OEM Cross Bars and 2 kayaks?

Hi All,

Is it possible to carry TWO 10ft kayaks (54 pounds each, approx 33-34 inches wide) with the OEM Cross Bars (2019 CX-9 GT AWD)? I would prefer to purchase OEM cross bars mainly due to cost (I noticed the Thule / Yakima kits are significantly more expensive and I really only plan to use my cross bars for transporting two kayaks 1-2 times a month during the nicer months so its not like I will be using them very often or for very many things).

Are the cross bars wide enough to carry two kayaks? If so, are there kayak carriers that anybody can recommend that work with the OEM cross bars (for TWO kayaks)? Yakima? Thule? Other?

Thank you in advance!
 
Weight-wise you are in the clear. Useable space for attachments on the bar is 32.5". Hope this information will help.
 

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