I've got to move a bit of a beast - a two person Hobie Cat kayack. Too heavy for me. It goes about 5 miles twice a year. Can anyone suggest a small trailer option, or rack (I will have the hardtop off so it would have to go roll bar to windshield......)
(I must be getting old - thought I posted this two days ago and can't find it!)
I paddle with a canoe a lot. I just got my Jeep yesterday so I haven't had the chance to try it yet but my plan is to use two noodles to put on the gunwhales of the canoe. Then just strap it to the Jeep as is. You could probably come up with something similar for your kayak.
I'm not completely sure how solid my idea is. Unless I get some seriously negative feedback by posting this I'll be giving it a shot on Sunday. I'll report back how it goes.
I definitely saw your post earlier this week. Unfortunately, I don't have an answer for you. But I'm interested since I have 3 fairly large kayaks that haven't moved since I sold my truck.
I bought a trailer from Lowes for my Kayak (it's only a 10 footer), I zipped tied the gate closed and use pool noodles across the rails to rest my Kayak on. I throw by tackle box, rods, cooler, and cast net inside. Works well for me. Eventually I am going to make some cross bars to mount my Malone J racks on so I can carry two. Shop Carry-On Trailer 3-ft 6-in x 5-ft Wire Mesh Utility Trailer at Lowes.com
Check out "The Rack" for Wrangles by Lange in the Quadratec catalog. It is pricy but usable w/o a top.
Another option is one of the hitch mount carriers for canoes and boats in the rear but you will have to rig up something in the front to hold the canoe. The above rack will give you some guidance/ ideas for your circumstances.
Almost forgot to report back! I did strap the canoe down, using two noodles on the gunwhales and another on top of the windshield. It worked out just fine; no visible dents on the windshield or anything like that. I'm still a little concerned that doing it often might cause dents to form though.
Here's my first kayak trip this weekend. Loaded 2 tandem kayaks on a 2 door. Just strapped em down with ratchet straps. ...no noodles. 40 minutes on interstate at 70 mph
Thanks - I'm getting too old to hoist my kayack up to the top of the jeep, so something that "tilts" or hoists it on for me is welcome. Or, a trailer at a lower height...?
Hello,
Check out the Malone kayak trailers, very well made. You can order the extended tongue for longer kayaks. The wiring is a bit under engineered,visit your auto parts store and use the cabling to encase exposed wiring. Otherwise,large tires, heavy duty frame.Love mine/ save your back
Pete
Have you thought about buying a small used aluminum or galvanized boat trailer? You can get them pretty cheap and they would be very easy to convert to your boat size. They tow easily, their light and they have trailer lights already. (usually they have lights)
Biggest benefit is no lifting if theres a boat ramp, just back in and unload.
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