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Thule Hull-A-Port Pro
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Thule Hull-A-Port Pro

Item # 767998

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The time-tested Hull-A-Port design now features a folding cradle arm for improved overhead clearance for parking garages.

  • P.F.D. Lever™ (Pull Fold Done) collapses the carrier quickly and efficiently when not in use
  • Angled design allows more room for other boats or other carriers
  • Custom mounting hardware fits most aftermarket and factory-installed racks
  • Padded to gently cradle your boat
  • IncludesQuickDraw ratcheting bow/stern tie-down straps and two 15 ft. straps for securing boat; carries one kayak

Please note: Thule products can not be shipped to Canadian addresses.

Thule Racks

Made in USA.

Item 767998

Thule Hull-A-Port Pro Specs

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Weight13 pounds

Thule Hull-A-Port Pro Customer Reviews

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Thule Hull-A-Port Pro
 
4.4

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (4)
  • Functional (4)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Kayaking (4)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    May

    17

    2008

    (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Easy to install/use

    By Top Cat

    from Southern Maryland

    About Me Recreational Rider

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Functional

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Kayaking

      Comments about Thule Hull-A-Port Pro:

      Bought this while picking up a new kayak at the store after comparing several other types of racks. Pretty easy to install on my Ford Explorer factory roof rack; I did it in the parking lot of REI without any tools. Was a little nervous not being able to "test" it first with a light load, but I threw my new W/S Tsunami 145 on there and drove 90 miles back home without a problem. Folds down easily when not in use. Great kayak rack!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      26

      2008

      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent kayak rack

      By Paddling Fool

      from Auburn, CA

      About Me Recreational User

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Cleans Easily
      • Compact
      • Easy to load
      • Functional
      • Lightweight
      • Quick Drying
      • Rugged

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Kayaking

        Comments about Thule Hull-A-Port Pro:

        Great kayak racks! We were warned that the J-rack style kayak racks were harder to load kayaks onto for shorter folks than the traditional style saddles. We decided to buy these racks despite the warnings for space-saving reasons. What we discovered is that the covered pads on these racks allow you to load the kayaks from the back of the car and just slide them on. We load them flat rather than on their side and then I just flip the boats on their side. Despite being 5' 6", I can easily do this by myself.

        These racks are well-made and easy to get on and off the car. I usually take them off after use unless I am going paddling multiple days in a row. They hold our kayaks very securely and the included bow and stern lines are well-made and easy to attach to both car and kayak. Being able to fold the rack down is a real plus. Another nice feature about Thule is that you can order virtually any part for any of their racks online.

        The only improvement I would suggest (as others have mentioned) is the ability to lock these racks onto the rack bars.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        30

        2008

        (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Functional, Solid, Cool Factor

        By Boundary Waters Baby

        from Lincoln, NE

        About Me Intermediate

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Functional
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Kayaking

          Comments about Thule Hull-A-Port Pro:

          I have five different kinds of kayak racks, this is my favorite (three thule, one yakama, one homemade of wood). While it is easy to remove (unlike the old ones that required allen wrench), it is highly functional, solidly built (so far), easy to use, holds my 9.5' recreational kayak as well as my 18 foot sea kayak. Best? It folds up when not in use so you don't feel like you need to remove it any time you travel. Thule is SO much better than yakima it's not even funny (round bars? ALL boat racks turn sideways when you slide boats on!--THULE has rectangular bars so that NEVER happens. This is REALLY a problem with anything other than a small, short car). Seriously, Yakima is overrated. Thule rocks.

          They also come well equipped with instructions, reorder information and the best straps/buckle bumpers on the market.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          17

          2008

          (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Worth its Price

          By Zero the Great

          from Marlon, NJ

          About Me Beginner

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Functional
          • Lightweight
          • Rugged

          Cons

          • Not lockable

          Best Uses

          • Kayaking

          Comments about Thule Hull-A-Port Pro:

          Needed to take home a pair of brand new 50lb W/S Tsunami kayak on my Subaru Tribeca with factory-installed aerobars. Was a bit apprehensive at first since it didn't look very rugged and durable. Much to my amazement the tie down straps and ratchet rope pulleys that came with the package kept both boats from flying off at 60 mph for a 1hr drive!

          CONS: The manual screws make it easy to steal the racks and the kayaks. I highly recommend Steelcore lock straps. Lastly, the tie down straps are difficult to get around the kayak for short people like me.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          6

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          depends on what your using it for

          By bryon anything outdoors

          from Phoenix, AZ

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy to Install
          • Easy to Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • short trips

            Comments about Thule Hull-A-Port Pro:

            This is a great product which is very simple to install on your car. With that being said, I returned mine to the store after using it three times. I bought it to transport my kayak to northern Arizona lakes to escape the hot Phoenix desert. The two times I drove up north I was all excited and had the kayak in place just as the directions stated. (which are simple) The only problem with my trips were driving up the mountains and having a lot of crosswind which Arizona generally does. This caused the kayak to eventually come loose and I had to slow down a little and stop to adjust the kayak twice. I then used the kayak to travel to a nearby lake (20 min from home) This drive a whole different story. The kayak went on good stayed where it should have and came off just as easy. Basically no wind excellent product, lots of wind and large kayak not that good.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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