[Paul D]

I made the switch from carrying my 14' SOT to a trailer when I bought a new car. The big cost is the trailer hitch on your vehicle if you don't have one. If you do, there's not much separating the cost of a rack system vs. a trailer. I bought a Malone trailer. You have other options and can make one yourself if your handy. You might be able to get the cost at the same level as a rack. The trailer is easier and more convenient, less wear and tear on your vehicle (no matter how careful you are your going to ding your vehicle at some point.) It's so nice to unload and load your boat only having to lift it a few feet off the ground. Two SOT kayaks is alot to carry and lift on a car. Only cons I've found regarding the trailer is there are a few locations that are not trailer friendly, most are though. And a trailer is a trailer, you have to be able to park it and back it. Takes a little practice. So you might want to reconsider. Tight lines.