DIY wheel cart? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PE.rider · 04-17-2013, 06:52 PM

I built the cart from the instructions on the palmetto fishing site as well, and have had no issues with the cart, though I had tweaked the design to suit my needs (i.e. longer handle). If memory serves, there is also a metal version that is provide on that site too.

As for the wheels, you can purchase the thicker Wheelz tires, and so you can change the design to accommodate a longer axle.

In the end, it depends on whether your penchant is for the DIY route, or simple convenience... I'm sure OEX can hook you up on a good deal if you mean to purchase.

JarrodMc · 04-21-2013, 07:24 PM

I welded one up and had it powder coated. It works well in hardpack but you still gotta pull a bit in the soft sand

gear junkie · 04-21-2013, 07:37 PM

http://www.c-tug.com/

That is what I'm using now. Made my own scupper cart.....doesn't work for fishing kayaks. The ctug is great but I took off the factory buckle and used a tie down buckle instead. Amazon was the cheapest place I found for it.

tomahawk · 04-21-2013, 08:57 PM

I built a PVC cart out of 2" PCV. Pins together so it can be taken apart to fit in the yak. Works good in the sand. I have used it to make the trek from parking lot to beach at shoreline in LB. I will try post some pics.

momo fish · 04-21-2013, 09:06 PM

works on sand?

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Originally Posted by gear junkie

http://www.c-tug.com/

That is what I'm using now. Made my own scupper cart.....doesn't work for fishing kayaks. The ctug is great but I took off the factory buckle and used a tie down buckle instead. Amazon was the cheapest place I found for it.

gear junkie · 04-21-2013, 09:09 PM

Not sure. Gone over grass and sand and it did fine. I see they sell wheel extenders for soft sand and mud but have no experience with it. I'm using the cart for a PA 14. Not a light load at all.

gear junkie · 04-28-2013, 09:52 PM

don't recommend the ctug for a PA. It's too big for it and the plastic buckes break too easily. I'm going to modify it to work only because I already bought it.

JarrodMc · 05-02-2013, 09:20 PM

This is what I made. I'm making an adjustable one now to fit my Cuda 14 among other yaks. If you've got a Malibu, I'll sell you one that should fit. PM me.

04-21-2013, 07:24 PM	#2
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	I welded one up and had it powder coated. It works well in hardpack but you still gotta pull a bit in the soft sand __________________

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04-17-2013, 06:52 PM	#1
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	I built the cart from the instructions on the palmetto fishing site as well, and have had no issues with the cart, though I had tweaked the design to suit my needs (i.e. longer handle). If memory serves, there is also a metal version that is provide on that site too. As for the wheels, you can purchase the thicker Wheelz tires, and so you can change the design to accommodate a longer axle. In the end, it depends on whether your penchant is for the DIY route, or simple convenience... I'm sure OEX can hook you up on a good deal if you mean to purchase.

04-21-2013, 07:37 PM	#3
gear junkie Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura Posts: 76	http://www.c-tug.com/ That is what I'm using now. Made my own scupper cart.....doesn't work for fishing kayaks. The ctug is great but I took off the factory buckle and used a tie down buckle instead. Amazon was the cheapest place I found for it.

04-21-2013, 08:57 PM	#4
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	I built a PVC cart out of 2" PCV. Pins together so it can be taken apart to fit in the yak. Works good in the sand. I have used it to make the trek from parking lot to beach at shoreline in LB. I will try post some pics.

04-21-2013, 09:09 PM	#6
gear junkie Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura Posts: 76	Not sure. Gone over grass and sand and it did fine. I see they sell wheel extenders for soft sand and mud but have no experience with it. I'm using the cart for a PA 14. Not a light load at all.

04-28-2013, 09:52 PM	#7
gear junkie Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura Posts: 76	don't recommend the ctug for a PA. It's too big for it and the plastic buckes break too easily. I'm going to modify it to work only because I already bought it.