How to Transport Jon Boat and Two Kayaks
Question:
I’m looking for a trailer that could haul a jon boat but could also be used to haul 2 kayaks. Maybe one where the kayaks sit on a rack above the Jon boat. Any suggestions?
asked by: Phillip L
Expert Reply:
While there is a way for you to haul your jon boat and a pair of kayaks, there isn't a single trailer that will be able to do so. The reason is there's no way to mount kayaks above a jon boat, or even to the side, because that would make the trailer far too wide. So what you can do is use a trailer for the jon boat, and then transport your kayaks on the roof of your vehicle with a roof rack and kayak carriers like the J-Style Kayak Carrier # e98878.
To transport your jon boat, we do have options for a trailer, and that will just depend on how long the boat is:
- Up To 12 Foot Boat: CE Smith Multi Sport Boat and Kayak Trailer with Bunks # CE48810
- Up To 14 Foot Boat: CE Smith Multi Sport Boat and Kayak Trailer with Bunks # CE48870
These trailers have an 800 lb capacity which is plenty for a jon boat, and I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out. Also, if you let me know what vehicle you have, I can recommend a roof rack set up if you don't already have one.
Products Referenced in This Question
CE Smith Multi Sport Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks - 8" Wheels - 12' Boat - 800 lbs
- Kayak Trailer
- Bunk Boards
- 2 Kayaks
- 12 Feet Long
- 800 lbs
- 4-1/2W x 12L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
- CE Smith
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CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks - 12" Wheels - 14' Boat - 800 lbs
- Kayak Trailer
- Bunk Boards
- 2 Kayaks
- 14 Feet Long
- 800 lbs
- 4-1/2W x 12L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
- CE Smith
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etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- etrailer
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