Reddit reviews YAKIMA - Heavy Duty Straps for Roof Racks
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Soft rubber coated buckle protects boat and vehicle from scratchesSuper strong box-stitched polypropylene webbingComes with two 16-foot straps per packageLooking for a locking feature to your cargo tie-down solution? Check out the Yakima RipCords - they're lockable and include our SKS Lock Cores (sold separately)
Sorry, need to add another thing. I just zoomed in on the image and noticed you're not using straps on the boat, but just the ropes to keep it down. You should use some tough thick straps to hold the boat down. The straps will be more secure as well as provide friction on the boat to keep it in place. The ropes you're using will not be as effective.
They don't need to be expensive, you can pick some up from a walmart or target, or get brand names like a yakima or Thule
Yakima Heavy Duty Straps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AT0KC/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_xpGgvb1JWBZ3E
These work great for me and they are coated so no scratching of your kayak nor your vehicle...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AT0KC/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Well, I paid $150 for my used rack but then bought clips, straps and locks which was more money on top of that. You can try to look for some used racks online for $100 but they will be harder to come by. Still you never know you may get lucky. I would look and see what you can find. Or just buy the foam blocks and straps and be done. Go to Amazon and search for "foam racks for kayak" you will find a few options there. I have no experience with these so read the reviews to make sure you're not buying junk.
EDIT: I like these straps since they have rubber surrounding the buckle. I can throw it over the kayak and not worry about breaking one of my windows in the process.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000AT0KC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502316433&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=yakima+straps&dpPl=1&dpID=41S6I1L1YnL&ref=plSrch
absolutely do not use ratchet straps on your yak. please.
use something like this to avoid crushing your hull:
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-8005006-Heavy-Duty-Straps/dp/B0000AT0KC
thye can be found cheaper on ebay