4-Sale 2014 Hobie Outback- Fully loaded- Used (1) Time SOLD

[food4less562]

Originally Posted by SP Dan

I'm getting older and I've been loosing the strength in my left arm and thought that it was just a passing thing but lifting the yak up and down on my 4-Runner is killing my arm.
I had planned on purchasing a kayak trailer ... but the starting price of $1,100 stops me dead in my tracks.
Believe me ... this is upsetting to me.
Thanks for your response,
Dan

Some people use this trailer

http://www.harborfreight.com/870-lb-...res-42708.html

$189 and an additional 20% off coupon.

[toby]

Sorry to hear Dan. I know you will still be wacking them from the surf.

Tim
yakfisher51

[SP Dan]

Originally Posted by toby

Sorry to hear Dan. I know you will still be wacking them from the surf.

Tim
yakfisher51

No worries Brotha!
Battling them in their own trenches is my speciality .... sometimes! Ha ha ha
SP Dan <"))><

[Cattledog]

Hello Dan,
I picked up a late model used jet ski trailer from Craigslist for $450 and it hauls my PA 14 around nicely. I adjusted the bunks on the trailer a little bit and I'm able to leave the yak stored on it full time with no problem. I store the whole thing outside with a reflective tarp over the top and it does fine.

If you are patient you can probably find a better deal on a trailer than I did.

Good luck

Chris

[SP Dan]

Originally Posted by Cattledog

Hello Dan,
I picked up a late model used jet ski trailer from Craigslist for $450 and it hauls my PA 14 around nicely. I adjusted the bunks on the trailer a little bit and I'm able to leave the yak stored on it full time with no problem. I store the whole thing outside with a reflective tarp over the top and it does fine.

If you are patient you can probably find a better deal on a trailer than I did.

Good luck

Chris

Hi ya Chris,
Would mind sending me a photo of your modified jet ski trailer?
Dan

[Cattledog]

Originally Posted by SP Dan

Hi ya Chris,
Would mind sending me a photo of your modified jet ski trailer?
Dan

Sure, I can do that tomorrow.

I didn't really "modify" the trailer. The bunks are secured with large u-bolts which can be loosened and moved around easily.

Those Harbor Freight trailers are less expensive but aren't built as well as a purpose built jet-ski trailer- no where near as durable and will not retain their value as well either.

There are a few guys here in San Diego that buy jet skis and ship them overseas in quantity for resale. They end up with extra trailers that they sell on Craigs.

Chris

[sdmosch]

There is also a bed extender(T-bone) that you could buy at Fastlane. I use it for my PA with my Highlander. It is very easy to use-- put the seats down and slide it in. If it is something your are interested in I will load it up and take a pic for you tonight.

[5-20]

Hang in there, Dan. Once you catch a giant fish out of your boat, it'll make a lot of that pain and trouble all worthwhile!!!

Might be good trying to use it a couple more times to see if you can come up with an adequate and reasonable solution to these issues you're concerned about.

[SP Dan]

Originally Posted by food4less562

Some people use this trailer

http://www.harborfreight.com/870-lb-...res-42708.html

$189 and an additional 20% off coupon.

$189.00 = 9% tax = $206.01 + the over weight freight $50.00 = $256.01
Could I leave the kayak stored on the trailer in the upright position with out deforming it's hull?
Thule has a "Glide and set 883" for about $200. I would also need to install a tow bar and a hitch for about another $200.
Were talking over $650.00 here.
I was at Harbor Freight checking their trailers out about 3 - 4 weeks ago.
Thank you for the suggestion. Hmmmm.

[food4less562]

Originally Posted by SP Dan

$189.00 = 9% tax = $206.01 + the over weight freight $50.00 = $256.01
Could I leave the kayak stored on the trailer in the upright position with out deforming it's hull?
Thule has a "Glide and set 883" for about $200. I would also need to install a tow bar and a hitch for about another $200.
Were talking over $650.00 here.
I was at Harbor Freight checking their trailers out about 3 - 4 weeks ago.
Thank you for the suggestion. Hmmmm.

actually a buddy paid $160 out the door. The cashier let him use this coupon http://instore.thread.co/retailmenot...5CF2DZVD2SXMBY

He bought round bars and kayak mounts on craigslist for $100

His looks like the pic below