Yak Trailer

Saw this, its a good deal...http://www.craigslist.org/nby/spo/109272556.html

I have one that is even better for sale.
It is the same trailer, by Magneta, but it has Yakima landshark cradles for 4 yaks, it has a truck box along the tongue to hold paddles, seats, pfd's ect, and it has steel mesh between with wheels with tie down points so you can store gear on it as well. It has the trailer jack with wheel on the tongue that swings up when transporting so no lifting is required and a spare tire. All for $750..The cradles ALONE cost $280, plus the locking storage box and steel mesh with tie downs was another $200. PM me if interested.
I can provide photos

Lets see some pics!  I thought I read some where you just built that trailer?

I will try to take some later today at lunch and post tonight.
I am building a different trailer, one that I can use as a yak trailer or for just a utility trailer by easily removing the rack system. I am trying to gain some space around my place by utilizing one thing for a combination of purposes.....and no, I am not trading in my lawn mower and girlfriend for a sheep!!!! But you get the idea.  
I am still in the process of building it. The only fear I have is that once it is done it might not live up to what I have in mind...but I think it will be fine.
The thing I didn't like about the Magenta trailer was lack of storage, but that prob was solved with the locking truck box and wire mesh.
Besides, I like trying different ideas.

Hey Sean, I'm thinking I might get a trailer to store my Malibus on full time, but you mentioned sun exposure when I bought them from you.  What kind of cover do you think I'd need to keep them safe from the sun if I kept them outside?

Andy S.

I have a Magneta trailer also.  I would be interested in seeing photos of how yours is setup.

Here is what I have for sale..of course the yaks are not included.



$750 . Just the trailer, the yak carts and straps are not included. The box for gear locks too!!

Great name schoolie...any cover that blocks UV will work fine, but the sun will eat em up.  Also need to make sure that if you store them upright on saddles for prolonged periods that they are placed where the yak is rigid (like a scupper) or you will getting denting of the hull.  If you store them upside down it will not be an issue generally as the gunnels are quite strong.