What is the maximum weight this kayak carrier hold?
1077748
Can't necessarily say about the Maximum for this carrier...I sort of base that upon the capacity of my Cross Bars (150lbs). I have used these to haul a 13' composite kayak(about 40-45 lbs) and a 16' rotomolded kayak (About 50-60 lbs) with no issues.
1077749
I'm not sure about this, I do know that our limitation is the car rack it's attached to not the kayak rack.
1077750
The OEM crossbars on my Subaru failed and the J-racks were undamaged. Worry about the strength of your car and crossbars, that will be the limiting factor. I was carrying a 13 foot 2 seat sit-on-top that weighed 1/2 of Subaru's 150 lb. limit when the bars bent. I'm still using the J-racks.
1077751
I'm not sure but I carry two sit on top 10 ft. kayaks with no problem. They are high quality and I have the Mont Blanc rack they attach to, really nice rack and kayak carrier.
637155
Steven, I purchased 2 of these systems for 2 kayaks. The kayaks weigh approximately 50 pounds each. They have worked well for this application, but if I were going to use them for something heavier, I don't believe I would challenge this system with greater than 100 pounds. Hope that helps.
263461
139 pounds. I'm a 55 year old woman, 5'8" and about 132 pounds. I love the kayak.
275010
Sorry Todd,I had a bad experience with a 70 lb kayak. ON the very first trip out, it blew a tire and I had to purchase a tube and then it blew out again. It's supposed to hold 150 lbs but this one did not.
2259429
I cant answer, i use one j hook per kayak. The straps are very long so the kayak model should not be an issue. I do not use the long straps. Gravity and the angle of the bend in the hook keep my tarpon 120 in place. Both my kayaks are 12 feet long and weigh 60-80 lbs depending on cargo. I am short 5'7 and i can lift them off the hooks easily.
868405
They say a max of 150lbs. I wouldn't recomend pushing that. But unless they are large touring kayaks and you're doing a very long trip, I don't see a problem.
1467398
I don't know the maximum weight but i have 45LB in my Pack right now and i am confident that i could carry 45 more if i needed to. I hope this helps you i'm sorry if it doesn't.
1060642
250lb is the listed maximum weight. Anyway, I'm really frustrated by my Kayak right now. I just took it out for the first time, and it sprung a leak, on the top mind you, within 5 minutes of me getting out on the water. I'll use the included patch kit, so see if I can fix it, and report back.
94808
I believe 300 lbs. The main stress is on your vertical rack system, which depends on your vehicle. Mine is a 2007 Ford Edge and I think it is at capacity with my 2-seater kayak. The strap system has to be re-tightened constantly as normal wind from driving as well as bumps can shake it loose. If your rack is well attached to your vehicle, you should be okay. I got custom U-bolts, as my factory rack (verticals) were wider than the brackets on holders. If you need me to send pictures regarding what I'm talking about, send me an e-mail to joelottdesign@yahoo.com. Thanks
358284
Maybe two pounds each. I'm not sure, but they are very supportive. I store a 49lb kayak on them with no problem.
1538281
I would say the 40 pound number is the accurate one. 25 pounds would be very light especially for an inexpensive kayak. we do like it though for our limited usage.
1695526
I don't have a exact tongue weight capacity but it is a heavy duty hitch that I installed on the rear of our 5th wheel trailer just to pull a 16' boat I am going to guess at least 500lb?
617699
2,000 lbs. I use it on the trailer winch for a 16' Stumpnocker boat. No problems.
1046595
I am sure it would although it may be more trailer than you would need for a kayak. I believe it will hold up to 600 lbs. Make sure that you take note of the tires as they are not speed rated for the freeway which I learned after I had purchased the trailer.
1353533
They will carry up to 160 lbs and most kayak attachments will adapt to square rails
1463387
I don't know what its maximum might be, but, from personal experience, at least 450 pounds.
2051955
Their web site says 100 lbs. However, I will say it will with no problem: I just went out to my garage, sat in just ONE and moved up and down. Held me just fine. I weigh 235 lbs. Just to be on the safe side, perhaps the first time you use it you might put down a plastic garbage bag or a piece of flat plastic, then put a pillow on top of that. If they do not hold the kayak it will land on the pillows. But I am very sure it will hold.