{"product_id":"yakima-deckhand-premium-rooftop-kayak-saddles","title":"Yakima DeckHand Premium Rooftop Kayak Saddles","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"h2title\"\u003eYakima DeckHand — Four-Point Rooftop Kayak Saddle System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yakima DeckHand Premium Rooftop Kayak Saddles deliver a flat, hull-cradling carry solution for paddlers who prefer to transport their kayak upright in its natural position. Sold as a set of four fully adjustable saddles, the DeckHand system distributes your kayak's weight evenly across multiple contact points — reducing stress on the hull and providing a stable, balanced carry that's especially well-suited for longer touring kayaks, sea kayaks, and wider recreational boats that benefit from full bottom support rather than a J-cradle tilt. For paddlers with heavier or more delicate hulls, the four-point saddle system offers superior protection and peace of mind on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach saddle features Yakima's premium non-marring padding that conforms to your hull's shape, protecting against scratches, dents, and pressure points during transport at any speed. The saddles mount universally to round, square, factory, and most aftermarket crossbar systems, and their wide adjustment range makes it easy to dial in the perfect fit for your specific kayak width and wheelbase. Like all Yakima accessories, the DeckHand saddles are compatible with the SKS Same Key System, allowing you to lock your entire roof setup with a single key for added security and convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhether you're hauling a high-end composite touring kayak or a wide fishing sit-on-top, the Yakima DeckHand Premium Saddles offer a clean, upright carry experience that prioritizes hull protection and transport stability above all else. Their combination of premium padding, four-point weight distribution, and universal crossbar compatibility makes them the preferred choice for paddlers who carry frequently and want the most protective rooftop solution available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/6033\/files\/DeckHand-5.jpg?v=1777405918\" alt=\"Yakima Deckhand\" class=\"lazyload\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"h3title\"\u003eYakima DeckHand Specs \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.50 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eL 7.50 in x W 8.00 in x H 9.00 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Crossbar Spread: \u003c\/strong\u003e24.00in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes one set of mounts– combine with HandRoll or an additional DeckHand to complete the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n       \u003cli\u003eFelt-padding provides easy loading and excellent boat protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n       \u003cli\u003eOversized cradle protects the boat and conforms to a variety of hull shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n       \u003cli\u003eUniversal mounting hardware fits most roof racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n       \u003cli\u003eEasy tool-free installation lets you quickly mount, load and go\u003c\/li\u003e\n       \u003cli\u003eLocks to roof rack with SKS Lock Cores (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n       \u003cli\u003eHeavy-Duty Straps and Bow and Stern Tie-Downs included (HoodAnchor, sold separately, is required for vehicles with no attatchment points for Bow and Stern Tie-Downs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eYakima Rooftop Kayak Carrier Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #1a3e6e; border-bottom: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; color: #ffffff; width: 12%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; color: #ffffff; width: 11%;\"\u003eJayHook\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; color: #ffffff; width: 11%;\"\u003eJayLow\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; color: #ffffff; width: 11%;\"\u003eSweetRoll\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; color: #ffffff; width: 11%;\"\u003eShowDown\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; color: #ffffff; width: 11%;\"\u003eDeckHand\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; 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Bow\/Stern\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f5fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eSUP Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eFolds Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f5fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eTool-Free Install\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eMin. Crossbar Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e27.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e24.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e27.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f5fa; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eUniversal Crossbar Fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes — StreamLine, RoundBars, HD Bars \u0026amp; Most Aftermarket\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dce8;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eSKS Lock Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f5fa; border-bottom: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #1a3e6e; font-weight: bold; border-left: 3px solid #6bc72b;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eEntry-level paddlers \u0026amp; budget-conscious buyers\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003ePaddlers wanting refined J-cradle with more adjustability\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eSolo paddlers who want easier loading with upright carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eSolo paddlers with heavy kayaks or back concerns\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eTouring \u0026amp; composite kayak owners prioritizing hull protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eFrequent solo loaders wanting friction-free hull protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eClubs, outfitters \u0026amp; families moving multiple boats\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eFishing kayak anglers hauling heavy sit-on-top boats\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Satisfaction with Yakima is Guaranteed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping \u0026amp; Lowest Price Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yakima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43941285462150,"sku":"8004083","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/6033\/files\/DeckHand-3.jpg?v=1777405918","url":"https:\/\/ecofishingshop.com\/products\/yakima-deckhand-premium-rooftop-kayak-saddles","provider":"Eco Fishing Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}