Weights of Malone MicroSport & LowBed Microsport Trailer for 2 Heavy Kayaks

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I see the weight of the MPG461B2 is 271 lbs and the weight of the MAL25FR is 197 lbs. If they are built on the same platform, why is the weight so much different?

asked by: John D

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Expert Reply:

Excellent question, so I took a look and it turns out the "1" and "7" were backwards, so it should have been 217 lbs, which I verified with Malone. So here are the weights for both trailers:

- 217 lbs: Malone MicroSport Trailer for 2 Heavy Kayaks - 7' Bunks # MPG461B2

- 197 lbs: Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer for 2 Heavy Kayaks - 7' Bunks # MAL25FR

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

You'll need to adjust the bunks on the Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MAL25FR some to account for the shape of the pontoons but yes, this trailer will have no issues working with your Blue Sky Boatworks 360 Pro fishing kayak!

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Answer 2

The Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MAL25FR and Malone MicroSport Trailer #MPG461B2 are very similar as they are both built on the same platform. This allows them to both carry the same weight and size kayaks. The #MPG461B2 has a 30"…

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Answer 3

Yes, for your Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer - 78" Crossbars #MPG464-LB, the correct replacement is the: -Replacement Jack Stand with Crank Assist for Malone MegaSport Trailers #MPG538. this kit also includes the necessary replacement…

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Answer 4

Your Old Town Sportsman 136 kayak is 158 lbs, so for two of them I recommend the Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MAL25FR. This comes with the kayak bunks for 2 kayaks and has the crossbars with integrated d-rings. This has a per boat restriction…

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Answer 5

Yes, to carry your 2 kayaks you will need to add 2 of the Bunk Kit for Malone Trailers #MPG561 to the Malone 2 Tier LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MPG464-LBT. The bottom cross bars are 78" long and are the widest points for the trailer. From…

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Answer 6

You won't have any problem setting out for adventure with your fishing kayaks on the Malone #MAL25FR LowBed MicroSport Trailer! Your two kayaks weigh 179 pounds total and the LowBed MicroSport has a 800 pound capacity so you can pack on even…

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Answer 7

The fenders on the Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MPG464-LB are going to sit almost flush with crossbars. Do remember that the height of the Malone FoldAway-J Kayak Carrier #MAL98FR will give you over the top of the crossbars and the fact that the…

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Answer 8

We can piece together a Malone Lowbed trailer by first starting with the part #MPG464-LB and then a single bunk kit part #MPG561 and then the spare kit part #MPG465 and you'd be set. There isn't a kit with just the parts you are looking for…

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Answer 9

The retractable tongue kit part #MPG494 that you referenced works perfectly fine with the Malone Microsport Lowbed part #MAL25FR that you also referenced.

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Answer 10

The crossbars of the Malone #MAL25FR LowBed MicroSport trailer are 78 inches in length. From what I found online, the Hobie Mirage Outback kayaks are about 34 inches wide which would provide plenty of room as the bunks are width adjustable and can be…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you are wanting to take 2 kayaks with you if you're wanting to put them side by side. The Thule Hullavator you referenced requires roughly 29-1/2" of load bar space and the cross bars must extend 4-8" past the mounting…

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Answer 12

You can use your Hobie carriers on your Malone MicroSport LowBed Trailer #MPG464-LB with the Malone Installation Hardware for Hobie Style Carriers #MPG5576-6. I have added a cut out of the instructions and linked them below but you just need to…

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