kayak cart deal? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

solo · 08-17-2009, 09:27 PM

I saw this on craigslist so I figure I ask you guys. Is this a go or no?

kayak carts - custom made - $40 (North Charleston)

Date: 2009-07-28, 5:41PM EDT
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CUSTOM MADE REINFORCED KAYAK CARTS

With these kayak carts it is much easier to launch your yak by yourself, without dragging and scratching up the hull.

The high quality kayak carts are made from sch40 PVC, steel reinforced and sealed.
The axles and hardware are zinc coated steel. (zinc retards corrosion)
The rugged non-metal wheels are 9-1/2 inch diameter X 3 inch wide, made in USA!

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OCEAN KAYAKS - Venus 11, Prowler Jr., Prowler Big Game, Drifter, Trident 11,
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EMOTION- Fisherman
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For more details please visit the web site.

My contact information is -

Ron 843-554-8209
Email - kayakcorner@bellsouth.net
- rgood29405@bellsouth.net
Web - www.kayakcorner.com

Price is $40 for most yak carts.

Location: North Charleston
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JrBasser · 08-17-2009, 09:43 PM

Don't do it. You'll crack your scupper holes.

Siebler · 08-18-2009, 12:27 AM

Basically exactly what Brett said.

The scupper is the weakest part of your kayak due to the way they are molded. By putting a cart into the scuppers that is not an exact fit (heres where Hobie boats/carts are the exception) you are putting a lot of excess torque on the area and you ar elikely to rupture the scupper and cause yourself problems.

Spend the mony on a kayak that is going to be good for your kayak and last longer. Plus a cart that cradles a boat can be used on ANY kayak which means if you get a few boats you dont need multiple carts. And you can always loan your wheels to a friend at the launch if needed.

hatchetman · 08-18-2009, 05:46 AM

look at this site great wheels.
http://www.paddlecart.com/

ronbo613 · 08-18-2009, 05:56 AM

Looks like he may have used the design you can get here for free.

I prefer a cradle dolly. Fits more kayaks; scupper dollys only fit one style kayak.

punchjamesarnol · 08-18-2009, 10:38 PM

I built my own thru scupper hole cart wheels, but after reading this, I think i'm going to spend another 4 $ and make another one so i dont damage the scuppers. Going to make something that will craddle the hull. AWESOME THREAD! THANKS. Golf cart wheels are light, cheap/free, and work like a charm on soft sand! CHEERS!

08-18-2009, 12:27 AM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Basically exactly what Brett said. The scupper is the weakest part of your kayak due to the way they are molded. By putting a cart into the scuppers that is not an exact fit (heres where Hobie boats/carts are the exception) you are putting a lot of excess torque on the area and you ar elikely to rupture the scupper and cause yourself problems. Spend the mony on a kayak that is going to be good for your kayak and last longer. Plus a cart that cradles a boat can be used on ANY kayak which means if you get a few boats you dont need multiple carts. And you can always loan your wheels to a friend at the launch if needed. __________________ CJ Siebler

08-18-2009, 05:46 AM	#4
hatchetman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: lincoln acres Posts: 60	look at this site great wheels. http://www.paddlecart.com/ __________________ FAITH, FAMILY, FIREARMS, FISHING When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

08-18-2009, 05:56 AM	#5
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	Looks like he may have used the design you can get here for free. I prefer a cradle dolly. Fits more kayaks; scupper dollys only fit one style kayak. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

08-17-2009, 09:43 PM	#2
JrBasser Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260	Don't do it. You'll crack your scupper holes.

08-18-2009, 10:38 PM	#6
punchjamesarnol Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Santuckee Posts: 33	I built my own thru scupper hole cart wheels, but after reading this, I think i'm going to spend another 4 $ and make another one so i dont damage the scuppers. Going to make something that will craddle the hull. AWESOME THREAD! THANKS. Golf cart wheels are light, cheap/free, and work like a charm on soft sand! CHEERS!