Take A Real Boat Anywhere No Trailer needed
The RackRider 3.7 is a lightweight adventure craft built to ride on a standard roof rack. At just 48kg one person can load it on and off, so you can tow the caravan and still bring the boat. Cheap to run, simple to use, and Australian designed.
- Fits Standard Roof racks, secured with two ratchet straps
- Planes at up to 30km/h on a small 4 to 6hp engine.
Get Pricing & Delivery Details
Send a quick enquiry and Phil will get back to you with pricing, delivery options, and answers to any questions you have.
First-time discount applied in your quote.
What Makes RackRider Different
A proper boat that travels light
The RackRider 3.7 was designed to solve the problem every traveller faces. How to bring a boat without the weight, cost and hassle of a trailer.
Only 48kg
One person can lift the hull on and off a standard roof rack with a bit of forethought. Many 3.7m tinnies weigh more than double.
No Trailer Needed
Skip the cost of buying. registering and maintaining a trailer. The boat rides on your roof and frees up your tow ball for the caravan.
Cheap To Run
A simple 4 to 6hp outboard sips fuel at over 10km per litre. Expect more than 120km of range from an 11L tank.
Stable And Roomy
With a 1.32m beam the RackRider 3.7 exceeds the stability standards of the Australian Small Craft Code. It seats 2 with room for your gear.
Australian Designed
Engineered by some of Australia’s leading boat designers and 100% Australian owned You buy with genuine peace of mind.
What Our Customers Say
Join the travellers putting rackRider on their roof
I’m the owner of a 4×4 company called Active 4×4 in NSW, and I’m also a dealer for Kimberley Kampers. With our outdoor activities, I was looking for a boat that could be put onto the roof of a vehicle or onto a camper with ease.
After meeting Phil and having him introduce me to his boat, it became instantly notable that this boat would fit all my requirements.
I have since purchased one myself, as I am fanatically mad about fishing and remote travel. I am amazed with the stability and handling of such a light boat.
I have now had it up in the Kimberleys chasing barra, and through many creeks and impoundments chasing cod. It’s so capable with either one or two people on board, and being a light boat, it’s easily manoeuvrable on land or water.
- Verified Customer
simple from driveway to water
Easy to load, easy to own
The RackRider 3.7 was designed to go on and off your roof without a rooftop boat loading system. It sits on standard roof racks and is secured with a a pair of 35 or 50mm ratchet straps. That saves you a lot of weight, cost and complexity on your rig.
Features You’ll Love
- Fits standard rook racks, 1.4m minimum bar width
- Secured with two 35 or 50mm ratchet straps
- No rooftop loading system required
Never Leave The Boat Behind Again
A light, capable boat that goes wherever you go. No trailer required.
rackrider vs the alternatives
why travellers choose rackRider
Tinnies, folding boats and trailer setups all make compromises. Here is how the RackRider 3.7 stacks up for a life on the road.
With RackRider
- 48kg hull one person can load on a standard roof rack
- No trailer to buy, register, tow or store
- Small 4 to 6hp engine that is cheap to buy and run
- Frees up your tow ball for the caravan
- Resin infused foam core hull that is rigid and repairable
- Exceeds Australian Small Craft Code stability standards
- Australian designed and 100% Australian owned
With Others
- 3.7m aluminium tinnies often weigh more than double
- Trailers add rego, maintenance and storage costs
- Rooftop loading systems are heavy, complex and pricey
- Folding boats can feel flimsy and awkward on the water.
- Bigger boats overload your rig and your tow capacity
- Cheap imports can be hard to repair locally
Ready To Bring The Boat Along?
Tell us where you are headed and how you like to travel. We will help you choose the right engine setup and sort delivery to your door.
designed by travellers, for travellers
Built by people who actually use it.
The RackRider 3.7 started with a simple goal. Phil wanted a boat he could bring on his travels without overloading his own vehicle. So he designed one that significantly undercuts the weight of other car-toppers.
Built lighter on purpose
At 48kg it significantly undercuts other car-toppers, so one person can load it solo.
Made for the road
Designed around real travel, so you can tow the caravan and still bring the boat.
Buy with confidence, on the road and on the water
Every RackRider 3.7 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty and straight-talking, founder-led support.
12 month Warranty
Covered against defective workmanship and materials under our manufacturer’s warranty. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Australian Designed and owned
Designed and engineered in Australia by a 100% Australian owned company
In stock, ready to go
The RackRider 3.7 is currently in stock and ready for delivery or pick up.
Honest Advice
We will happily tell you when the RackRider is not the right boat for your needs. No pressure no overselling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to what most travellers ask. Can’t see yours? Just send an enquiry.
How much does the RackRider 3.7 weigh?
Only 48kg! That’s light enough for one person to load on and off a standard roof rack with a bit of forethought, making it remarkably easy to handle compared to many 3.7m aluminium tinnies that weigh more than double.
How do I get it on and off my vehicle?
The RackRider 3.7 was designed to load without any rooftop boat loading system. It sits on standard roof racks and is secured with two ratchet straps, so one person can manage it easily with a bit of technique. Phil has handy videos that show you exactly how.
What engine do i need, and do you supply it?
You’ll love how economical it is. The RackRider 3.7 runs on a small 4 to 6hp outboard and planes happily at up to 30km/h, sipping fuel at over 10km per litre. The RackRider 3.7 runs on small Yamaha or Honda 4-6 hp outboards and planes happily at up to 30km/h, sipping fuel at under 10km per litre
How much does it cost and what is included?
The RRP is $7,800, and it’s fantastic value. You only need a small, inexpensive 4 to 6hp outboard, and there’s no trailer to buy, register, or maintain, so you save plenty over the life of the boat. We also offer accessories like oars, anchors, and flooring to help you get the most out of your boat from day one.
Can I pick it up, or do you deliver?
Both options are available! You’re welcome to pick up from Forster NSW, or Phil can deliver right to your door for an additional fee. Just send an enquiry with your location and he’ll happily sort out the best delivery option for you.
Where can I use it, and how many people fit?
The RackRider 3.7 comfortably seats two with plenty of room for your gear. The boat is designed for protected waterways and is great in lakes, bays, rivers and creeks. With its shallow draft it can take you into skinny water that is usually the preserve of canoes and kayaks.
Take A Real Boat Anywhere No Trailer needed
The RackRider 3.7 is a lightweight adventure craft built to ride on a standard roof rack. At just 48kg one person can load it on and off, so you can tow the caravan and still bring the boat. Cheap to run, simple to use, and Australian designed.
- Fits Standard Roof racks, secured with two ratchet straps
- Planes at up to 30km/h on a small 4 to 6hp engine.
Get Pricing & Delivery Details
Send a quick enquiry and Phil will get back to you with pricing, delivery options, and answers to any questions you have.
First-time discount applied in your quote.