Boone Dox Landing Gear - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

joeasaro · 02-26-2017, 08:14 AM

Has anyone recently installed a Boone Dox landing gear on their PA 14? If so what are your impressions and how was the install?

Thanks,

Joe

Baja_Traveler · 03-02-2017, 07:13 AM

Over 200 views and nobody has anything to say.
I think because I've never seen one here in So. Cal. - so very few if anybody is using it here. But tons of them are in use on the East Coast, so must be a regional thing.
Personally I like the idea - so much better than a scupper cart, which is near impossible to use on a huge PA loaded with gear. The one thing I always hate when returning to the beach is having to roll the PA on its side to get that stupid cart installed with rods, tackle boxes and assorted gear falling out.
I've been working on plans to build my own version using carbon hex tubing for my new Solo Skiff when it gets here - and make an extra cross bracket for the PA so I just swap wheels between them.

kirkdavis · 03-02-2017, 08:52 AM

I had never seen one, but I agree that putting the scupper wheels on a Hobie is a pain. I have thought about making something myself.
One thing that sticks in my mind is that the wheels will be just one more thing for my line to get tangled in. I already have issues getting tangle in my paddle and my rudder. I guess the location right behind the drivers seat might not be too bad of a tangle magnet.
Another benefit would be more storage room behind the seat. You got me thinking now. Keep us updated if you design your own, and I will do likewise.

makobob · 03-03-2017, 01:51 PM

Boone Dox Landing gear will soon be available in So Cal. Factory is backordered and expected to ship next week. OEX has some on order for the New SOLO SKIFF owners. Available in a hard tire and Wheel Eze sand tire editions. The Boone Dox have been installed on the Solo Skiff and Hobie Pa's and work well on these boats. Tight Lines.

tacmik · 03-04-2017, 08:42 AM

Like the idea behind the boone dox was wondering about it coming with wheel eze tires. glad to see they do.

Davidinwakulla · 04-28-2017, 03:19 PM

After having to unload all my gear and turn my Jackson Cuda on its side to put a supper cart underneath, I ordered a boondocks for my new PA 14. It works fantastic. I put wheels down on my way to the landing, land the nose and roll it on my trailer. Very sturdy materials, extremely difficult install on the PA 14.

makobob · 04-28-2017, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidinwakulla

After having to unload all my gear and turn my Jackson Cuda on its side to put a supper cart underneath, I ordered a boondocks for my new PA 14. It works fantastic. I put wheels down on my way to the landing, land the nose and roll it on my trailer. Very sturdy materials, extremely difficult install on the PA 14.

Difficult yes but worth it, try installing on a Solo. Sure makes life easier.

Davidinwakulla · 04-28-2017, 05:15 PM

Agreed makobob. I'm in good shape, but wheels are the only way I could manage 175lbs of kayak at some of my launch sites.

The difficult part is getting the 1"x4" backing plate from the round access hatch to where you see the 2 mounting bolts. Helps to replace the 1" bolts with 1 1/4".

kirkdavis · 04-28-2017, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkdavis

I had never seen one, but I agree that putting the scupper wheels on a Hobie is a pain. I have thought about making something myself.
One thing that sticks in my mind is that the wheels will be just one more thing for my line to get tangled in. I already have issues getting tangle in my paddle and my rudder. I guess the location right behind the drivers seat might not be too bad of a tangle magnet.
Another benefit would be more storage room behind the seat. You got me thinking now. Keep us updated if you design your own, and I will do likewise.

I just got the sailing rudder with new turbo fins, and so far first time out did not tangle a line in the rudder, but....yeah, it's a pain. I finally cut my line with with a plastic jig because I am NOT planning to crawl to the aft of my Outback to untangle a line. later I ended up snagging the line with another rig and got my lure back. Anyway, I digress.
Maybe it won't tangle too bad being closer behind the seat, and it might be worth an occasional tangle for the ease of getting wheels under the yak. I too am thinking of making something similar. Maybe instead of rotating back 90 degrees you could rotate them 180 and have them up in the air directly behind the seat. Might be too high?

makobob · 04-28-2017, 06:38 PM

Don't overthing a great product, they are very well designed and more that you need for an outback, us with the Solo's might be pushing their limits, time will tell.

Baja_Traveler · 04-28-2017, 07:20 PM

There is a product made by YakAttack called a Rigging Bullet that makes installing backing plates in impossible to reach places a cinch. They are cheap enough, but if you know someone with a lathe they would be easy enough to make.

Davidinwakulla · 04-28-2017, 07:31 PM

Kirkdavis, I am with you on loathing tangles behind me in the kayak where I can't get at them, and I have only fished this rig a few times, but no snags so far. Not sure why.

kirkdavis · 04-29-2017, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Davidinwakulla

Kirkdavis, I am with you on loathing tangles behind me in the kayak where I can't get at them, and I have only fished this rig a few times, but no snags so far. Not sure why.

Thanks for the info. That is definitely encouraging.

02-26-2017, 08:14 AM	#1
joeasaro Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramona, Ca. Posts: 41	Boone Dox Landing Gear Has anyone recently installed a Boone Dox landing gear on their PA 14? If so what are your impressions and how was the install? Thanks, Joe

03-03-2017, 01:51 PM	#4
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Boone Dox Landing gear will soon be available in So Cal. Factory is backordered and expected to ship next week. OEX has some on order for the New SOLO SKIFF owners. Available in a hard tire and Wheel Eze sand tire editions. The Boone Dox have been installed on the Solo Skiff and Hobie Pa's and work well on these boats. Tight Lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

03-04-2017, 08:42 AM	#5
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Like the idea behind the boone dox was wondering about it coming with wheel eze tires. glad to see they do. __________________

04-28-2017, 06:38 PM	#10
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Don't overthing a great product, they are very well designed and more that you need for an outback, us with the Solo's might be pushing their limits, time will tell. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

03-02-2017, 07:13 AM	#2
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Over 200 views and nobody has anything to say. I think because I've never seen one here in So. Cal. - so very few if anybody is using it here. But tons of them are in use on the East Coast, so must be a regional thing. Personally I like the idea - so much better than a scupper cart, which is near impossible to use on a huge PA loaded with gear. The one thing I always hate when returning to the beach is having to roll the PA on its side to get that stupid cart installed with rods, tackle boxes and assorted gear falling out. I've been working on plans to build my own version using carbon hex tubing for my new Solo Skiff when it gets here - and make an extra cross bracket for the PA so I just swap wheels between them.

03-02-2017, 08:52 AM	#3
kirkdavis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SD County Posts: 360	I had never seen one, but I agree that putting the scupper wheels on a Hobie is a pain. I have thought about making something myself. One thing that sticks in my mind is that the wheels will be just one more thing for my line to get tangled in. I already have issues getting tangle in my paddle and my rudder. I guess the location right behind the drivers seat might not be too bad of a tangle magnet. Another benefit would be more storage room behind the seat. You got me thinking now. Keep us updated if you design your own, and I will do likewise.

04-28-2017, 03:19 PM	#6
Davidinwakulla Junior Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 3	After having to unload all my gear and turn my Jackson Cuda on its side to put a supper cart underneath, I ordered a boondocks for my new PA 14. It works fantastic. I put wheels down on my way to the landing, land the nose and roll it on my trailer. Very sturdy materials, extremely difficult install on the PA 14.

04-28-2017, 07:20 PM	#11
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	There is a product made by YakAttack called a Rigging Bullet that makes installing backing plates in impossible to reach places a cinch. They are cheap enough, but if you know someone with a lathe they would be easy enough to make.

04-28-2017, 07:31 PM	#12
Davidinwakulla Junior Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 3	Kirkdavis, I am with you on loathing tangles behind me in the kayak where I can't get at them, and I have only fished this rig a few times, but no snags so far. Not sure why.