Table of Contents hide 10 steps to tie a canoe to a roof rack 5 steps to transport a canoe without a roof rack Putting a canoe on your car is an important step for successfully making it to the put-in. 10 steps to tie a canoe to a roof rack If your vehicle has a roof rack, you have one of the best situations for tying down a canoe. 5 steps to transport a canoe without a roof rack If your vehicle does not have a roof rack, there are other ways to secure the canoe to your vehicle.