Trailer Recommendation For Carrying a 1542 Jon Boat

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Im looking for a trailer to haul a 1542 jon boat how well would it work for it

asked by: Randy

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Rather than using the Malone MicroSport Trailer # MPG460G you found the Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer # MPG464-LB will place the boat 8" lower. Either will need the Bunk Kit # MPG561 to carry your 1542 Jon boat. Both trailers are capable of carrying boats up to 20' long.

expert reply by: Bud M

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For a 4.80-12 trailer tire, the overall diameter or height is 20.5 inches. For a 5.30-12 it is 21.9 inches. That is a difference of 1.4 inches but you will only see half of that, 0.7 inches, in added height. Please keep in mind that going to a taller…

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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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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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The big difference between the two trailers is the EcoLight trailers like part #MAL43FR were made to be lighter weight for smaller vehicles and have lower weight capacities. This weighs 145 lbs and has a 400 lb capacity whereas the MicroSport…

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Yes, the Bunk Kit #MPG561 that you referenced will fit and work perfectly on the Malone MicroSport LowBed Trailer #MPG464-LB. I verified this with Malone. This kit includes the two 84" x 4" padded bunks and all the needed mounting…

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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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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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For a 15 foot boat the best trailer option is the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat #CE48870 which is the best for your size boat due to the bunk length, is galvanized like you are wanting and could easily be loaded and unloaded like you are wanting. I…

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The Malone MicroSport Trailer part #MPG460G comes with all of the necessary related documents that will be needed to register the trailer. Once you obtain these documents you will want to take them with you to your local department of motor vehicles…

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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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You are absolutely right that for your 16-1/2 foot canoe the best option is a trailer because this is going to make it much, much simpler for you to haul your canoe; you'll be able to spend a lot more time in the water and a lot less time loading…

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