Car toppers

Go to the Thule website, and do a search for the HULLAVATOR.

Side load gas strut assist.

save your back...get a loader. You wouldnt want to spoil your trip by putting your back out.

We have a 3.75 Quintrex Dart powered by a Honda 15hp outboard. It easily goes on top of the Patrol. A friend was so impressed he got the same rig to carry on top of his 2004 Pajero. The Dart is a very seaworthy boat for its size. We have the longshaft transom. The outboard is carried on one side of the dual wheels carrier we have had fitted. We recently swapped our boat trailer for a little bulldog fold-up trailer that is mounted on the caravan draw bar while travelling. Our van is a 16' Jayco Outback Freedom pop-top. Have seen one of those Rhino boat loaders in action and it certainly makes things look a lot easier. I am a not particularly fit 53 y/o and I have not as yet found it necessary to even think about a boat loader. Its easy enough. Be careful not to go too short in your boat selection as the shorter they are the harder they are to load onto your 4wd roof - even the Rhino loader pamphlet gives a minimum boat size. Its all to do with where the pivot point ends up.
Happy campinng,
Mike & Jan.

Brand names are not important.

Size is the governing factor as to how many you can legally carry in the boat and how heavy it is for putting on top of a vehicle.

I have a 3.4 metre V-nose punt which is quite stable on inland waterways and "inshore" protected areas of coastal regions.
This boat is licenced to carry three adults and has a maximum engine rating of 15 horsepower.

I wouldn't like to have a bigger boat if you are putting it on the roof but this size boat with a 15 hp motor will get up on the plane quickly with three adults on board and hook along at about 40 kph. Weight from memory is about 65 kg and is suitable for "car-topping" although mine travels on top of the camper.
A 15 hp outboard is also about the biggest you should consider as far as lifting & storage considerations go.

I would also recommend a folding, or collapsible boat trailer to get it from the camping area to the water easily. I used to use clamp on wheels but found them practically useless.

A couple I can recommend is the Flip'n'Easy (which I have) or the Real-Easy brand which advertise on this site.