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10. With the hook facing in the direction shown, route the
other end of the rope through the bottom of a ratchet.
Turn the spool until the rope end comes out of the
ratchet.
11. Wrap the attachment straps around the handles at
the front and the rear of the kayak.
ROPE
SPOOL
RATCHET WITH
HOOK
HANDLE
KAYAK
HANDLE
ATTACHMENT STRAP
12. Attach one ratchet hook to the front attachment strap
and one ratchet hook to the rear attachment strap.
Attach the front hook to the front bumper beam or to
the tow hook. Attach the rear hook to the rear
bumper beam, vehicle body, or to the tow hook.
Secure the kayak to the vehicle by pulling the rope
through the ratchet hooks.
•
Make sure the hook and the rope do not rub
against the finished surfaces of the vehicle.
Reposition the kayak or use a soft cloth or rag to
protect the vehicle’s paint.
•
Do not attach the hook to plastic parts of the
vehicle.
HOOK
Hook to the
bumper beam,
the vehicle
body, or the
tow hook.
HOOK
Hook to the
bumper beam or
the tow hook.
ATTACHMENT STRAP
Pull the rope.
RATCHET
HOOK
