Has anyone used it for a 48lb kayak? amazon description states 50lb capacity, but i just got it and the box rates it to 20kg = 44lbs
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No. I used it for my 25 lb SUP. I can tell you this is a handy item for short distances at 25 mph or less. It will not provide the stability you need for highway transports of a kayak or SUP. I find I am now needing to upgrade.
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No.....but i did use it for bringing back a large very heavy dresser from ikea that was over 50# and I drove 75 miles with it. Worked like champ.
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It says 400 lbs. weight capacity, but I only weigh 130. The front of the boat actually sways back and forth when I row, so I think more weight on it, or the front of the boat might help that out.
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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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Like I said it handled 2 kayaks well. So 100lbs? Don't over tighten and I would recommend the taller ones for the jeep. I found myself wanting more room under.
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I installed it inside of a garage on the wall about 3 ft from the floor to hold a 14 ft tandem fishing kayak. It works great and we love it as my wife and I (both 65+) can remove and replace the kayak with ease. We need no extra padding on it. We highly recommend it.
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Should be able to handle a 16 ft kayak. You push the kayak/canoe like a wheel barrow.
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Could not tell you, I mounted mine on my trailer. I can say though that I bought two sets for my jackson 14 cuda's and they hold up very well. My kayaks each weigh 70 lbs and the racks have had no problems. Owned now for almost a year and going strong.
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We purchased the KC-103 Double Kayak that stores two kayaks. Looks like the KC-12 only handles one as you mentioned. I love the one we got.
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It says 50 but I had my 4 year old in it (40lbs) and it was like driving a tank through wet cement. I wouldn't recommend over 30 lbs max.
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Hey Rob,It's definitely not 18 pounds! I didn't notice that in the product description when I ordered it, or I certainly would have thought twice. I've let a friend borrow it for a float trip, so I don't have it handy to weigh at the moment but I would estimate 2 to 3 pounds. It's not heavy-duty to the point of overkill, but it does seem to be well made and has worked well for me. Never had it fully submerged, but in the floor of my canoe with water pooling it kept my gear dry. It is a little smaller than I expected but I think that was a mis-estimation on my part. I think the advertised 30L is probably accurate, I'm just used to having a larger pack (I use 46L and 70L packs for backpacking.) Hey Rob,It's definitely not 18 pounds! I didn't notice that in the product description when I ordered it, or I certainly would have thought twice. I've let a friend borrow it for a float trip, so I don't have it handy to weigh at the moment but I would estimate 2 to 3 pounds. It's not heavy-duty to the point of overkill, but it does seem to be well made and has worked well for me. Never had it fully submerged, but in the floor of my canoe with water pooling it kept my gear dry. It is a little smaller than I expected but I think that was a mis-estimation on my part. I think the... » Read More Hey Rob,It's definitely not 18 pounds! I didn't notice that in the product description when I ordered it, or I certainly would have thought twice. I've let a friend borrow it for a float trip, so I don't have it handy to weigh at the moment but I would estimate 2 to 3 pounds. It's not heavy-duty to the point of overkill, but it does seem to be well made and has worked well for me. Never had it fully submerged, but in the floor of my canoe with water pooling it kept my gear dry. It is a little smaller than I expected but I think that was a mis-estimation on my part. I think the advertised 30L is probably accurate, I'm just used to having a larger pack (I use 46L and 70L packs for backpacking.) « Show Less
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Their web site says 100 lbs. However, I will say it will with no problem: I just went out to my garage, sat in just ONE and moved up and down. Held me just fine. I weigh 235 lbs. Just to be on the safe side, perhaps the first time you use it you might put down a plastic garbage bag or a piece of flat plastic, then put a pillow on top of that. If they do not hold the kayak it will land on the pillows. But I am very sure it will hold.
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More than strong enough. My kayak weighs 50 lbs if it is an once and had not even sagged since installation
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Just to confirm the answer below, The Kayak is 36 lbs and the cockpit is 24.5 x 41.5. (Large and easy to get into and out)
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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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We bought them to haul our 12 ft tandem kayak which is 70 pounds. We traveled a hundred miles with it. It seems sturdy enough but I wouldn't go over the 100 pound limit. They were really easy to install as well.
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Definitely. It holds my 10', three-person, fishing kayak that weighs 70 pounds and it much broader than the average kayak. It is very sturdy. Love it!
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I have a 78 pound Liquid Logic Deuce Coupe Kayak and it does fine, 200No way, 100 maybe.