wheels for homemade cart - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roadx · 07-12-2010, 08:24 PM

these are the wheels i have http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...=18846&R=18846

they still dig but should work better than the lawnmower wheels at lowes

if you want to go high end look for wheeleez wheels

or get them here http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...sh-Tire/Detail

467echo · 07-12-2010, 08:52 PM

harbor freight

crusty · 07-12-2010, 09:06 PM

i agree, harbor freight, 8 or 9 bucks per wheel.

ronbo613 · 07-13-2010, 10:40 AM

I've had the Harbor Freight wheels on my kart for a couple years, still working fine.

sandydiego · 07-13-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crusty

i agree, harbor freight, 8 or 9 bucks per wheel.

If you get the HF flyer they go on sale for $5

Rob929 · 07-13-2010, 12:32 PM

+1 for Harbor Freight.. seen them on sale as low as $3. a little bit of air in them, they will go through the sand pretty well..

For the cart, check out this design.. very simply. The 5/8" rod is the perfect size to make an axle that fits the HF wheels:
http://oakpwrd.tripod.com/kayakcart.html

old_rookie · 07-13-2010, 12:48 PM

I'm thinking of cutting PVC gluing with some T-elbows (or joints) and having two posts to go up in the scuppers with a cross bar to hold up the yak and another for the axle which will be a threaded rod. Very similar to ronbo613's cart. Some nuts and washers at either end to hold the wheels in place.

Thanks for the links and tips.

Lets_Fish · 07-13-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob929

+1 for Harbor Freight.. seen them on sale as low as $3. a little bit of air in them, they will go through the sand pretty well..

For the cart, check out this design.. very simply. The 5/8" rod is the perfect size to make an axle that fits the HF wheels:
http://oakpwrd.tripod.com/kayakcart.html

I have a cart that I made just like the second one in the link. If you are not going over rocks the "PowerWheels" work great over soft sand. I have a pair for sale for $20 for the pair.

Here's the link: http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=7632

roadx · 07-13-2010, 04:06 PM

the only reason i went with the northerntools wheels is that the hubs/rims are plastic and thought it would be less maintenance, no rust

07-12-2010, 08:24 PM	#1
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	these are the wheels i have http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...=18846&R=18846 they still dig but should work better than the lawnmower wheels at lowes if you want to go high end look for wheeleez wheels or get them here http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...sh-Tire/Detail __________________ Last edited by roadx; 07-12-2010 at 08:37 PM.

07-12-2010, 08:52 PM	#2
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	harbor freight __________________ they are getting bigger....

07-13-2010, 04:06 PM	#9
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	the only reason i went with the northerntools wheels is that the hubs/rims are plastic and thought it would be less maintenance, no rust __________________

07-12-2010, 09:06 PM	#3
crusty Junior Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 15	i agree, harbor freight, 8 or 9 bucks per wheel.

07-13-2010, 12:32 PM	#6
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	+1 for Harbor Freight.. seen them on sale as low as $3. a little bit of air in them, they will go through the sand pretty well.. For the cart, check out this design.. very simply. The 5/8" rod is the perfect size to make an axle that fits the HF wheels: http://oakpwrd.tripod.com/kayakcart.html

07-13-2010, 12:48 PM	#7
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	I'm thinking of cutting PVC gluing with some T-elbows (or joints) and having two posts to go up in the scuppers with a cross bar to hold up the yak and another for the axle which will be a threaded rod. Very similar to ronbo613's cart. Some nuts and washers at either end to hold the wheels in place. Thanks for the links and tips.