kayak cart - free, homemade - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

old_rookie · 11-27-2010, 01:01 PM

If you want it, you can have it. Just PM me for details.
I made this myself, so take that into consideration.
I used 1/2" PVC, might not be strong enough. The threaded axle is probably not strong enough either. But the wheels are in good shape.

Jimmyz123 · 11-27-2010, 02:33 PM

I'll take it.

Tman · 11-27-2010, 03:00 PM

I made a similar one, with a couple variations if ya don't mind...

For the main axle, I used a piece of SS rod, ends drilled for Cotter pins to hold the wheels on, inserted into the PVC, easy to change wheels and breakdown if needed.

The 'rack pads', support frames weren't glued so you can rotate them for a more flat storage, and reduced the height of the PVC from the axle T to the rack pad T lower, only used enough PVC to connect one T to the other. Less chance of PVC flex and keeps the center of balance lower.

Clean setup though and way to just give it away...

old_rookie · 11-27-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tman

I made a similar one, with a couple variations if ya don't mind...

Not at all. Anything to make me a smarter person...
If (or when) my current cart breaks, I'll use your suggestions.

Jimmyz123 · 11-27-2010, 04:02 PM

Bummer Dude.

fongman · 11-28-2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tman

I made a similar one, with a couple variations if ya don't mind...

For the main axle, I used a piece of SS rod, ends drilled for Cotter pins to hold the wheels on, inserted into the PVC, easy to change wheels and breakdown if needed.

The 'rack pads', support frames weren't glued so you can rotate them for a more flat storage, and reduced the height of the PVC from the axle T to the rack pad T lower, only used enough PVC to connect one T to the other. Less chance of PVC flex and keeps the center of balance lower....

sounds like you're describing the one I built! I used 1" pvc.

Jzo · 11-28-2010, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fongman

Nice!

lacofdfireman · 11-30-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fongman

sounds like you're describing the one I built! I used 1" pvc.

Instructions and parts list please. This is on my short list. Really short...

fongman · 12-01-2010, 12:09 AM

old_rookie · 11-27-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I'll take it.

Sorry Jimmy - in all fairness, first reply gets it. Destroyer beat you by about 30 minutes.

Tman · 12-01-2010, 12:50 AM

Nice Fongman!

Knock of $18, get the wheels at Harbor Freight for $5

I'll post pics of mine manana, not as clean as his though...

Hunters Pa · 12-01-2010, 07:42 AM

Increase strength by using 3/4" pvc inside the 1". Doubles the thickness.

Jzo · 12-01-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Increase strength by using 3/4" pvc inside the 1". Doubles the thickness.

Nice!

maui jim · 12-01-2010, 11:26 AM

Check out the slicks on my racer...Wheeleze best thing for draggin the sand..used old surf strap and 1" PVC Solid Aluminium Axel, surf pads..

Works real Bitchen and breaks down to fit inside yak.

fongman · 12-01-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tman

Knock off $18, get the wheels at Harbor Freight for $5

trade-off is a lot heavier wheel which will not hold up in saltwater. Nothing to rust with the plastic rims. True savings is also less after s/h and possible replacement cost.

btw, I got the wheels from Northern Tool and the SS tubing (plus end caps) from Industrial Metal Supply (LA,OC,SD).

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Originally Posted by Hunters PA

Increase strength by using 3/4" pvc inside the 1". Doubles the thickness.

That would be overkill, unless you had a fully loaded PA! Seriously, with just 1" pvc, it is rock solid.

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Originally Posted by maui jim

...Wheeleze best thing for draggin the sand...

I would have bought those if I could afford them! Those other tires are great on hard-pack surfaces, but are brutal in soft sand. I was thinking of making duallies for the soft stuff.

Thanks guys for all of the props. PM me if you have any questions.

lacofdfireman · 12-01-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fongman

! Those other tires are great on hard-pack surfaces, but are brutal in soft sand. I was thinking of making duallies for the soft stuff.

Thanks guys for all of the props. PM me if you have any questions.

Which tires are no good in the soft sand? The Northern tool tires or the wheelies fat plastic ones?

fongman · 12-01-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lacofdfireman

Which tires are no good in the soft sand? The Northern tool tires or the wheelies fat plastic ones?

The balloon tires are made for soft sand. ANY narrow profile tire will sink into the soft stuff

StinkyMatt · 12-01-2010, 07:19 PM

Saw this a while back when I researched sand wheels. This is a TWO piece plastic wheel that snaps around the middle of your shaft (don't even go there

) This in turn makes you have a middle wheel, supposed to spread the weight.

http://www.shop4campinggear.com/product/LM148267

Matt

maui jim · 12-02-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fongman

The balloon tires are made for soft sand. ANY narrow profile tire will sink into the soft stuff

The Wheeleze make a depression of maybe 1/2" in the soft sand and with a fully loaded kayak, I fish up in Santa Barbara & LJ, in the summer and,,they are so worth it, I have tried to double the HF wheels for years but it does not work. I've actully broke the front handle off the yak with the HF wheels in the soft sand.

Alot of guys spend alot of money on reels and rods, but wont spend much to save your back and legs...
Funny how that works.

The wheeleze cost about 160.00 for the pair included shipping. Cheaper than a nice COD yak seat or FF.

When you center the load on the cart, it gives you a light toung weight when pulling thru the sand, and on the street,

I have another set of wheels when I go up North hunting on hard packed land to use in the lakes for trout. EZ.....I just swap out axels , and its done.....simple
When Maui Jim is happy the whole world shines

11-27-2010, 01:01 PM	#1
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	kayak cart - free, homemade If you want it, you can have it. Just PM me for details. I made this myself, so take that into consideration. I used 1/2" PVC, might not be strong enough. The threaded axle is probably not strong enough either. But the wheels are in good shape.

11-27-2010, 03:00 PM	#3
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	I made a similar one, with a couple variations if ya don't mind... For the main axle, I used a piece of SS rod, ends drilled for Cotter pins to hold the wheels on, inserted into the PVC, easy to change wheels and breakdown if needed. The 'rack pads', support frames weren't glued so you can rotate them for a more flat storage, and reduced the height of the PVC from the axle T to the rack pad T lower, only used enough PVC to connect one T to the other. Less chance of PVC flex and keeps the center of balance lower. Clean setup though and way to just give it away... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

12-01-2010, 12:50 AM	#11
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Nice Fongman! Knock of $18, get the wheels at Harbor Freight for $5 I'll post pics of mine manana, not as clean as his though... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

12-01-2010, 11:26 AM	#14
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Check out the slicks on my racer...Wheeleze best thing for draggin the sand..used old surf strap and 1" PVC Solid Aluminium Axel, surf pads.. Works real Bitchen and breaks down to fit inside yak. __________________

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Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I'll take it.

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Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,359	Increase strength by using 3/4" pvc inside the 1". Doubles the thickness.