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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Answer 1

Bearing Buddies aren't something really needed for the MegaSport so I'd just go with the replacement caps, the Grease Caps #RG04-020. As for how to lube, it's best to use a bearing packer like #PTW1218. I have also added a link below to a…

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Answer 2

The Lock N Roll Articulating Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler item #336TS528 would be your best option for attaching one of these systems to the Malone Mega Sport Kayak Trailer item #MPG550-AH. It fits a 2" wide channel and the channel on the Mega…

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Answer 3

The Sliding Storage Drawer for Malone MegaSport Kayak Trailer #MPG537 can only be mounted in front of the axle on the Malone MegaSport Kayak Trailer #MPG535. It has to have the support rails under the storage drawer for the sliders to attach. It will…

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Answer 4

All Malone trailers like the Malone MegaSport Trailer use a standard #L44643 bearing, so you can use the Bearing Kit for 1" BT8 Spindle, L44643 Inner/Outer Bearings, 34823 Seal #BK1-100 or just get the #L44643 bearings separately.

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Answer 5

The Sliding Storage Drawer for Malone MegaSport Kayak Trailer - 5.5 cu ft #MPG537 is made of molded plastic for durability and comes with stainless steel hardware, coated steel rollers, and sealed bearings. The overall dimensions are 48 inches long,…

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Answer 6

Don't worry Dave, we have everything you need. The Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MPG464-LB will allow you to carry boats up to 20' long and can support up to 500lbs on the crossbars. So with the Bunk Kit #MPG561 and 2 Bike Racks #MPG2100…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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