{"product_id":"boonedox-yak-bone-kayak-loading-assist","title":"Boonedox Yak-Bone Car Top Kayak Loading Assist","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSide-Load Your Kayak Onto a Vehicle Roof with Less Lifting\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting a kayak from the ground to a vehicle roof can be one of the hardest parts of a day on the water, especially with larger fishing kayaks. The \u003cstrong\u003eBoonedox Yak-Bone Car Top Assist\u003c\/strong\u003e fits a 2\" trailer hitch and creates an adjustable, swiveling support that helps you side-load a kayak or canoe instead of lifting the entire watercraft directly onto the roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Better Loading Approach for Car-Top Kayak Transport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e✅ 360° swivel lets you load from the side and rotate the watercraft toward its roof-top position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e✅ 48\"–62\" overall height range helps match the loading support to different vehicle roof heights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e✅ 180 lb weight capacity accommodates a wide range of kayaks, canoes, and other compatible gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e✅ 28\" crossbar provides a dedicated support point during the loading process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e✅ Fits a standard 2\" trailer hitch for a hitch-mounted loading setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e✅ 16 lb aircraft-grade aluminum construction keeps the loading assist relatively lightweight to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossbar Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Height Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\"–62\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHitch Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" trailer hitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAircraft-grade aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of trying to raise a kayak directly onto the roof, use the Yak-Bone as a side-loading support. Its 360° swivel allows the kayak to rotate toward the vehicle while the adjustable height helps position the support for the roof-loading setup. That approach is especially useful when car-topping larger fishing kayaks that are awkward to control during a direct overhead lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMake Car-Topping the Kayak a More Manageable Part of the Trip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Yak-Bone to a compatible 2\" hitch setup when you want a dedicated side-loading assist between the kayak and your vehicle roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 16px 0 4px; background: #000; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PrwPYCIxHjc\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Boonedox Yak-Bone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details { margin:0; border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details:first-of-type { border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary {\n    padding:14px 0; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; outline:none;\n  }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::marker { content:\"\"; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador p { margin:10px 0 16px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion--pescador\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Boonedox Yak-Bone help load a kayak?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yak-Bone provides a hitch-mounted support with a 360° swivel so the kayak can be loaded from the side and rotated toward its position on the vehicle roof. This reduces the need to lift the entire kayak directly overhead onto the roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat type of trailer hitch does the Yak-Bone fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yak-Bone is designed to fit a standard 2\" trailer hitch. Confirm that your vehicle has the required hitch before choosing it for your car-top loading setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the Yak-Bone height be adjusted for different vehicles?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It has 14\" of height adjustment and an overall height range of 48\" to 62\", allowing the support height to be adjusted for different vehicle loading configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the Yak-Bone be used for more than fishing kayaks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Boonedox identifies the Yak-Bone as a loading assist for kayaks, canoes, and other gear, with a published weight capacity of 180 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the 360-degree swivel useful when loading a kayak?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swivel supports side-loading rather than requiring the kayak to be dropped directly onto the roof. Once supported, the watercraft can be rotated toward the vehicle's roof-top loading position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boonedox USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48494044610778,"sku":"BDX-YBKO","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/9732\/1627\/files\/3bc28583-8c3dda_29c8e53cb2424465b655967993401cd1_mv2.jpg?v=1787637510","url":"https:\/\/pescadorfishing.com\/products\/boonedox-yak-bone-kayak-loading-assist","provider":"Pescador Fishing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}