PA 14/Trailer Update!

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Re: PA 14/Trailer Update!

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FishnDive wrote:Nice rig mate. Time to get that esky covered in fish guts so you can test out the wash unit :thumbsup:
Thanks Owen :D

What better way to break it in than fish entrails from bow to stern.
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Re: PA 14/Trailer Update!

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happyas wrote:Looks great Dan. Congratulations.

Cheers Larry ;)

I'm very happy with it and can't wait to get my towbar sorted now followed by a Kayak wrap.
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Re: PA 14/Trailer Update!

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bjspinner wrote:
Vanillazilla wrote:Fellas I'm not entirely sure what to make of some of the responses but I respect your opinions.

Personally I'm extremely happy with the trailer and its performance when towing.

Some people have a preference for heavy trailers and some prefer lightweight.

As far as I'm concerned as long as you're happy with the end result and it gets you to and from your fishing locations safely, that's all that matters.

The trailer I purchased is a quality rig above and beyond all trailers I have previously checked out.

I've not come across a trailer so perfectly and specifically designed for these types of kayaks.

Jason of Redtide Trailers has a Hobie Outback and has been transporting it with the same model trailer I purchased.

They're good trailers and I would recommend them with confidence to anyone considering a new Kayak trailer.

And no I have no financial interest or stakes in Redtide Trailers.

It just so happens that I stumbled across them in this very forum from a post made recently by another member.

Thanks all for your input and feedback.

My next mission is getting my Yak wrapped.

I'll keep you posted.
Unfortunately all the opinions you get sometimes are not relevant . :roll:

The frame above the kayak is that part of the Redtide package or owner done?

I does look great however, I would lift the frame up higher so you don't have to remove the seat to fit under the frame this also gives you the opportunity to leave the sounder and rod holders mounted for a quick launch setup.
Cover the water tank it will get hot in the sun.

My trailer has been a year in the setup these are little things I found very convenient and bound to find more as you use yours.
Mate, everything you see in the pic other than my Kayak comes standard with the Redtide deluxe.

Eskies, boxes, pumps, lighting, electronics etc all come standard.
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Re: PA 14/Trailer Update!

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cheaterparts wrote:
Vanillazilla wrote:Fellas I'm not entirely sure what to make of some of the responses but I respect your opinions.
Personally I'm extremely happy with the trailer and its performance when towing.
I don't know what everyone going on about ether - the unit looks well balanced with well and truly enough weight over the draw bar
it looks like it would tow really well

just guessing on the weight I doubt the trailer would be over 300 Kg bare add a PA that still leave a lot of room for gear before it went over 750 Kg

just my thoughts on the subject
The weight of the trailer with all the boxes etc on top is between 180-200kg

Significantly lighter than some may have assumed.

I'm no expert on these trailers though that's about all the info I have but the specifications should all be on their website.
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Re: PA 14/Trailer Update!

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sawtell wrote:
cheaterparts wrote:
Vanillazilla wrote:Fellas I'm not entirely sure what to make of some of the responses but I respect your opinions.
Personally I'm extremely happy with the trailer and its performance when towing.
I don't know what everyone going on about ether - the unit looks well balanced with well and truly enough weight over the draw bar
it looks like it would tow really well

just guessing on the weight I doubt the trailer would be over 300 Kg bare add a PA that still leave a lot of room for gear before it went over 750 Kg

just my thoughts on the subject

+1 to the above.

Seems to be a lot of people on vyak at the moment who just want to read themselves type.


To the topic,I think that set up looks grouse! Maybe you havnt mentioned it on purpose, but what price range is that in? Can't be cheap!! Big fan of inbuilt wash down system. Beats my pump spray I carry!

I'm seriously considering anither PA and a trailer, these setups make me want it even more!
We are now back on the subject and that is a very nice set.Cheers Babylon :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Re: PA 14/Trailer Update!

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cheaterparts wrote:just guessing on the weight I doubt the trailer would be over 300 Kg bare
Vanillazilla wrote: The weight of the trailer with all the boxes etc on top is between 180-200kg

Significantly lighter than some may have assumed.
that is quite light - we use to manufacture a solid 6 x 4 box trailer they came in at 230 kg --- my own yak trailer would go 350 kg with out a water tank and pumbing
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Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length


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Re: PA 14/Trailer Update!

Post by westy »

Very smart set up Dan :thumbsup: , also love the area [dandenongs], all the trees and scents :thumbsup:
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