I have used my roof rack multiple times over the years. Before my Megawarrior, I would haul 2x4's- at least 12- up there. Countless pieces of wall trim. They are tricky. You DO have to secure everything to the racks, and due to the short span, I HIGHLY recommend down to your tow hooks front and rear for anything over- say six feet depending on what it is, or how flimsy.

It holds 125 lbs. Based on the VX "crushing" incident at a junk yard many moons ago several people commented on, LOL how did it ever happen, the structure of this rig is probably double what most cars on the road are. I would push the 125 lbs if I had to. Only for downforce though. Any upforce caused by wind or turbulence I wouldn't recommend because that would stress the mounting hardware only. Especially something that may have the ability to catch the wind up, or even sideways. Since I have gotten my Megawarrior, I know I have pushed the weight envolope, but nothing that would lift or go sideways.

A canoe shouldnt be anywhere near 125 lbs, just watch the wind and idiot drivers when you hit the brakes!!!