By
eHow Sports & Fitness Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Get canoe racks that attach firmly to the roof of your car. There are many brands, and the best choice for you depends on the type of car you have.
Step2
Make sure your racks have foam or carpet padding to keep them from scuffing your canoe. If they don't, you can easily attach some old carpet or use split rubber hose to sheath it.
Step3
Lay the canoe upside-down on the racks, parallel to the car.
Step4
Tie each side of the canoe separately to the rack. If you have more than one canoe, lay the canoes side-by-side and tie each of those separately, too.
Step5
Tie a line from each end of each canoe to its respective bumper.
Step6
Use S-hooks to attach the ropes to the bumpers.
Step7
Tie good knots. Before you start driving, test the stability of the whole rig by pushing and pulling at several places.