Kayak Cart
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Kayak Cart
Here is my simple design for a kayak cart. My first attempt kept sliding off, so I added the tubes through the scupper. Works much better now.
I've attached some instructions for what was built and the cost.
I've attached some instructions for what was built and the cost.
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Last edited by RedsProwler on Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:40 pm, edited 4 times in total.
Superb job of how to make this cart. Thanks!! It's been very helpful.
I've never used a cart before. Would like to have one, though. I will probably opt for adding more cotter pins so I can disassemble it and fit it into the storage bin.
Can you explain something to me, please? What's the best procedure for loading your Prowler 13 onto the cart without putting too much weight onto the wheel axle? I'm trying to visualize how to load, and thought I'd probably have to turn my Drifter on its side, attach the cart, then set the cart and yak upright, wheels first, onto the ground. But I'm thinking doing this would put too much weight on the first wheel to hit the ground.
Thanks for sharing.
Gig'em
I've never used a cart before. Would like to have one, though. I will probably opt for adding more cotter pins so I can disassemble it and fit it into the storage bin.
Can you explain something to me, please? What's the best procedure for loading your Prowler 13 onto the cart without putting too much weight onto the wheel axle? I'm trying to visualize how to load, and thought I'd probably have to turn my Drifter on its side, attach the cart, then set the cart and yak upright, wheels first, onto the ground. But I'm thinking doing this would put too much weight on the first wheel to hit the ground.
Thanks for sharing.
Gig'em
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Gig'em77 wrote:Superb job of how to make this cart. Thanks!! It's been very helpful.
I've never used a cart before. Would like to have one, though. I will probably opt for adding more cotter pins so I can disassemble it and fit it into the storage bin.
I think it would be simple enough to not glue the support. Drill a 1/4" or so hole and insert a couple of pins. And dont glue the scupper tubes as well. Just push them in place.
Gig'em77 wrote:Can you explain something to me, please? What's the best procedure for loading your Prowler 13 onto the cart without putting too much weight onto the wheel axle? I'm trying to visualize how to load, and thought I'd probably have to turn my Drifter on its side, attach the cart, then set the cart and yak upright, wheels first, onto the ground. But I'm thinking doing this would put too much weight on the first wheel to hit the ground.
The prowler has a lift handle at rear. I just pick it up, look through the tankwell scupper holes to get it lined up and set it on the cart. I dont worry about weight on the axle. It's plenty strong enough to take the weight.
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nylon webbing & buckles for cart?
For the Tie down straps, I am looking for the nylon webbing and buckles, in the Corpus Christi area. West marine had some webbing of one size and buckles of another.
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CopanoCruisin wrote:All I I have left to do is find the webbing & buckles. I haven't had much luck with that in the CC area yet.
Glad it worked out for you. I am finding the cart very handy.
Try a Camping shop like REI or something. I got mine from Whole Earth Provisions, which is a camping/outdooor shop.
Kayak Cart/Straps
Redsprowler,
Thank you for the detailed instructions. You have saved us all many $$. Super Job.
I purchsed 12' straps at REI yesterday for about $14.00. They have them in a variety of sizes.
Thank you for the detailed instructions. You have saved us all many $$. Super Job.
I purchsed 12' straps at REI yesterday for about $14.00. They have them in a variety of sizes.