I'm also using the Yakima roof rack on my SVT. Max load I've had was 4 windsurfing boards, a medium Thule box for booms, masts, etc, and over 12 sail bags stuffed in between the two. There was 3' of stuff on the rack. 14 hour drive to Cape Hatteras from Montreal, doing over 70mph on the freeway, never had a problem. Season after season.. Try that with a hitch..
