Transporting a jon boat via SUV

What size jon boat?

12 foot

If you have a full sized SUV, lay the seats down and put it in thr back as far as you can, and strap it down. Shouldnt stick out too much. Flag the back end of the boat sticking out the back.

Roof

Either way will work. I’ve travelled 300 miles one way with a big arse Diablo paddlesports kayak ratchet strapped on a Tahoe roof rack.

Turn that jonboat bottom up and strap it down....and for piece of mind put a rope/strap through the front handle and attach it to your front bumper. That way you can see if it starts to move (it won’t though). Your arse will still be puckered until you get there.

Pro tip....put a couple of the carpeted bathroom mats (that have a rubber bottom) on the edge of the roof where you put the boat up against the suburban will prevent scratches. Edit...this is when you are loading and unloading.

Thanks. I’ve made 400 mike one way trips similar to what you mentioned with a paddle board up there and pucker factor finally subsided after doing it enough. Still tug and check in it every time we stop.

Thanks for the info.

Just a suggestion. You can rent a U haul trailer for about $60-80. No issues with it flying off or scratching your vehicle. Drop it off at the nearest U haul location when your done.

Just tie it to your hitch with a rope and drag it there on the road. Purchase a can of flex seal and coat it dowm when you get there and you are good to go.

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Rent a utility trailer

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Or just rent a truck

My grandpa and dad fished for years out of a 12 foot jonboat and a dodge cargo van. They put it on the roof and engine and seats in back. Not rails just straight on the roof.