominic