Choosing Malone MegaSport or Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer for Hobie Tandem Island

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I’m considering the Malone Megasort vs. the Yakima Rack and Roll 78 for a Hobie Tandem Island. Given 18’6” length for the Hobie TI, it seems that this would be better suited in terms of overall length, bar spread and carrying capacity. I like the Rack and Roll for compact storage and for versatility of bar spread, but the overall length seems short for the TI and I gather would require the upgraded shocks for weight. Any experience with one or the other for this purpose, especially when mounting and using the Hobie TI cradles?

asked by: Brent

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You will need the Malone MegaSport Kayak Trailer # MPG535 for your Hobie Tandem Island. The Yakima # Y08107 has the capability of handling the weight of the boat, and can be extended to handle the length with the # Y08109. What it doesn't have is the required crossbar spread.

The Hobie cradles require 67" spacing on center for installation. The Rack and Roll only has a 48" maximum crossbar spread so you won't be able to mount the cradles.

The Malone MegaSport has a crossbar spread of 68", so you will be able to mount the cradles on the trailer. Since the MegaSport can handle boats up to 20' long and hold 500 lbs on the crossbars, no additional upgrades would be necessary for it to carry your Hobie Tandem Island.

expert reply by: Robin H

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I have a solution for you but the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer item #CE48870 is not suitable for your 16' SeaEagle Inflatable Fishskiff. That trailer can only carry a boat up to 14' and as you pointed at it is quite a bit…

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Answer 2

The Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer part #MPG464-LB can accommodate boats up to 20' long and has crossbars 78" wide with a capacity of 800 lbs so it will be a great choice for a Sea Eagle FishSkiff 16. In order to secure the boat you'll…

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Answer 3

Yes, they can! The Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer item #Y08129 has been designed to be submerged. The bearings are sealed so you won't have to worry about swapping them out.

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Answer 4

Hey Paul; it looks like the bolt hole has been elongated/enlarged from use over time. This is something that can happen from standard suspension wear. It should match the 9/16" bolt. With the hole being that large I would say it is time to…

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Answer 5

Hey Gary, yes we have confirmed that the Malone Storage Box part #MPG481 that you referenced does work on the Malone EcoLite trailer.

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Answer 6

The Spare Tire and Carrier for Yakima EasyRider Trailer #Y08125 is the only available tire replacement for your Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer #Y08129 and Yakima does not offer another tire with a higher speed rating. However, we do offer the…

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Answer 7

Hey Ken, I recommend going with the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer #Y08129. This trailer will let you carry up to 4 kayaks up to 19' in length, can be used to carry your 12' John boat, has a 500 lb capacity, and has a top set of…

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Answer 8

Hey Stefano, yes the LowBed kit part #MAL33TR is all that you need to convert your Malone Microsport #MPG460XT to a LowBed style trailer. The Yakima DeepSpace part #Y65RR is also compatible with the 2nd Tier Kit part #MPG474 too. How come you are…

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Answer 9

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