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06-21-2015, 11:55 PM
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Opinions on this cart
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sit-On-Top-K...item589f4fb4b5
I want your expert kayaker's opinion on this. Do you think this cart will hold up for a couple of seasons or should I just go ahead and build one? I'm looking to use it for beach launches. I know people say a PVC DIY cart is cheap to build but for larger wheels, PVC, and the hardware the costs are roughly the same as this cart with an added dose of trial and error. Thanks gents! Last edited by King Saba; 06-22-2015 at 12:01 AM. |
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06-22-2015, 06:42 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: san diego
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Wheels look plastic. Maybe change them out for better ones easier for the sand.
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06-22-2015, 06:44 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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It looks a little flimsy and might last for the couple seasons you are asking out of it. But those wheels are not good for sand. They will dig right into soft sand and you will end up dragging the yak through the dry sand till you get to the wet sand. The wheels would work for all other terrain. Just not dry soft sand.
The price is right. I just don't think that you will be happy with those wheels for beach launches. |
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06-22-2015, 07:19 AM
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Location: 1-2 miles off the point
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that looks like a $35 cart
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06-22-2015, 07:24 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: The city of Orange
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Its a 50.00 cart after shipping and tax. Look for a used one. Trust me spend the money and get a nice one.
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06-22-2015, 08:02 AM
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Location: Buena Park
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My opinion is...
Don't be cheap!
Buy a good kayak cart, preferably not a scupper cart....I don't like them personally....
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06-22-2015, 08:39 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: La Verne, CA
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Your scuppers won't last the season with that cart.
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06-22-2015, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: San Gabriel, Ca
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This is the type of kayak dolly I have, and it works great Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk |
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06-22-2015, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Temecula
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Wood is cheap, and customize able...lel. Wheels at Harbor freight are $4.
Hardware at Home Depo (intentionally left out the "t"....because if there's only two things I can't stand....it's people's intolerence for other people....and the French.) is like $5-6. My only recommendations are as follows: 1. Use the chop saw to cut the wood. 2. Crack a beer 3. Screw it all together 4. Stand back and admire  *Be sure not to jumble the order or counting to ten might be a challenge* If u need any tools, help or advice drop me a line. -Mazer |
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06-22-2015, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Wildomar, Ca.
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Build your own
Here are plans I made up for my cart. Strong enough for a PA-14
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06-22-2015, 09:57 AM
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1. The handle to roll it under is awesome! 2. The bow strap to limit the rearward movement 3. Non-skid shelving works like glue. 4. Great overall DIY!! |
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06-22-2015, 09:34 AM
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Location: Bozeman, Montana
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le creme al la creme...
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06-22-2015, 09:47 AM
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06-22-2015, 09:37 AM
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This is mine before I modified it. It now sits waaaay lower and has a center "fin" that fits up into my mirage drive opening. It also has a kickstand now. Like the others said, these wheels don't work on soft sand, but it hasn't really affected where I use it so I don't care. Maybe if I need in the future I can chg. out to the "Power Wheels" off of a kids toy car.
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06-22-2015, 11:21 AM
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Location: Oceanside, CA
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I might just buy replacement tubes and not overinflate.
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06-22-2015, 05:30 PM
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Interesting responses guys. They were not what I was expecting. Thanks for the input! I'll keep looking around for a better option.
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06-22-2015, 05:32 PM
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06-23-2015, 12:13 PM
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06-22-2015, 09:46 PM
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06-22-2015, 10:02 PM
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If you don't take up JimmyZ on his super fair deal.... OEX will be able to take care of you!
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