I ended up buying some lawn mower wheels from home depot. I went by a thrift store first to see if i could find the gold club cart but no luck. Next time if i were more patient I probably would get some one off craigslist or something. If i feel ambitious enough I will post a video response yo your showing its so easy even a girl can do it. Haha.
@yorastaagirl I buy a lot of things from thrift shops but like you say, sometimes I have to be patient and wait for those things to be on the shelves.
I hope you do make and submit a video response about your kayak cart. I'll post it and any other cart videos that people would like to share. This is a DIY project that everyone should find a lot of satisfaction with. People love a success story and one about a woman/girl doing stuff like this would be very popular with viewers.
@CrypticCRICKET thanks! i got everything i need i have it layed out but for the wheels will i will need to drill a hold through the pvc cap correct? Will i also have to drill a hole through the aluminum rod and the cotter pin goes through it? I will have to go to a friends house for that i dont have a drill that would go through the rod....
@yorastaagirl Yup you have to drill a hole through the PVC caps for the axle to go through. The end caps should be installed on the frame prior to drilling the holes because the holes will also go through the PVC pipe that connects the caps to the rest of the frame. If you're going to use a pin of some kind to hold the wheels onto the axle you need to drill a hole through the axle. The hardware store also has a thing called an axle cap that presses on the end of the axle. A substitute for a pin.
@rhernandez9476@CrypticCRICKET im at home depot now..lol.. when u say i need 6ft of the pvc pipe... what do i need to cut it with or i can have them do it but i will needs the sizes..
@CrypticCRICKET im at home depot now..lol.. when u say i need 6ft of the pvc pipe... what do i need to cut it with or i can have them do it but i will needs the sizes..
@yorastaagirl Buy the full 10 ft long piece. Use a hand saw or a table saw to cut the pieces to length. Every kayak is different so you need to design your cart to fit your kayak. Lay your pipe fittings out on the floor as they will be on your cart. Measure the distances between the parts and add extra pipe length for the portion of the pipe that goes inside the fittings. Cut your pipe to those lengths and assemble the joints, gluing the joints that aren't supposed to come apart later.
I actually salvage wheels from golf bag carts for our kayak carts. The local thrift shops sell golf bag carts for about $7 each and that's a good price for a pair of wheels of this size. Golf bag carts have 1/2" axles which means that the wheels are made to fit a 1/2" axle. If you make your cart's axle from aluminium; a 1/2" diameter axle is a good size to use for strength. Kids riding toys, old lawn spreaders also have good wheels for kayak cart applications.
@CrypticCRICKET thanks for the quick response! I can try the closest thrift store to me but if they don't have it there it I would probably have to buy some rather than spend time going all around looking for a store that has one.
I went out got all the stuff and put it all together with in a hour!!! Awesome works great!! Better then carrying the kayak like I used to, or paying way to much for one!!! Thanks again
@mboyd03 Hi myboy. I think that you must be speaking of the "kickstand" That pipe props the cart up on the ground so that's it's positioned properly to meet the hull when you put the kayak on the cart. Without that it's very difficult to put the kayak onto the cart.
@CrypticCRICKET Hey, I have yet to build one but I think I will in a day or so. This looks like the easiest to build and best design so far that I"ve seen. I was thinking though, that if you put the kickstand trailing backwards behind the kayak trolley that it would not be as likely to catch on tall weeds or other things. Just a thought.
@rwdyer1981 The kickstand comes off the cart as part of this design. I don't have much trouble catching the kickstand on things but I rarely take my cart through high weeds and brush.
Thank you! Nice details on that. I've seen several designs for "through the scupper holes" carts but don't like the idea of stressing the scupper holes. This is a much better cart.
@jmpurser You're welcome! I'm glad that you like it! Last weekend, I replaced the wheels on Mrs Cricket's cart with new wheels. She wore out the old ones but the cart chasis is still strong.
Thankyou so much for sharing your design. It is far better than the current trolley I have. I will be getting a set made very shortly. Thankyou once again champ.
The cart I have now is not very good. Your design is much better and I will be heading out latter to round up the neccessary parts and get one built. Thanks!
@MrPoppabear255 It is a great design. I learned of this cart design years ago on a kayak fishing message board. People sharing their knowledge via the internet is a wonderful thing.
I love your video! I have made notes on all the pieces and want to make it for sure. My concern is that I have an ocean kayak - more of a 'v' configuration so I am trying to figure out the modifications to accommodate a deeper hull. I would like to make this with my girlfriend who also has a kayak without having to ask my husband - any ideas anyone?
@virtualquilter Hi Virtualquilter. I think this configuration would work for most kayaks- from v shaped hulls to flatter bottoms. My kayak hull is one of the more difficult shapes to support because of it's wide and tall keel.
Thanks for the video, I just purchased my second Ocean kayak called a Royak built in Sacramento, Calif. I live in the Newport beach area where you can not always park close to the waters edge unless you have $Millions. This cart will be very handy and a back saver. P.s You probably have seen this type cart on EBay for $49.00 plus shipping Forget that Make your own custom fit for your kayak.
@punta You're sure right about a kayak cart being a back saver. On those days when you paddle hard and long against wind an currents it's really nice not having to carry all your gear back to the vehicle from the access point. Let us know how your cart turns out.
Nice Cart, I've picked up Golf Bag carriers for 4 bucks. Good source of wheels. So is old BarBque grills. The wheels are usually the only thing that doesn't rust to pieces.
Please show the how to and go over the pieces to make your rod holders. Being removable is a plus!
Ok I'll make a video about my rod holders as well.
Over the last week I've shot video for two new videos that I'll probably put together and upload first. A quick kayak fishing trip on a very low tide where I caught fish but got chased off the water by an electrical storm. And another video where I shot a bunch of underwater video in a secret land locked salt water pond that I discovered by accident several years ago.
I ended up buying some lawn mower wheels from home depot. I went by a thrift store first to see if i could find the gold club cart but no luck. Next time if i were more patient I probably would get some one off craigslist or something. If i feel ambitious enough I will post a video response yo your showing its so easy even a girl can do it. Haha.
yorastaagirl 5 days ago
@yorastaagirl I buy a lot of things from thrift shops but like you say, sometimes I have to be patient and wait for those things to be on the shelves.
I hope you do make and submit a video response about your kayak cart. I'll post it and any other cart videos that people would like to share. This is a DIY project that everyone should find a lot of satisfaction with. People love a success story and one about a woman/girl doing stuff like this would be very popular with viewers.
CrypticCRICKET 5 days ago
I finished it. Thanks for all your help. It came out great.
yorastaagirl 5 days ago
@yorastaagirl That excellent! Thanks for the feedback! So what did you decide to use for wheels?
CrypticCRICKET 5 days ago
@CrypticCRICKET thanks! i got everything i need i have it layed out but for the wheels will i will need to drill a hold through the pvc cap correct? Will i also have to drill a hole through the aluminum rod and the cotter pin goes through it? I will have to go to a friends house for that i dont have a drill that would go through the rod....
yorastaagirl 1 week ago
@yorastaagirl Yup you have to drill a hole through the PVC caps for the axle to go through. The end caps should be installed on the frame prior to drilling the holes because the holes will also go through the PVC pipe that connects the caps to the rest of the frame. If you're going to use a pin of some kind to hold the wheels onto the axle you need to drill a hole through the axle. The hardware store also has a thing called an axle cap that presses on the end of the axle. A substitute for a pin.
CrypticCRICKET 1 week ago
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@rhernandez9476 @CrypticCRICKET im at home depot now..lol.. when u say i need 6ft of the pvc pipe... what do i need to cut it with or i can have them do it but i will needs the sizes..
yorastaagirl 1 week ago
@CrypticCRICKET im at home depot now..lol.. when u say i need 6ft of the pvc pipe... what do i need to cut it with or i can have them do it but i will needs the sizes..
yorastaagirl 1 week ago
@yorastaagirl Buy the full 10 ft long piece. Use a hand saw or a table saw to cut the pieces to length. Every kayak is different so you need to design your cart to fit your kayak. Lay your pipe fittings out on the floor as they will be on your cart. Measure the distances between the parts and add extra pipe length for the portion of the pipe that goes inside the fittings. Cut your pipe to those lengths and assemble the joints, gluing the joints that aren't supposed to come apart later.
CrypticCRICKET 1 week ago
@ yorastagirl I got the wheels at home depot, lawnmower wheels, work great!!
rhernandez9476 1 week ago
They have week at home depot I used lawnmower weeks and they work great!! They come with spacers also, just but washers!!!
rhernandez9476 1 week ago
Hi there. I was wondering what size wheels those are or that I will need. Thanks!
yorastaagirl 1 week ago
@yorastaagirl Hi yorastaagirl.
I actually salvage wheels from golf bag carts for our kayak carts. The local thrift shops sell golf bag carts for about $7 each and that's a good price for a pair of wheels of this size. Golf bag carts have 1/2" axles which means that the wheels are made to fit a 1/2" axle. If you make your cart's axle from aluminium; a 1/2" diameter axle is a good size to use for strength. Kids riding toys, old lawn spreaders also have good wheels for kayak cart applications.
CrypticCRICKET 1 week ago
@CrypticCRICKET thanks for the quick response! I can try the closest thrift store to me but if they don't have it there it I would probably have to buy some rather than spend time going all around looking for a store that has one.
yorastaagirl 1 week ago
@yorastaagirl Let me add a couple more ideas for salvage wheels. Discarded lawn mowers, garage sales.
As a last resort, you can buy brand new replacement wheels for lawn mowers at places that sell lawn mowers.
CrypticCRICKET 1 week ago
I went out got all the stuff and put it all together with in a hour!!! Awesome works great!! Better then carrying the kayak like I used to, or paying way to much for one!!! Thanks again
rhernandez9476 1 week ago
@rhernandez9476 did you buy the wheels too? I want to make one but wondering what size wheels I will need.
yorastaagirl 1 week ago
What is the middle pipe for? it does not seem to have a purpose or am I just missing something?
mboyd03 3 weeks ago
@mboyd03 Hi myboy. I think that you must be speaking of the "kickstand" That pipe props the cart up on the ground so that's it's positioned properly to meet the hull when you put the kayak on the cart. Without that it's very difficult to put the kayak onto the cart.
CrypticCRICKET 3 weeks ago
@CrypticCRICKET Ok thanks makes sense.. does it get ever get stuck on anything while pulling the kayak?
mboyd03 2 weeks ago
@mboyd03 I never pull it over anything that it will become so stuck on that it can't get over it.
CrypticCRICKET 2 weeks ago
@CrypticCRICKET Hey, I have yet to build one but I think I will in a day or so. This looks like the easiest to build and best design so far that I"ve seen. I was thinking though, that if you put the kickstand trailing backwards behind the kayak trolley that it would not be as likely to catch on tall weeds or other things. Just a thought.
rwdyer1981 1 week ago
@rwdyer1981 The kickstand comes off the cart as part of this design. I don't have much trouble catching the kickstand on things but I rarely take my cart through high weeds and brush.
CrypticCRICKET 1 week ago
Thank you! Nice details on that. I've seen several designs for "through the scupper holes" carts but don't like the idea of stressing the scupper holes. This is a much better cart.
jmpurser 3 weeks ago
@jmpurser You're welcome! I'm glad that you like it! Last weekend, I replaced the wheels on Mrs Cricket's cart with new wheels. She wore out the old ones but the cart chasis is still strong.
CrypticCRICKET 3 weeks ago
Thankyou so much for sharing your design. It is far better than the current trolley I have. I will be getting a set made very shortly. Thankyou once again champ.
coastrunner536 1 month ago
The cart I have now is not very good. Your design is much better and I will be heading out latter to round up the neccessary parts and get one built. Thanks!
MrPoppabear255 2 months ago
@MrPoppabear255 It is a great design. I learned of this cart design years ago on a kayak fishing message board. People sharing their knowledge via the internet is a wonderful thing.
CrypticCRICKET 2 months ago
That is a good point. And I took a look at my kayak again and the v- shape is not too pronounced
where the kart would finally sit. I shall contact my friend and work this thing out. I like the 1" kickstand option - tis elegant! many thanks
virtualquilter 2 months ago
I love your video! I have made notes on all the pieces and want to make it for sure. My concern is that I have an ocean kayak - more of a 'v' configuration so I am trying to figure out the modifications to accommodate a deeper hull. I would like to make this with my girlfriend who also has a kayak without having to ask my husband - any ideas anyone?
virtualquilter 2 months ago
@virtualquilter Hi Virtualquilter. I think this configuration would work for most kayaks- from v shaped hulls to flatter bottoms. My kayak hull is one of the more difficult shapes to support because of it's wide and tall keel.
CrypticCRICKET 2 months ago
Hi Cricket, I Finished the cart in about 3 hours and used it the next day, It works great Thank You for all your help. Shout out from California! :)
punta 6 months ago
@punta Excellent! Have a great day!
CrypticCRICKET 6 months ago
awesome thanks a lot...
MrErbalux 6 months ago
Thanks for the video, I just purchased my second Ocean kayak called a Royak built in Sacramento, Calif. I live in the Newport beach area where you can not always park close to the waters edge unless you have $Millions. This cart will be very handy and a back saver. P.s You probably have seen this type cart on EBay for $49.00 plus shipping Forget that Make your own custom fit for your kayak.
punta 6 months ago
@punta You're sure right about a kayak cart being a back saver. On those days when you paddle hard and long against wind an currents it's really nice not having to carry all your gear back to the vehicle from the access point. Let us know how your cart turns out.
CrypticCRICKET 6 months ago
nice video thanks im going to make one right NOW ;P
maamad1234 6 months ago
@maamad1234 Thanks! So how did your kayak cart turn out for you?
CrypticCRICKET 6 months ago
Smart cart! Good design, thanks for the video!
LocalHero55 7 months ago
great video, I can't wait to get my first kayak..
oodamnagain 10 months ago
Nice Cart, I've picked up Golf Bag carriers for 4 bucks. Good source of wheels. So is old BarBque grills. The wheels are usually the only thing that doesn't rust to pieces.
Please show the how to and go over the pieces to make your rod holders. Being removable is a plus!
KayakFisher01 10 months ago
@KayakFisher01
Thank you!
Ok I'll make a video about my rod holders as well.
Over the last week I've shot video for two new videos that I'll probably put together and upload first. A quick kayak fishing trip on a very low tide where I caught fish but got chased off the water by an electrical storm. And another video where I shot a bunch of underwater video in a secret land locked salt water pond that I discovered by accident several years ago.
CrypticCRICKET 10 months ago