Not a bad idea to check out Yakjima and Thule stuff on ebay if you
know what you want. Maybe visit their websites and get familiar with
part numbers etc.   I'd buy the bars locally as shipping on them is
pretty intense.
My Quick N Easy cast aluminum brackets have withstood the test of
time and be careful of buying old sun faded Yakima stuff.  Only a
matter of time before it crumbles.  They only warranty their stuff
for 3 years now and only to the original owner.

YMMV

DM&FS

At 07:47 PM 3/20/2011, Joy Hecht wrote:
>In high-end roof racks, I think there are basically two brands, Yakima and
>Thule.  Neither is cheap.  I've used Yakima for years to carry a 19-foot
>boat with no problems.  I've used them (on previous vehicles) to carry two
>boats or a boat & a bike.  No problems.  I suspect Thule are the same.  The
>full setup, new, might cost something like $200, but it's been a while since
>I bought racks.  You have to drill through the poptop to attach them, but
>once you get over the fear of doing that, it's not hard.
>
>You can get them at REI or other camping/outfitter stores.  Maybe a bit
>cheaper at a mail-order outfit  like Campmor?
>
>I don't know anything about cheaper options.
>
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>Joy
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>On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 6:27 PM, Michael Kimball <kimballmk@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > suggestions re: roof racks for Westy (for surf boards etc)
> >