Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Have a hard time getting your boat mounted - this rack extends back to make it easier to push your boat in place
Worry about scratching up the back of your car when pushing your boat up on the roof
No, if you:
Explore the water on a fishing kayak or other heavy boat - this carrier maxes out at 80 lbs
Have more than 18" between the rear roof bar and the back of your vehicle
This saddle-style kayak carrier with lift assist lets you easily load and transport 1 kayak on your roof rack. The slide-out lift assist lets you push the kayak onto the carrier without lifting the boat over your head. Great Prices for the best watersport carriers from Malone. Malone SeaWing Kayak Roof Rack w/ Load Assist and Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On part number MPG113MD can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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- MPG113MD
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Roof Mount Carrier
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Saddle-Style
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Rear Loading
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Load Assist
This saddle-style kayak carrier with lift assist lets you easily load and transport 1 kayak on your roof rack. The slide-out lift assist lets you push the kayak onto the carrier without lifting the boat over your head.
Features:
Saddle-style carrier lets you transport 1 kayak on your roof rack
Integrated rear-loading, lift assist lets you easily load a large kayak onto your vehicle's roof
Slide the lift assist out and rest the bow of your kayak on the raised platforms
Push the kayak onto your vehicle's roof and then slide the lift assist back under the carrier
Cradles with rubber padding hold your kayak on its hull, protecting it from scratches and scuffs
Tie-down straps and bow/stern tie-downs secure your kayak to your roof rack and to your vehicle
Quick and easy clamp on installation on most crossbars - no tools required
Specs:
Application: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars
Carrier capacity: 1 kayak
Weight capacity: 75 lbs
Dimensions:
Carrier: 27-1/2" long x 7-3/16" wide x 4-3/4" tall
Load assist: 25-1/8" long x 10-1/2" wide x 5" tall
Strap length (each): 11'
Carrier weight: 15.6 lbs
Limited lifetime warranty
Saddle-Style Carrier w/ Rear-Loading Lift Assist
This rear-loading, saddle-style carrier has an integrated lift assist to help you load a large kayak onto your vehicle's roof. To load a kayak onto the carrier, simply slide the lift assist out from under the rear cradle and set your kayak's bow on the raised platforms. Then, raise the boat's stern to your chest and push the kayak over the lift assist and onto the carrier. Once the kayak is positioned where you want it, slide the lift assist back under the rear cradle.
The Malone SeaWing's V-shaped cradles are lined with rubber padding to protect your boat from scratches and scuffs while loading and during transport. This padding also creates friction while you're pushing your kayak onto the carrier, making it less likely that you'll push the kayak too far and potentially have it fall off the carrier and hit your vehicle.
Load Straps and Bow/Stern Tie-Downs
The carrier includes 2 cam-buckle straps to secure your kayak to the carrier. Cutouts on the outside edge of the SeaWing help keep the straps in place while loading and transporting your kayak. A set of bow/stern tie-downs are also included to secure the kayak to your vehicle's front and back bumpers or underneath the hood. A foam anchor kit (sold separately) provides extra security by allowing you to attach the bow/stern tie-downs to the creases in your vehicle's hatch and hood.
Tool-Free, Clamp-On Installation
The carrier clamps to most crossbars without the need for tools. Simply set the carrier on your crossbars, slide the mounting brackets over the bolts, and secure them with the T-knobs.
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Malone SeaWing Kayak Roof Rack w/ Load Assist and Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On - MPG113MD
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (36 Customer Reviews)
This saddle-style kayak carrier with lift assist lets you easily load and transport 1 kayak on your roof rack. The slide-out lift assist lets you push the kayak onto the carrier without lifting the boat over your head.
by: Mark11/09/2022
Set up on our 2014 Subaru Outback took about an hour as it was unfamiliar and we took our time. The wings attach solidly to the factory cross bars. After practicing loading and unloading two 10 foot sit in kayaks (about 40 lbs. each) we took a trip of several hundred miles to Missouri from Louisiana. The racks never budged. We stopped along the way and always made a safety check that tie downs were taut and the racks stable. Other than tightening a line or two no further adjustments were needed. We drove both two lane and interstate roads at normal highway speeds. Gas mileage dropped about 2 mpg.(we averaged 25 mpg.) Loading and unloading became smoother with practice though the extenders that are supposed to ease that procedure did not work as well as advertised (the kayak can still shift oddly on the extender). I probably could have done without the extenders for the little difference they make. We are senior citizens in our 70s. The system is manageable for us. We preferred trying a roof rack vs. trailer.1465704
I bought these because I wanted to carry two kayaks flat on top of my car that has factory racks. Other solutions for two kayaks either required a wider bar on top, or J-style carriers. These worked great for my purposes and I was able to carry two sea kayaks easily. It was very easy to put together, and putting it on and off the car takes very little time.
One thing that pleasantly surprised me is how stable the kayaks were. I thought that they would be wobbly because of the single connection point, but that wasn't the case at all.
The rear loading clamp-on is very handy if you are by yourself and/or you have a tall vehicle. I used these on both a Subaru Impreza and a Toyota 4Runner. I was able to load the kayaks on top of a 4runner with the rear loading attachment by myself. When you have two people though, it is simpler to just lift the kayak on top of the car instead. If I was to do this again, I probably won't bother with the rear loading attachment since I never go kayaking just on my own.
The one complaint I have is when I put the piece down on the floor of the garage, the screws pop out the rubber screw hole covers. This isn't a really big deal, and some glue can probably fix it. Still annoying though.
These carriers are still working really well. I found that Im not using the load assist as much any more. With two people, its just not necessary. Still nice to have for those solo trips though.
Serdar - 04/14/2022
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by: Ed09/13/2022
I had been very happy with etrailer.com in the recent past. On this occasion I ordered this product on 9/6 and requested 2nd day delivery so I could get my wife setup for a weekend outing. My delivery did not come until 9/12, when I checked UPS message it showed "Ground Delivery" not sure if that was correct? When it did show up the box was falling apart. Fortunately everything was intact in the box. I am adding pics of what the box looked like when I received it. No outer box just the original vendors box and it barely held up.. only by tape. Not acceptable on all counts. Your customer service has been great but not to thrilled with shipping! Thank you1405830
Review already sent on 8/19/2021. The "Wings" only just fit my Hobie Revolution 13. If the pressure points are not exactly right the wings distort the hull.
I like the design of the carrier but I have yet to put it to the test. I do not like the hooks at the end of the ropes, they come off too easily. I replaced them with a Carabiner, much safer.
My kayak weighs 70 lbs so my hope is that I can slide it off/on the roof more easily at the ramp. I like that the wings can be installed on one side of the roof, it makes it easier to thread the tie-downs and attach to the car without the rope being diagonal to the hood. I needed my bowline and my truckers hitch and my taught line hitch as well as my round turn and two half hitches to set up the bow and rear tie downs. I made a double tie down for the front with carabiners to go onto the metal loops underneath the car on each side. Of course you can use a flat tie-down with a cam buckle as well.
Before this product I had the Hobie pads on my roof. They worked quite well and could be adjusted to support the kayak in the right place. They are not as easy as the sea wings I suspect when it comes to loading/unloading. I am hoping that the kayak will not shift on the sea wings during transport. That would result in the kayak hull getting distorted.
I had purchased a j style rack previously and could not load my kayak by myself so I purchased this instead. Easy peasy!!! Could not have asked for something easier so my dog and I can go kayaking together!1306877
Haven't got the kayak yet, but I was able to put the carrier together and get it on the roof without too much hassle. At first I was intimidated by the 20+ steps in assembly, but then saw that the actual assembly only had nine, the rest were instructions on threading and cinching the straps. The bolts that came with the carrier didn't match up to the sizes listed in the instructions, so that slowed me down a bit. Once I figured out that the different sizes are for different sizes of roof racks, things went together well. As far as etrailer goes, I'm very happy with the prompt delivery and the heavy duty packaging.1263506
by: Richard06/12/2022
I needed to use a Dremel tool and sandpaper to fix a deformity in the sliding rail for the loading attachment. The rail-slot was not uniform and was too narrow in one portion for the bolt to fit and slide. Other than that it was easy to mount and will work nicely. I informed etrailer of the issue because this may defect appearing on several units.1312057
Comments
Thank you for the notice. I notified the manufacturer about this and they had not heard about this issue before.
-- Sierra K - 06/20/2022
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by: Thomas08/15/2022
It is a little tricky to use. The tie downs are not easy to use. The loading ramp works ok but it is a little small for the bow of the boat to fit snuggly. It feels like the boat could slip out if you are not careful with taking it off or putting it back on. I have not had any mishaps but that's because I am being extra careful. It's a little nerve racking. I would not buy it if I had used it before. It does help but it still is not easy.1358640
by: Anhony09/10/2022
It’s a good rack, 5.0 on quality of construction. It’s A great rack with a lot of diverse application.
But it’s not a revolutionary change over other racks.1401668
by: Kathy08/25/2022
The load assist really helps. I didnt rate it a 5 because its made of a kind of plastic that leaves black marks on the hull of my composite kayak. Not damage but not nice either.1375706
by: Tommy 10/04/2022
Videos are great, Product and custom pictures help decide which product works best on my vehicle. If there are issues they resolved quickly. I have not talked directly with anyone, but emails are friendly and professional.1437304
by: John08/31/2022
Used with Hobie Lynx kayak. Width was great but Hobie kayak is more of a flat bottom so rear loading "V" does not work that well.1386595
by: Jim 12/14/2022
Well made, heavy enough to hold up kaya k.1484295
by: Charles 08/12/2022
Fantastic set up for higher roofs 1354112
by: Tracy 11/01/2021
Did a lot of reading on various types of kayak carriers before deciding on the Malone SeaWing and have been very happy with it. The load assist does what it's supposed to (though still need two people to load our pair of Old Towns) and the kayaks remain stable and secure even on rough Wyoming roads. Very happy with my purchase!1192872
by: Irene11/02/2020
As we have become progressively older, our kayaks have become exponentially heavier and much become more difficult for us to load on top of the car with our "J" hooks. I am just 5 ft tall and although my husband is 6 ft tall, it has become harder. I always have to step up on stool while lifting the back end of the kayak onto the "J" hook. So not feeling comfortable pulling any sort of trailer, the search was on for a different solution. We found that solution with the seawing carrier with the load assist. We just got them and put them on top of the car (did not strap them or tie them down as we were not going anywhere and already know how to do all that) Well they exceeded our expectations! It took no time to assemble them, the directions were easy to follow and easy to clamp onto our crossbars. We have a 2015 Subaru outback with the integrated cross bars and they fit perfectly. Prior to buying them, I sent all our measurements to e-trailer to make sure width wise, they would fit. I could only find pictures of cars with one kayak, not two. E-Trailer assured me they would and as you can see by the picture, we have room to spare. They slid on the roof very easily. The load assist was very easy to retract and then put back. Also we can now fit the car in our garage with the kayaks on them, so we can load the night before and they will be safe,rather than loading them at 4:00 AM before getting on the road. So we are very pleased. Unfortunately our weather is not cooperating right now to take them out, But we know for certain once the weather is good, it sill be simple, easy process for us to get out on the water. Very good product. I am very glad we bought them and you will be too.907273
by: AlexB08/12/2021
It's really great set of kayak carrier and load assist. I was able to load 2 Wilderness Pungo 120 kayaks (29" width) on original factory installed Subaru Outback (2019) bars. Load assist is really great that enables my wife loading/uploading 50 lb kayaks by herself without any helpers. Very easy to install and etrailer instructional video is very helpful. I could not find any better saddle-style solution for 2 kayaks for my Outback.1121528
by: John08/31/2022
Did not work that well with Hobie Lynx kayak.1386605
by: Kathy 07/13/2022
So far so good. I have used it twice. Easy to install, there are some extra parts. It would be nice to know that, I always think I have missed something. I do put a yoga met on the back of my car just to be sure. I have a high car.1326978
by: Tim 08/26/2021
it was easy to put together and install on my mini van and it was easy to put the kayaks on top by myself. its great that i can carry 2 kayaks at a time with these side by side, i have seen other lift asset carriers that cost up to $1000.1135139
by: Tlbgt06/14/2020
I like it and I'm about to use it again this afternoon.
I would change two things:
- I would make it lockable so that I wouldn't feel the need to remove it after taking the kayak off my CR-V at the put-in site, but I worry that it will eventually be stolen if I don't.
- I wish the extender was about 6" longer so that it would actually hang off the end of my 2019 CR-V.815073
Comments
I use it every week 6 months out of the year. One of the treads came loose, but I used the glue recommended by someone at Malone CS and it seems to be okay now.
TLBGT - 07/04/2021
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by: Robert 12/20/2020
Makes loading from the rear very easy, and the wings hold the kayak very securely, although I opt to run the straps under the crossbar for added stability, and it doesn’t move at all.927338
by: Martin 09/04/2021
the product seems to be of high quality. Definitely makes loading my Hurricane santee 116 sport a breeze. The company is extremely efficient in their shipping of the order. Very Happy thus far!1143573
by: Pat 09/05/2021
Easy to install on my Outback. Very helpful for loading and unloading my kayak.1144846
by: Patrick 03/11/2021
Easy to assemble and had minimal vibration at 75mph980889
The Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Rear Loading - Clamp On # MPG113MD will allow you to mount the carrier to one side of your vehicle to avoid the antenna. When your kayak is loaded, the height of the rack and mount as well as the curve of your kayak should easily clear a Satellite XM radio antenna or at lease be able to avoid contact with it on your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon. The load straps have padded buckles to prevent any scratching and can be adjusted... view full answer...
The factory roof rack of a 2014 Honda CR-V are flush, meaning they only go the width of the vehicle like you mentioned. Due to that you will only be able to fit one of the Malone SeaWings, which are the following part number:
- Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist with Tie-Downs # MPG113MD
I have added a link below to a video review of this carrier for you to take a look at. view full answer...
The Malone SeaWing # MPG113MD is about 27-1/2" wide. When you mount these on your roof, just be sure to slide each SeaWing as close to the edge as possible so they both fit! view full answer...
You can use your Yakima roof rack with the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Rear Loading - Clamp On, part # MPG113MD. I definitely recommend that you use two of these kayak carriers instead of one. Especially if your plan is to move one kayak over the wings of the carrier and load it directly on your crossbar. If you have two carriers you can use separate load assists to get the kayaks on your vehicle, without having to worry about how to maneuver your kayak over... view full answer...
Yes, you can fit two of the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist # MPG113MD on your A.R.E. cap on your 2021 Ram 3500.
Your Ram's truck bed is more than 66 inches, and assuming the A.R.E. cap is roughly the same width on top, two of the SeaWings will fit because they have a width of 27-1/2 inches wide each, so 55 inches for two of them. That means you will have plenty of room for a pair. The SeaWing is a great option because it's slide-out load assist feature makes it much easier... view full answer...
The Malone SeaWing with Stinger Load Assist, part # MPG113MD, has a maximum capacity of 75 pounds. On the other hand, the MegaWing has a capacity of 150 pounds.
I recommend the MegaWing. The reason is that though the SeaWing can technically handle your 75-pound kayak, that's pushing the carrier to its absolute limit. It can handle it, but when you push anything to its limit, they stand a much higher chance of failing (breaking) sooner. The MegaWing is a much safer option as 75-pounds is... view full answer...
Of the options you mentioned, I highly recommend going with the Malone SeaWing with the Load Assist (Stinger), part # MPG113MD. The Stinger will reach the farthest back, minimizing the chance of needing to rest your kayak on your 2014 Chevrolet Express Van.
This carrier can handle kayaks up to 75 pounds. I've linked to a video review below. view full answer...
What you'd want to do is compare the width of your two kayaks as they sit next to each other to the length of the crossbars on your roof. Since the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist # MPG113MD can overhang pas the ends of the crossbars you shouldn't have a problem at all fitting two of them next to each other but without knowing how wide your crossbars and how wide your kayaks are it's harder to say. view full answer...
The Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG113MD does fit the factory crossbars of your 2019 Toyota Highlander and as long as you load the kayak/canoe to either side of the shark fin antenna you'll be fine. The Toyota Highlander I attached pictures of and an install video for has a very similar antenna and we were able to load to either side of it. view full answer...
I checked with the rack manufacturers, and there wasn't a way to add crossbars to your 2021 Dodge Durango with the factory crossbars to use the Hullavator. You can still use a kayak carrier with load assist, but it would have to be one that assists from the rear of the vehicle, from Malone:
- Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Rear Loading # MPG113MD
The # MPG113MD is a saddle-style carrier that has a slide-out at the rear which you'd set the front of your kayak... view full answer...
The Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist with Tie-Downs # MPG113MD will absolutely work on your 2018 Honda CR-V. It has universal mounting brackets so it will attach easily to your CR-V's crossbars, and your rack has the necessary spacing to accommodate this carrier so it will work perfectly for you.
The SeaWing is a really nice option because of its rear load assist to make it easier to put your kayak on your CR-V's roof and because it comes with tie-downs so you don't have to... view full answer...
Yes. The Malone SeaWIng # MPG113MD is designed to fit on square, round, aero and most factory crossbars, so this system will fit on your Thule crossbars that are 3-1/2" wide. view full answer...
The assisted kayak carriers are a bit more expensive but you could go with two of the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG113MD which is a fit for your 2019 Subaru Ascent and since the rack is wider it could fit on the opposite ends of the crossbars and have space for both. It's a rear loading assisted setup.
I attached a review video for more info on this carrier for you to check out as well. view full answer...
If you mounted two of the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG113MD on the outside most portion of your load bars you'd be able to fit both on the roof easily based on the dimensions you gave of what you have. view full answer...
For your 2017 Subaru Outback, I recommend the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Rear Loading - Clamp On # MPG113MD. This carrier will support the weight of the carrier and help you with loading and unloading it safely. For this carrier, your factory crossbars must be at least 24 inches apart on center.
This carrier gives you adjustability for your long kayak to support it properly and can handle up to 75 lbs. view full answer...
The Malone SeaWing # MPG113MD will fit round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars. So it will work with your Rhino Rack Aero Crossbars. Just make sure that the measurement from the center of the front crossbar and the center of the back crossbar is at least 24 inches. I've included a video for you to watch to see how it installs and how it works! Be sure to check that out! view full answer...
The Malone Seawing part # MPG113MD is a solid choice for your kayaks. The guy you talked maybe didn't like them but there's no reason it wouldn't continue to work well for you. The chines are perfectly okay to support the kayak. view full answer...
There is a load assist kayak carrier option for your 2018 Ford Explorer, but the Hullavator won't work because the crossbars on your Explorer's factory rack don't extend past the rails, which is necessary to use the Hullavator. Instead, what you will need is a rear load assist kayak rack, from Malone:
- Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist # MPG113MD
The load assist of the # MPG113MD slides back to the rear of your Explorer, and you'd set your kayak on that to help ease the loading... view full answer...
Yes, the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG113MD will work just fine with your flat-bottomed style kayak.
The "V" shape of this carrier isn't very aggressive so it will work with pretty much any kayak hull style on the market.
Attached is a review video for you to check out! view full answer...
The Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Rear Loading - Clamp On, part # MPG113MD, carries kayaks by cradling the hull. Canoes should be carried upside down. Kayak carriers are not designed to conform to the shape of a canoe, so you could damage the hull. The safest way to transport a canoe is on its gunwales.
The Malone BigFoot Pro Canoe Carrier with Tie-Downs - Gunwale Brackets - Side Loading - Clamp On, part # MPG112MD, is a good option for carrying a canoe.... view full answer...
The Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading # RR-RUSL will work with a mounted Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - Rear Loading # MPG107MD. However, since the Rhino Rack Universal load assist fits onto the inside of the front crossbar, the Malone Kayak carrier might have to be fitted a little off center to accommodate the fitting of the Rhino-Rack load assist.
If you are looking for a Kayak carrier with load assist, the guaranteed combination with the... view full answer...
The Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Rear Loading - Clamp On # MPG113MD can absolutely be removed easily from the factory crossbars on your Toyota RAV4 when you are wanting to carry a canoe instead.
When you are ready to carry your canoe I recommend using the Malone Canoe Carrier with Tie-Downs - Foam Block Style # MPG156 which will protect your canoe from running on your crossbars, and the included tie downs will keep it secure on the roof of your RAV4.
I included... view full answer...
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