Hobie cart upgrade for $10 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sandydiego · 06-24-2010, 11:12 AM

I recently picked up a Pro Angler and bought the less expensive cart with the skinny plastic wheels.

I did a quick upgrade to the cart with a set of wheels that cost me $10 at Harbor Frieght. It was really too easy.

First the washers that are welded to the axle were gently removed wtih a set of vice grips. A little back and forth bending will break the two welds.

Second I cut two sections of 1/2 copper pipe to cover the axle where the wheel will ride.

Added a couple of washers on the inside, put the wheel on, two more washers and finished it off with the pin in the axle.

06-24-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	Hobie cart upgrade for $10 I recently picked up a Pro Angler and bought the less expensive cart with the skinny plastic wheels. I did a quick upgrade to the cart with a set of wheels that cost me $10 at Harbor Frieght. It was really too easy. First the washers that are welded to the axle were gently removed wtih a set of vice grips. A little back and forth bending will break the two welds. Second I cut two sections of 1/2 copper pipe to cover the axle where the wheel will ride. Added a couple of washers on the inside, put the wheel on, two more washers and finished it off with the pin in the axle.