Yes, I'd think so. If you strapped down a kayak directly to the top (tied to the side rails) I'd imagine you could potentially dent the roof when you cinch it down unless you have some sort of pads that can evenly spread out the weight. For a longer drive I could also see the road vibrations causing the kayak to do a number on your paint.
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Hi I am looking into getting a kayak do I need a cross rail or can I just use the rails on the sides
Yes, I'd think so. If you strapped down a kayak directly to the top (tied to the side rails) I'd imagine you could potentially dent the roof when you cinch it down unless you have some sort of pads that can evenly spread out the weight. For a longer drive I could also see the road vibrations causing the kayak to do a number on your paint.