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This saddle-style kayak carrier with lift assist lets you easily load and transport 1 kayak on your roof rack. The slide-out lift assist lets you push the kayak onto the carrier without lifting the boat over your head.
Features:
Specs:
This rear-loading, saddle-style carrier has an integrated lift assist to help you load a large kayak onto your vehicle's roof. To load a kayak onto the carrier, simply slide the lift assist out from under the rear cradle and set your kayak's bow on the raised platforms. Then, raise the boat's stern to your chest and push the kayak over the lift assist and onto the carrier. Once the kayak is positioned where you want it, slide the lift assist back under the rear cradle.
The Malone SeaWing's V-shaped cradles are lined with rubber padding to protect your boat from scratches and scuffs while loading and during transport. This padding also creates friction while you're pushing your kayak onto the carrier, making it less likely that you'll push the kayak too far and potentially have it fall off the carrier and hit your vehicle.
The carrier includes 2 cam-buckle straps to secure your kayak to the carrier. Cutouts on the outside edge of the SeaWing help keep the straps in place while loading and transporting your kayak. A set of bow/stern tie-downs are also included to secure the kayak to your vehicle's front and back bumpers or underneath the hood. A foam anchor kit (sold separately) provides extra security by allowing you to attach the bow/stern tie-downs to the creases in your vehicle's hatch and hood.
The carrier clamps to most crossbars without the need for tools. Simply set the carrier on your crossbars, slide the mounting brackets over the bolts, and secure them with the T-knobs.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
89% were satisfied with this product
11% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews

Katrina D.
8/10/2023
Since you have a Skin on Frame kayak, I would recommend a load assist rack like part # MPG114MD-351XL. Generally, you will want a side loader kayak carrier that will not put so much strain on the body of your kayak.

Victoria H.
4/14/2025
So glad to hear Lauren was so helpful in getting you and your kayak situated with the perfect set up to fit your needs Alex! I'll let know you gave her a shout out! Any fun kayaking plans for this summer?

Michael
4/2/2026
A year in and were still happy. Ive used them to carry a long box, and some boards from the lumberyard, too. Still happy we got these, very easy to take off and put the racks back on seasonally, and also easy to use. Very secure, no problems with boats jerking around on the roof when its windy.

Joe
2/17/2023
Not well. I think the product is fine, but I cant get the kayak to track without it sliding off to the side. Part of it might be my age 76. I finally bought a trailer at Harbor Freight, which solved my problem. I gave the Malone racks to my daughter.

Stephen
7/25/2024
Very good. Perfect solution for my Subaru Outback. Be sure to use 303 Protectant on th kayak hull before loading with the stinger. Otherwise, you might get black marks which are difficult to remove.

Sierra K.
6/20/2022
Thank you for the notice. I notified the manufacturer about this and they had not heard about this issue before.

Heather A.
10/14/2024
Thank you for letting us know! The Pelican kayaks are a bit wider compared to standard kayaks. This carrier has a cradle that is 27-1/2" wide so it is possible that your kayak is wider. If you need another carrier, I recommend to use a J-style carrier instead like part # Y04073. The Yakima JayLow will hold the Pelican on it's side so you won't have to worry about it fitting in the cradle.

Tlbgt
7/4/2021
I use it every week 6 months out of the year. One of the treads came loose, but I used the glue recommended by someone at Malone CS and it seems to be okay now.

Kathy
8/26/2023
Works great. I put thick socks over the load assist part before sliding kayak on or off, prevents black marks.
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Condition: Surface Scratches
Notes: Item has cosmetic scratches and is missing one of the red straps.
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Serdar
4/14/2022
These carriers are still working really well. I found that Im not using the load assist as much any more. With two people, its just not necessary. Still nice to have for those solo trips though.