THULE Product Reviews and Ratings - Car Racks - 835XT Hull-A-Port from Eastern Mountain Sports

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Brand: THULE

Online Retailer ID: 210189845

Located in: All Outdoor Gear, Paddling Gear, Car Racks

The Thule® Hull-A-Port kayak carrier features two padded and J-shaped cradles (enough for one kayak) that are easy to unload. Quickdraw bow and stern ratchet tie-downs are included (no knots to tie!). The Hull-A-Port is Thule's most popular kayak carrier.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Rugged (5), Lightweight (5)

Best Uses:

Recreational paddling (4)

Describe Yourself:

Recreational (3)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very easy

By Ernie from Westminster, CO on 12/1/2007

Pros:

Functional, Lightweight, Rugged

Best Uses:

Kayaking

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Rider

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this with the Hulavator, I can easily place my Pungo 120's on this rack with no problems. I slide them from the rear of my Escape. The cost is lower than most of the other units. Got mine on sale, love them.

Functional & Complete

By wizardle

from Pittsburgh, Pa. on 8/7/2007

Pros:

Good Quality & Complete

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Everything you need is there, seems to be of good quality, works well. More stable than expected. No questions except longevity.

Efficient, Simple, Functional

By Boondoggle

from Stuck in Virginia... for now... on 7/25/2007

Pros:

"J" design saves space, Can stack multiple boats, Have bought several, Secure but simple design

Cons:

Foot bracket is plastic, Impact, Plastic shatters on high

Best Uses:

Personal vehicle, Recreational Paddling

Describe Yourself:

Hard core "recreational", Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Good product, saves space on smaller racks. Can fit 2 yaks and 2 bikes no prob. Good simple design...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Product

By Mick

from Bellingha, WA on 7/17/2007

Pros:

Cleans Easily, Dries Easily, Good Waterproofing, Lightweight, Rugged

Best Uses:

Recreational Paddling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great product looks sleak and is extreamly durable! Nice system for the price!!!!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great kayak rack for most.

By RichardsFam

from Lincoln, CA on 7/17/2007

Pros:

Ease of installation, Space Saving, Sturdy

Best Uses:

Recreational Paddling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a great, space-saving rack for large and small kayaks. We have two vehicles, one with a stock rack and the other a Yakima. The universal clamps don't work very well on the Yakima round bars. They tend to want to slip so I wouldn't recommend them for Yakima, but for others they are great. If you have a tall vehicle and a heavy kayak, like we do, you will probably need to use stools or ladders to lift the kayak over the small lip on the front. Once tied down though, the rack is very sturdy.

Great product even for first time users!

By Wendy

from Pasadena, MD on 7/10/2007

Pros:

Cleans Easily, Dries Easily, Lightweight, Rugged

Describe Yourself:

Beginner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We are very satisfied with the Hull-a-Port. It was easy to install and use.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Quality + efficiency

By Family Kayaker

from CT on 3/21/2007

Pros:

Lightweight, Rugged

Best Uses:

Rapids Paddling, Recreational Paddling

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This set up is quickly installed / taken off the rack; It is also ergonomically easy to load kayak from the side;

Secure and sturdy boat-holding with good straps and ratchetting tie-downs included in package, stable at high speeds;

As a bonus it efficiently uses rack space, allowing more equipment IF your roof can take the load!

A little pricey, but you get good stuff for the money.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

NICE RACK!

By paddle wacky

from MANCHESTER NH on 3/18/2007

Pros:

Lightweight, Rugged

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

NICE RACK!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Good product very stable, love tiedowns

By knut2650 from OH on 12/13/2006

Pros:

very stable easy use

Best Uses:

all kayaks

This is a very stable and well designed carrier. The mounts can be used on both thule and Yakama (round bars). Although they can rotate durring kayak mounting on the round bars, but not a big deal. They are also capable of mounting on most factory racks. The included ratcheted tiedowns are a huge bonus and the best tiedowns I've used to date.

Customer Reviews about the 835XT Hull-A-Port at Eastern Mountain Sports