: I'm looking to pick up a cheap ocean kayak for some really basic
: river floating. Got the yak in mind, an 8 ft. Calypso
: (http://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-Calypso-Kayak-Blue-8-Feet/dp/B0045YO3UU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310163921&sr=8-1).
: My issue is transporting it on my '97 Civic EX coupe
: (http://images01.olx.com/ui/1/67/23/3486423_1.jpg). I'm looking
: at this Sherpak Universal Roof Rack kit
: (http://www.amazon.com/Sherpak-Universal-No-Skid-Kayak-inch/dp/B000YXI4K6/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I16FESPFWB553U&colid=115T81I9X5OOU)
: and wondering if it'll be sufficient for mounting the kayak to
: my car. Thoughts? Suggestions?

If the Civic has the sunroof like the ones I've seen pictured there will be no room on the roof to use those mounting blocks, otherwise for short trips with bow and stern lines should be ok.

Bill H.