Kayak car rack assist

[jrip]

Originally Posted by SHRED

I gotta do something.
I'd hate to ruin a fishing trip or worse by wrenching my back.

I got a Malone trailer and wouldn't go back to car-top. It's just easier to load.

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[steve999]

The hullacator requires you to lift the whole kayak to belly height. The Yakima boat loader requires you lift one half the kayak over your head, but you do it twice.

Not clear that one method is any easier than the other. Try lifting half of your kayak over head or the whole kayak belly high, just like they do in the youtube videos, and decide for yourself.

If your lifting using the boat loader, you put a folded towel or knobby door mat under one end of the kayak when you lift the other end. Then it won't slide or scratch.

[Mahigeer]

Originally Posted by steve999

If your lifting using the boat loader, you put a folded towel or knobby door mat under one end of the kayak when you lift the other end. Then it won't slide or scratch.

Good tip. Wish I had thought about it.

[SHRED]

Originally Posted by jrip

I got a Malone trailer and wouldn't go back to car-top. It's just easier to load.

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That is a good option. Those are nice trailers. I had one for my PA.
I cant use a trailer for travel though. My RV tows the CRV with the kayaks on top of the CRV.