Opinion: Malone Microsport Kayak trailer - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

socal.beach.bum · 11-15-2018, 12:25 PM

So my dad is turning 65 this year and I think it’s time he stops trying to load a 60-70# kayak onto the roof of his car. Trying to see if anyone owns one of these and if you do what do you think about them? Pros vs Cons.

Thanks

Iceman · 11-15-2018, 04:02 PM

Sell em and have used em a bit. Really like em.

Iceman · 11-15-2018, 04:04 PM

socal.beach.bum · 11-15-2018, 04:44 PM

Thanks Andy. Would you say it’s worth the price? Say compared to another kayak specific trailer that’s half the price? If you have any at the shop I’d love to come check them out.

Iceman · 11-15-2018, 04:58 PM

I currently do not have one here, just been ordering as needed. Some cool options, like retractable tongue and I always order the extended 78 inch load bars.

They also have the Extra Light for $999

https://maloneautoracks.com/XtraLigh...-Base-Trailer/

Bruntoj · 11-15-2018, 06:04 PM

Get the retractable tongue so that you can fit it in a garage with the kayak loaded. I ditched the load bars that came with it and added parallel pvc pipes for holding the PA14, and an upper story/frame for a second kayak like an Outback. I’ll find pics if you’re interested.

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Mahigeer · 11-15-2018, 06:16 PM

I really wanted one, but some issues stopped me.

Storage space at my house.

Finding double parking space for the vehicle and the trailer. Especially on weekends.

Driving on freeways and off-roads.

Not sure if car insurance would increase.

Not sure if it must be registered.

Just a heads up and not trying to keep you from buying one.

Saba Slayer · 11-15-2018, 08:24 PM

Get Dad a trailer...I love my trailer for my PA...if you have the room to store it with the kayak on top and ready to go...it's a "no-brainer"...
So easy to load and launch....go for the bigger wheels...no 12" HarborFreight junk... Either a used single jet ski trailer or a Malone...
Andy will set you up with a good trailer

socal.beach.bum · 11-15-2018, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Now let’s see if I can locate a second hand one 🤔

Tandem Assassin · 11-16-2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

Thanks for the info guys. Now let’s see if I can locate a second hand one ��

Home Depot makes a similar trailer you bolt together for cheap. You can always buy the extended tongue that folds and add..

Here is a picture of the trailer from back in the day..

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...10070301008005

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...2541_200612541

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Bruntoj · 11-15-2018, 09:39 PM

I like my Malone trailer but as for the cons of a trailer, any trailer, I’m really stressed out about parking. I can generally find double-length street parking at LJ at 5am on a weekend, but if you arrive after 6am you can forget it. This alone is giving me thoughts of switching from SUV to truck.

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Hunters Pa · 11-16-2018, 07:37 AM

I bought a used jetski trailer for my PA and really like having the gear box mounted on it. Can keep most of the gear - seat, drive, extra junk - in there so it is ready to go and locked up. Yeah, it is a bummer to be limited to lower speeds, but my back thanks me when I don't have to load that beast up on top of my SUV.

11-15-2018, 12:25 PM	#1
socal.beach.bum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palos Verde, CA Posts: 636	Opinion: Malone Microsport Kayak trailer So my dad is turning 65 this year and I think it’s time he stops trying to load a 60-70# kayak onto the roof of his car. Trying to see if anyone owns one of these and if you do what do you think about them? Pros vs Cons. Thanks

11-15-2018, 04:02 PM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Sell em and have used em a bit. Really like em. __________________

11-15-2018, 04:04 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	__________________

11-15-2018, 04:58 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I currently do not have one here, just been ordering as needed. Some cool options, like retractable tongue and I always order the extended 78 inch load bars. They also have the Extra Light for $999 https://maloneautoracks.com/XtraLigh...-Base-Trailer/ __________________

11-15-2018, 08:24 PM	#8
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	yes... Get Dad a trailer...I love my trailer for my PA...if you have the room to store it with the kayak on top and ready to go...it's a "no-brainer"... So easy to load and launch....go for the bigger wheels...no 12" HarborFreight junk... Either a used single jet ski trailer or a Malone... Andy will set you up with a good trailer __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

11-15-2018, 04:44 PM	#4
socal.beach.bum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palos Verde, CA Posts: 636	Thanks Andy. Would you say it’s worth the price? Say compared to another kayak specific trailer that’s half the price? If you have any at the shop I’d love to come check them out.

11-15-2018, 06:04 PM	#6
Bruntoj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 168	Get the retractable tongue so that you can fit it in a garage with the kayak loaded. I ditched the load bars that came with it and added parallel pvc pipes for holding the PA14, and an upper story/frame for a second kayak like an Outback. I’ll find pics if you’re interested. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11-15-2018, 06:16 PM	#7
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	I really wanted one, but some issues stopped me. Storage space at my house. Finding double parking space for the vehicle and the trailer. Especially on weekends. Driving on freeways and off-roads. Not sure if car insurance would increase. Not sure if it must be registered. Just a heads up and not trying to keep you from buying one.

11-15-2018, 09:34 PM	#9
socal.beach.bum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palos Verde, CA Posts: 636	Thanks for the info guys. Now let’s see if I can locate a second hand one 🤔

11-15-2018, 09:39 PM	#11
Bruntoj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 168	I like my Malone trailer but as for the cons of a trailer, any trailer, I’m really stressed out about parking. I can generally find double-length street parking at LJ at 5am on a weekend, but if you arrive after 6am you can forget it. This alone is giving me thoughts of switching from SUV to truck. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11-16-2018, 07:37 AM	#12
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	I bought a used jetski trailer for my PA and really like having the gear box mounted on it. Can keep most of the gear - seat, drive, extra junk - in there so it is ready to go and locked up. Yeah, it is a bummer to be limited to lower speeds, but my back thanks me when I don't have to load that beast up on top of my SUV.