how much of the weight of the kayak is supported? does it support more weight than a skupper cart (which is not enough)? kayak still too heavy to pull comfortably the distance with skupper cart (I am female)
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I would say the weight is supported, however, the kayak comes off unless you add another strap of some kind. It isn't hard to pull....just does not always stay on the cart.
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The issues are the kayak balance point on the cart, and how rough the surface is on which the wheels have to roll. I have a 10-foot sit on top kayak and find that the cart works best about 2 feet from the rear of the boat. That way I can lift from the bow handle and walk easily. Be sure the little legs on the cart are facing forward, if not you'll drag them as you lift and pull. Over any type of rough or soft surface, you must really lash your kayak to the cart securely or it will slide or bounce off. Keeping all this in mind, you should be able to do what you are asking.
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I don't know the weight limit, but I have a kayak that weighs more than 50 pounds hanging from the hoist. It could lift and hold much more than that, I'm certain.
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NO, will not fit in or on my kayak, I like it because it,s easy to roll on soft sand. Since I don't expect to use the cart until I come backto the launch point no problem leaving it in truck.Jim Baldwin
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We have two of them, one in each state we live in. They work great....we travel with 16 feet of lumber with no problem on the truck and the the extension. they operate in two ways....short and tall....so they are very versatile. I dont see any problem with a 12' kayak. good luck
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Steven, I purchased 2 of these systems for 2 kayaks. The kayaks weigh approximately 50 pounds each. They have worked well for this application, but if I were going to use them for something heavier, I don't believe I would challenge this system with greater than 100 pounds. Hope that helps.
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Rhonda, in my case I would have to say it is only good for one. I have a Moken 12.5 that is 32" wide. I have been looking at getting a touring kayak, and I have been thinking the same question about transporting two.
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This will handle one kayak. If your want to transport two, you need to buy another set.
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I use mine for a 75lb kayak and I load it with about 20lbs of gear. I can only say it holds that with NO signs of being near capacity.
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We lifted it onto our boat with the davit and lines--imagine a tiny crane. It is 50 ish pounds and awkward. I wouldn't carry it up by myself. She needs a big strong guy or two.
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I have taken this boat on a small lake along with a bigger boat. it is hard to control its direction, fits one perfect 2 fit tight but doable holds up to 350lbs I believe, but I also have a challenger 2person inflatable kayak that work a lot better for what you are looking for and fishing
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Absolutely!! I have a Trident-13 Angler kayak, With a weight-limit of 450-lbs. And me being a bigger guy, (6-2', 240 lbs.) And loaded - down with fishing gear, cooler, etc. etc.So I'm pushing the limit, if not exceeding it by a few pounds, And Work's Great for me!!. & with a Universal Deep-Cycle 12-Volt Sealed Battery,, (about $100 roughly), I've ran in 3-ft. Sea's against a 10-knot head wind for 6 to 8 hrs. At a time at 1/2 -speed, 20+ - miles out in the Gulf Of Mexico off Pensacola Florida's Beach,, And didn't even use 1/2 the charge!! Grant it you won't be able to pull a Skier behind you,, But it will most definitely get you where you want to go in your 12-ft. Aluminum Boat!! It's a strong motor!! I definitely recommend it !! Hope This helps you, Best Regards, Thomas (Tommy) Myers. Pensacola, Florida.
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This this hitch being rated with a 300lb tongue weight and 3000 towing capacity my best guess would be yes. I'm using it to tow a 600lb Jet ski, your kayak might weigh 100lbs with the trailer if your lucky.
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It is most definatly a 2 person kayak. For one person it is very cumbersome. Difficult to steer and slow going.
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I think 200 lb is about the limit. I was ten under that when I purchased the kayak and had no problem, and it could have taken another ten pounds. You have to make sure not to over inflate if using an electrical pump. A manual pump won't give you that problem.
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Karen, I have purchased several of this paddle and kayak about 3-4 times a week. Love the paddle. I just got on the scale and the weight is just under 3 lbs. I have tried all kinds of paddles and this is my preferred paddle. Hope this helps and that you have many wonderful days on the water.
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Don't think this particular canoe loader was designed for that much weight. My kayak is 85 lbs, and the bungee cord that holds it on probably is at it's limit. The problem isn't normal driving. Its emergency turns, panic stops stops. I put a ratchet strap at mid point in my pick up and another one on the roof rack.