Hudson Ix Roof Rack User manual

MATERIALS
HUDSON 1X Roof Rack Kit includes:
- 1 – 2.75m aluminum base rack
- 2 – V-shaped slings
- 4 – M6 bolts
- 4 – M6 Nylock nuts (slings)
- 2 – Nylon end caps
- 2 – Black shoelaces
- 2 – Set of U-bolts (Small / Large)
- 2 – Plates
- 4 – M10 Nylock nuts (racks)
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Additional Materials (NOT INCLUDED) Needed for Assembly:
- (1) 17mm wrench
- (1) 5mm Allen Key
- (1) 10mm Wrench
- Factory issued or aftermarket Roof Rack for Vehicle*
*HUDSON recommends using an aftermarket roof rack (ex: Thule or Yakima).
ASSEMBLING THE RACK
*SURFACE SHOULD BE CLEAR AND MINIMALLY ABRASIVE TO PREVENT PREMATURE WEAR ON RACK.
*DO NOT TIGHTEN UNTIL BOTH NYLOCK NUTS
HAVE BEEN LINED UP/FASTENED TO THE BOLT.
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Figure 1: Rack Components.
STEP 1: Find a clear space on a surface* to assemble the rack BEFORE mounting it on
the vehicle. Place the V-shaped slings upside down on the surface, and line the middle holes
of the boxed aluminum up with the holes in the V-shaped slings.
Figure 2: Securing sling to single rack.
STEP 2: With one hand place, your index
finger over the box end of the 17mm wrench, and
place one of the M6 Nylock nuts in the box end
(underneath your finger). Slide the finger with the
wrench and the nut into the boxed aluminum end,
and line the nut up with the middle hole. Raise the
end of the box aluminum base rack to the
V-shaped sling holes, and line them up. Using your
other hand, manually thread the M6 bolt (see Fig.
2). Repeat this step to thread the second nut to the
second bolt.* Take the shoe lace and tie it around
the webbing and the bottom of the rack. This will
prevent flapping (wear) of the webbing when a
boat is not on the rack.

*DETERMINE BEST LOCATION BEFORE SECURING RACK. CONSIDER SUNROOFS, MOONROOFS AND TRUNK.
*OVERTIGHTENING OF THE STRAPS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HULL. IT SHOULD BE SECURE BUT NOT
COMPRESS THE EXTERIOR OF THE HULL.
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STEP 3: As you tighten the Nylock nut, you should feel the bolt threading through the nut
on your fingertip. Continue to keep upward pressure on both the wrench and the nut/bolt to
keep the wrench from slipping. Once you are confident both bolts are tight, place the end cap
on, and repeat the process on the other end.
STEP 4: You’re now ready to mount the rack onto the roof rack of your vehicle*! Begin by
spacing your roof rack as wide as possible, front to back. The wider spaced the roof rack is, the
less force a sudden gust will have on the rack. (See Fig.4).
STEP 5: Once you have determined the
best location for the rack, choose the appropri-
ate (smallest) sized U-bolt for your rack from
the provided options. Use the chosen U-bolt
and Nylock nuts to secure your single rack to
the roof rack on the top of your vehicle (See
Fig. 3).
Figure 3: U-Bolt Assembly.
STEP 6: With the hull upside down on
the single rack, put a strap around the boat
and the roof rack approximately 10cm from
the sling. Ensuring that the strap is flat all the
way around, feed the end through the cam and
draw the strap through the cam until the boat
is secure*. Then tie both sides of the strap
together, by looping around the other side and
creating a knot just below the cam. Repeat
with a second strap on the opposite sling.

SUV
SEDAN
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Figure 4: Different Vehicle Model Examples for Rack Location.

PRIOR TO TRAVELING:
CHECK YOUR RESPECTIVE STATE/PROVINCE FOR THEIR OVERHANG LAWS AND SAFETY FLAG
REQUIREMENTS – THEY DO DIFFER! THIS MAINLY REFERS TO THE AMOUNT OF OVERHANG OFF THE
REAR OF THE VEHICLE.
Contact HUDSON with any questions or concerns.
A HUDSON representative will be more than happy to help!
#BEASHARK
Hudson Boat Works Inc.
2
519 Fanshawe Park Road East
L
ondon, Ontario, Canada N5X 4A1
(
519) 473-9864
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ww.hudsonboatworks.com
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