spicytuna Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Hi, Does anyone know the maximum allowable load on the roof of the Legacy? I recently bought a 16' Canoe which weighs over 70lbs and since I don't have a roof rack, I've been carrying it on the roof using 4 foam stands and a ton of rope. It's been fine for the handful of times I've carried it but I'd like to know if I'm playing Russian Roulette with my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 100lbs is the limit on the OE crossbars. A Yakima rack has a limit of 150lbs. The worst that'll happen is you'll dent the roof skin. It's not very robust, nor is it suitable for carrying any load. If I were in your shoes, I'd invest in a Yakima (or Thule) rack. Something intended to carry a load, and that can be used for more than just a boat. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I have carried 2 70 pound 18 foot kayaks on Thule RACKS with no problem. Bare roof, don't do it. "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagheeraLGT Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I happen to have a Yakima rack for sale which would suit your needs perfectly: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-ny-yakima-roof-rack-w-bike-ski-attachments-212288.html ^$300 for rack setup (without bike / ski attachments). Feel free to pm me if interested : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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