: Also meant to ask, which system, Thule or Yakama, has the quickest
: attachement to the factory roof rails? If possible, I would like to leave
: the "J" cradles on the crossbars and just remove the crossbars
: from the Highlander when not in use. Thanks again.

: Evan

Hi Evan,

There are advantages to both. Thules square bars don't allow the cradles to rotate on them which happens often on the Yakimas, though once a boat is on them they are secure with either. The round bars I think are a bit stronger.

My experience is with Yakima, just what I started with. Their attachment is quite easy, takes perhaps 10 minutes to install the rack. Thules is quick too.

My racks are only about 4' apart (a little less) and I can carry my 19' modified Yost Sea Ranger easily on it. Suspect the Highlander's are at least that far apart, shouldn't be a problem.

Bill H.