Advice for installing boat rack on top of 2007 Hawk

[gullrock]

Hey guys any advice on installing a boat rack to hold my 75 lb fly fishing pram . Which rack would be the best ? Where to drill holes , sides , top , both ? Im nervous about drilling new holes that may cause leaks down the road. Also it has to clear top mounted solar panels and fantastic fan .... about 5 inches height.
TIA .

 

[Vic Harder]

I asked that question some time back. Have not acted on the great advice here yet, but planning on installing these:

https://www.tdotperformance.ca/thule-542-artificial-raingutters.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvqzymIf93AIVgsJkCh3sxQPKEAYYBSABEgJFn_D_BwE

You will have to cut the roof liner and glue it back into place to be able to access the inside of the frame on the roof for a secure mount.

And then just getting some Thule roof racks wide enough for my camper.

Of course, all this assumes you don't have the factory roof rails?

Vic

 

[gullrock]

Thanks Vic . . . I have contacted FWC to see what their thoughts are and will post any recommendations .