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Author: | av8erdunn [ Sun Jul 28, 2013 12:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Hobie yak trailer? |
What kind of suspension does the hobie kayak trailer have? Spring or torsion? Thanks. |
Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie yak trailer? |
None. Straight axle with a couple rubber pads between the axle and trailer frame. |
Author: | av8erdunn [ Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie yak trailer? |
Tom Kirkman wrote: None. Straight axle with a couple rubber pads between the axle and trailer frame. Wow!!! I figured they would have something for shock absorption. I guess its so light it doesn't need it. |
Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie yak trailer? |
Kind of tough on the boat, depending on the boat, of course. ........... |
Author: | av8erdunn [ Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:25 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie yak trailer? |
Tom Kirkman wrote: Kind of tough on the boat, depending on the boat, of course. ........... I guess people just deal with it and it doesn't cause any issues!!!! Are there any good alternatives to the hobie trailer for the tandem island? |
Author: | KayakingBob [ Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie yak trailer? |
Depends on the model. Mine is the double-double, made for two TI's and has leaf springs. |
Author: | Herbaldew [ Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie yak trailer? |
av8erdunn wrote: Are there any good alternatives to the hobie trailer for the tandem island? The rubber pads Tom describes are on the AI trailer. The TI trailer has leaf springs. |
Author: | Moondancer [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:05 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie yak trailer? |
Can you mount any sort of mast storage box on the double trailer for the TI, or do you have to go to a double-double for that? |
Author: | sun E sailor [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:57 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie yak trailer? |
Moondancer wrote: Can you mount any sort of mast storage box on the double trailer for the TI, or do you have to go to a double-double for that? I know it's from a while ago, but this has worked well for me with just a few changes to the overall design since I first built it. viewtopic.php?f=69&t=35469 Good luck. |
Author: | Drewyaker [ Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:00 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hobie yak trailer? |
I converted a john boat trailer to kayak trailer. I removed 1 of 2 leaf springs on each side. It seems just right for kayak(s) weight. I feel the constant road vibration & bumps cant be good for hulls and decks. So I believe in trailer suspension to accommodate kayaks. |
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