Don't try this - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fryguy · 07-25-2009, 12:54 PM

Lost my truck recently and decided to improvise a way down to the beach.

Worked for about 10min. - it was glorious, then it broke and I sent my kayak for a ride on its own.

there's an improved model in the works...

kurt · 07-25-2009, 01:25 PM

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it was glorious, then it broke

Design looks good. Use iron pipe instead of PVC.

Iceman · 07-25-2009, 01:27 PM

so did it flip due to the short wheel base or pvc failure per say?

dorf · 07-25-2009, 01:48 PM

Looks like it could use an extra support between the post under the seat and the support under the front hatch. That should support the frame and stiffen it. At first glance I would say that is where you may have lost it.

Great idea.

twitchy · 07-25-2009, 06:10 PM

This is an example of, "Where there is a will, there is a way".

Love it.

kareem korn · 07-25-2009, 08:24 PM

I think it's an excellent design in prototype material.

T12 · 07-25-2009, 08:24 PM

Great idea, hope round two works out better for you.

bigbarrels · 07-26-2009, 12:09 AM

whose jeep is that? would fit nicely on top of it! Good luck

h2ofishfo · 07-26-2009, 10:16 AM

try abs not pvc

stairman · 07-26-2009, 11:53 AM

sorry to hear about your loss of the truck that happens to many out of work general motors engineers!

07-25-2009, 01:27 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	so did it flip due to the short wheel base or pvc failure per say? __________________

07-25-2009, 01:48 PM	#4
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Looks like it could use an extra support between the post under the seat and the support under the front hatch. That should support the frame and stiffen it. At first glance I would say that is where you may have lost it. Great idea. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

07-25-2009, 06:10 PM	#5
twitchy Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 61	This is an example of, "Where there is a will, there is a way". Love it.

07-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#6
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	I think it's an excellent design in prototype material.

07-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#7
T12 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: vista Posts: 36	Great idea, hope round two works out better for you.

07-26-2009, 12:09 AM	#8
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	whose jeep is that? would fit nicely on top of it! Good luck

07-26-2009, 10:16 AM	#9
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	try abs not pvc

07-26-2009, 11:53 AM	#10
stairman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	sorry to hear about your loss of the truck that happens to many out of work general motors engineers!