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Built to haul

Load it.
Strap it. Go.

Weatherproof roof carriers, boat loaders and tie-downs for people who bring too much. Strap it on for the trip, fold it away when you’re home.

15 cubic feet. RF-welded seams. No rack required. 100 lb hoist. Load it solo. Ships from Portland, Oregon. 4.6 stars from 138 reviews.

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The Spokesman-Review“Two thumbs up”

GearJunkieTested against hard boxes

138 customer reviews4.6 stars average

Sherpak Boat Roller mounted on a car
Load it solo

The Boat Roller

4.5 · 42 reviews

Rest the bow on the roller, walk to the stern, lift and push. The boat rolls up and onto your blocks or cradles while the other end stays on the ground.

  1. 01
    Heavy-duty suction cups

    Flip-lever release. Mounts to the roof or rear glass.

  2. 02
    Two mounting angles

    Fits sloped hatch glass and flatter roofs on most vehicles.

  3. 03
    Closed-cell foam roller

    Cradles the hull as it slides up and over.

  4. 04
    27-inch aluminum bar

    A wide, light stance across the back of the car.

$54.99Details
Five jobs. Five pieces.

The Haul System

Five jobs between the garage and the trailhead. Sherpak makes a piece for each one.

  1. 01

    Load

    Roll the boat up from the back of the car. No second person.

    Boat Roller$54.99
  2. 02

    Pad

    Foam on the bars before anything touches the roof.

    Reflector Rack PadsRegular price $39.95 Sale price $29.95
  3. 03

    Tie down

    Bow and stern anchors that live under the hood.

    Hood Loops$9.99
  4. 04

    Haul

    The carrier, or a complete canoe or kayak kit.

    Deluxe Universal Kayak KitRegular price $51.99 Sale price $41.59
  5. 05

    Store

    Up to 100 lb hoisted to the garage ceiling for the off-season.

    HoistRegular price $59.99 Sale price $41.99

Trip logs

Straight from GO! 15 reviews. Sherpak gear averages 4.6 stars across 138 reviews.

Read GO! 15 reviews
TXVT
Distance
1,800 mi
Rig
GO! 15 carrier

“Drove over 1800 miles from Texas to Vermont without any issues.”

Wendy P., verified buyer · GO! 15 Cartop Carrier
GACA
Distance
2,750 mi
Rig
Volvo C30, factory bars

“When we arrived in Dallas, the contents (including towels used for padding) were bone-dry.”

Spiehler, verified buyer · GO! 15 Cartop Carrier
San DiegoSeattle
Distance
8 days
Rig
Honda CR-V, bare roof

“It stayed secure the entire time.”

Linda O., verified buyer · GO! 15 Cartop Carrier
RainDesert sun
Distance
10+ hrs
Rig
SUV, through rain, snow and sun

“It worked like a charm. No tears or water at all.”

Patrick C., verified buyer · GO! 15 Cartop Carrier

The GO! 15 is between production runs. Get an email the day it’s back.

“One of the easiest car-top carriers I have ever used.”

Michael Hodgson, The Spokesman-Review
  1. 1983Seattle Sports starts welding dry bags in Seattle.
  2. 1994The Sherpak name is filed for a collapsible cartop carrier.
  3. NowRun and shipped from Portland, Oregon.
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