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Messages - NowhereMan

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PM any time, or you can text me at "for oh ate fore owe to 10-five-too"...

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Wanted To Buy / Re: Want to buy a kayak trailer
« on: March 17, 2024, 04:43:58 PM »
P.S. I hadn't thought about charging an EV with a trailer, but that would be a hassle (my wife drives a Tesla Model Y). I have my doubts that tire size is going to have a significant impact on mileage, though.

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Wanted To Buy / Re: Want to buy a kayak trailer
« on: March 17, 2024, 04:39:23 PM »
... Trailerx model has a free upgrade in March to 12in tires which I'm trying to figure out if those are worthwhile.  My main concern is efficiency since I'm planning to tow with an EV and stopping to charge with a trailer seems a bit cumbersome.

My Trailex had the regular 8 inchers when I bought it, and last year I upgraded it myself to 12 inch. If you want the bigger wheels, it's probably best to buy it that way, as doing it myself was more of a hassle than I expected. Having said that, I'm not sure it's a big deal either way. Trailex used to insist that bigger wheels were of no value, and threatened to void the warranty if larger tires were used. I think they gave in simply due to customer demand, rather than because they were convinced that it is a good idea.

In any case, I've attached a picture with the 12" installed, and one of the original 8" next to it.


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General Talk / Re: Breakers in the SC harbor
« on: March 17, 2024, 04:26:23 PM »
Not me in the red AI, but that looks manageable...

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Wanted To Buy / Re: Want to buy a kayak trailer
« on: March 16, 2024, 10:24:24 PM »
I don't have one to sell, but I'm a fan of my Trailex.

Actually I had one question, do you think it would work to store my Outback long term on the Trailerx SUT-220-S trailer in my garage? I'm worried about deforming my hull

Also looks like the trailerx is 125 pounds and the Malone ecolight is 145 pounds as well which is less of a difference than I expected, I wonder if there would actually be a noticeable difference towing

I store my AI on my trailer with DIY bunks made from 2" PVC electrical conduit. You could also use the official Hobie bunks, if you are worried about warranty issues, but I think the PVC probably provides better support.

I pull my trailer with a Subaru Crosstrek, and it's almost like it's not there, and I'm sure 20 lbs more for the Malone won't make any difference in that respect. I can also use the trailer like a dolly, as I can easily move it around by hand.

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AOTY / Re: Legal method of measure for AOTY?
« on: March 16, 2024, 03:44:48 PM »
Enquiring minds want to know...

Hahaha, the Chinese sentence on picture is really fun :)

My wife translated it for me...

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Wanted To Buy / Re: Want to buy a kayak trailer
« on: March 16, 2024, 10:43:27 AM »
I don't have one to sell, but I'm a fan of my Trailex. But, I think the ultimate would be the (very expensive) Yakima Rack and Roll. Speaking of which, this one on Craigslist looks too good to be true--and it probably is, as I've tried contacting the poster several times, and have not gotten any response.:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/tro/d/menlo-park-yakima-multi-sport-trailer/7718707579.html



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Introductions / Re: Happy To Be Here
« on: March 15, 2024, 08:37:46 PM »
Sporty conditions!

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They are out of stock at west coast sailing, eBay, and every dealer I have called coast-to-coast. The “ships in 3-6 weeks” on west coast sailings site is just a way of saying “we can get one when Hobie has them again.” CCK told me per the Hobie shortage list updated 2/27 they were “researching “

Since I make my own solid crank arms, and I have multiple mirage drives, I've got a few spare stock crank arms. Here's a right-side one. You could borrow it--no hurry to get it back, as I'll never use it again.


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Some have made custom crank arms out of aluminum billet stock -- I think Nowhereman did this. It might be quicker than waiting on the parts to come into stock. Good luck!

Cheers,
Brad

Yes! I've made a lot of them of out of solid 3/4" square 6061 aluminum--a strange hobby of mine....

They've proven indestructible for me. The only issue is that you'd probably need to use bicycle pedals, as there is not an easy way to directly attach the Hobie pedals.

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AOTY / Re: Legal method of measure for AOTY?
« on: March 12, 2024, 07:39:11 PM »
I’m just glad it’s not on the upper part of the leg  :smt044
Or the "third leg".

Maybe he saves that for the really big ones...

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General Talk / Re: Finally got a Kayak Trailer
« on: March 12, 2024, 02:23:34 PM »
It's a beaut!

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AOTY / Legal method of measure for AOTY?
« on: March 10, 2024, 07:52:33 PM »
Enquiring minds want to know...

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For Sale / Re: FS Eddyline Caribbean 14 $800
« on: March 07, 2024, 06:02:50 PM »
I think that is the one that Sonny bought from me. It’s a great boat, and that’s a good price—if I had space to store it, I’d buy it!

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