DIY kayak lift assist? Hullavator? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

oredith · 08-10-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

OH, I absolutely HATED loading loading the Malibu yak. It was an absolute barge both on land and in the sea....

are the Malibus more difficult than others? they seem to be "relatively" light compared to other comparable length kayaks?

goldenglory18 · 08-10-2017, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by oredith

are the Malibus more difficult than others? they seem to be "relatively" light compared to other comparable length kayaks?

I had a really hard time managing mine when I had it. I think it has a lot to do with the 14'+ length and the 33ish" width. Any boat that size is going to be awkward as heck to lift after a long and breezy day....

Denis_Ruso · 08-10-2017, 10:41 AM

I got the Hullivator last year and its has made loading up solo an option.

The system takes a number of trips to get used to but is really not meant for heavy kayaks.

I really love the system since my Revo is on the lighter side. One of the things I as always worried about is pulling my back due to the awkward size and weight of kayaks. So only lifting to waist level really prevents your back from getting into weird positions with all that weight. Works for me but it sure wasn't cheap.

08-10-2017, 10:41 AM	#3
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	I got the Hullivator last year and its has made loading up solo an option. The system takes a number of trips to get used to but is really not meant for heavy kayaks. I really love the system since my Revo is on the lighter side. One of the things I as always worried about is pulling my back due to the awkward size and weight of kayaks. So only lifting to waist level really prevents your back from getting into weird positions with all that weight. Works for me but it sure wasn't cheap. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.