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Willie G - 6 years ago

well done

Martin Colley - 6 years ago

I built one from your plans out of PVC and destroyed it in the first few minutes so instead of quitting I adapted your plans to some 1" square 16 gauge metal tubing I had. After a couple of hours cutting and welding I have a heavy duty yet still light version that does what I wanted with out any flexing.. Thanks for your plans.

Frank Sapp - 6 years ago

Can anyone who made this tell me please what was used to attached the top wings which will be used to put the kayak on Thank you

Makify1 - 6 years ago

Do you mean the black foam stuff? It is "pipe insulation" which can be found at hardware stores, home improvement stores, and plumbing stores. You could also use foam pool noodles.

sarcasmo57 - 6 years ago

Hey nice design my man!

Kevin Moore - 7 years ago

I have already built two Boats. Both were a great success and the building was very straight forward. I have recommended your plans for a long time now [Check Details Here==>https://plus.google.com/100351090281822647456/posts/9DB7swbbBri ].I look forward to building Eight Boat soon.Thanks.

Geoffrey - 7 years ago

I noticed a loop (wire?) through the bow. I am rebuilding a Sq. back canoe, and need something like that. Did it come with the boat? Any Ideas, I like the fact that it stays out, protrudes away from bow.

Geoffrey - 7 years ago

Really a Great vodeo ! Thanks The plans were a real added bonus also.

Ben Klasen - 7 years ago

I built a kayak trailer exact same thank you so much it's the cheapest

loui828 - 7 years ago

If i could find the wheels for what you found them for, i could easy build this but the cheapest wheels i can find are about $25 plus the materials another $20, while i can just buy a cart for about $38...so it's a tough call, if i end up building it, it would just be for the fun of it.

Makify1 - 7 years ago

If you are in the US and have a Harbor Freight nearby, these wheels go on sale regularly. If you aren't that lucky then it's probably going to be tough to find cheap wheels and without cheap wheels, the whole project gets a little pricey. I feel your pain.

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Outdoorsman_78 - 7 years ago

How has it held up over the years? And is the handle actually necessary? Just thinking it will be so much easier to store in the boat with out it. But otherwise it looks like an awesome cart

Outdoorsman_78 - 7 years ago

Makify1 nice. Thanks for the Info. And yeah it's great how people borrow stuff and break it. Disrespect! Well I'll build one minus the handle. Cheers

Makify1 - 7 years ago

It has held up well except I let a friend borrow it and they broke the handle. The handle isn't necessary but I find it helpful but you could easily exclude it.

Revolution Bikes - 7 years ago

Love the blooper reel at the end.

Makify1 - 7 years ago

Thanks :)

Richard Pulliam - 7 years ago

Thank you for posting your canoe cart.

I used it as a model to build one for my 100 pound paddle boat. Works great.

Because the boat is heavy I used 1 inch pvc pipe and added 1/2 inch pvc pipe internally as re-enforcement. I already had the wheelbarrow wheels, glue, and the 1/2 inch pvc, so I had to buy 2 1 inch pvc pipes, the pvc fittings (about $20), the 5/8 inch metal threaded rod ($20), a couple of 5/8 inch nuts and 5/8 steel spacers (about $5) at Lowe's home improvements. I placed end caps for looks and a threaded T so I can easily attach/dis-attach the pull/push handle. My biggest suggestion is not to glue anything together until you are sure the measurements are right. The one I built is bigger in width because the paddle boat is wider so I had to use my own measurements. The closest cart I could find that MAY work on my paddle boat, I found at LL.Bean for $150. So.... I know this one works for my wide boat and saved me about $100. Following is a link to the photo.

Thanks again. Fun project and gave me bragging rights. :)

http://www.clippersolutions.com/pbcart.jpg

Makify1 - 7 years ago

Very cool! I'm glad the cart worked out for you and saved you some money.

MrPDG79 - 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing this with us! I followed your plans instructions and worked great using some spare wheels from an old spread seeder.

metafizzical - 7 years ago

Thanks for the video, and the design!
I live right on a river but we're on a steep hill, so it's been a pain to drag the boats up by hand and one of the canoes has a keel, so I didn't like dragging it.
I altered your design. We have 2 canoes of different sizes and a kayak. I ran into the same instability issue others did, so built two wheeled frames and interchangeable middle connecter pieces of different sizes to fit the different boats-this allows me to easily strap the frames to the seats and keep the boats from slipping off). I used an 1-1/4" pipe for the middle pieces and the handles from your 1" frames are 24" long, I slide them into the 1-1/4" middle pipe with 2 holes drilled on each for each side secured with locking pins. This way the cart can be easily adjusted for each boat and it can also be broken down for easy storage. There are trees on the hill between here and the house, so instead of doing the same 1-piece 5/8" threaded rod in the front, I broke down a portaging cart we had, repurposed the wheels that had independent pin sets and made a separate section for the front: your (shortened) design on top, with a separate piece of pipe below for the wheels, T-fitting in the middle, and I drilled a hole through the 2 T-fittings and inserted a bolt with some large flat washers between the PVC fittings so there's some (albeit clunky) steering.
The T-fitting of the top part (your design) has the handle pointed backwards to be inserted to the middle 1-1/4 piece. The "axle piece" has the handle facing forward so I can hand-pull it or hook it up to a tractor. For that portion, I drilled a put a cap at the end of the handle and drilled a hole and put an eye bolt through it so I can connect it to the tractor pin, or I can carabiner a hand-pulling handle onto it.
I finally finished and tested it today and it works. I think the extra torque strain from the hill might cause the front frame to break sooner. However your cheap and easy design, and. Ecause it isn't permanently attached to the back section will allow me to rebuild it and/or alter the design a bit to suit the extra strain.
Sorry for the log-winded and poorly explained redesign. You were immensely helpful, though. If you're interested, I'll take some pictures or make a video. But it started raining shortly after I finished today.

Makify1 - 7 years ago

I'm glad the video was helpful. I'd love to see some photos whenever you get a chance.

Winston Thomas - 7 years ago

Titus no

carultch - 7 years ago

I hope Titus gets to ride in his canoe.

EZEEKEEL - 7 years ago

i built one and am stoked to try it out! thank you!!

aloha mike - 7 years ago

Great video, cart looks great. The end caps are not available at Lowes, HD, or Ace in the Denver area, and $6 each on Amazon were a deal breaker for me...back to the drawing board!

metafizzical - 7 years ago

If you haven't already figured something else out, I promise you HD carries the 1 inch. Schedule 40 plug (I used a plug rather than the cap because, unless you have a drill press, it's easier to drill a good hole in a plug than a cap that's going to be a little rounded-also I think it just suits this job better). I went in yesterday and made sure. I couldn't find it online or on the app, though, it only shows the threaded. There's probably a mistake in the computer system and they have the same SKU for both.
Also, FYI, the employees that work there have no say over the organization of the department. There's a separate team that comes in and seems to do a set up that makes absolutely no sense, and right when we learned where everything is, they'd change it again. The smooth plugs were not only NOT next to the other plugs and caps, they were on a different shelf.
If your Denver store doesn't have them find a manager or someone that's been there for a long time and have them call another store and get a store-to-store transfer. It may take a week, but it's free and the plugs will only be about $1.
Hope this helps.

mastersunfish - 7 years ago

cant wait to make one thanks!

Greghc48 - 7 years ago

How are the threaded rods secured inside the pvc from in between the wheels?

Makify1 - 7 years ago

It's a single threaded rod that goes all the way through. It's secured with nuts on the outside of each wheel.

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Nick Backencamp - 7 years ago

How much does this cost and would it fit a 10 foot sun dolphin kayak????

Cole Lawens - 8 years ago

how much did everything cost

Cole Lawens - 8 years ago

Awesome thanks

Makify1 - 8 years ago

about $30

Millicent Phillips - 8 years ago

I've looked and looked for your end caps that go into your pvc and can't find them....I know what they look like I just can find them...any suggestions?

metafizzical - 7 years ago

Millicent Phillips if you haven't already figured something else out, I replied to an earlier similar reply on how to get them through Home Depot

Makify1 - 8 years ago

The male ones (plugs) are harder to find. My only suggestion is to try different stores. I know that's probably not helpful but it's hard to know what any one store will carry. You might have better luck at a plumbing supply store. Amazon carries them (http://amzn.to/2e1SscA) but they are pricey.

Millicent Phillips - 8 years ago

I have no problem finding a rounded regular end cap but it fits over the end of the pipe(female) not inside it (male)

Millicent Phillips - 8 years ago

Ive gone to 3 home depots and what I have found are 2 end male reducers that both have holes already in the part that you drill your holes in (hope that make sense) which would be fine except one has a 3/4 inch hole and one has a 1 inch hole. Since you said to drill a 5/8 inch hole for the axle, If I use the one with the 3/4 inch hole already in it will that be to sloppy for my axle? Tomorrow I plan on trying sprinkler supply places if you think it would be.

Makify1 - 8 years ago

Hmm... Sometimes they are rounded and sometimes they are flat. Most hardware stores should sell them. Maybe ask an employee?

deputy dog - 8 years ago

fantastic!!!!

steve .dipko - 8 years ago

me and my wife just built one of these...came out like a champ...thx 4 the design...we hot glued ours...did u glue yours?

Makify1 - 8 years ago

I just dry fit mine and it worked for me but some people have said that that wasn't enough for them.

whollyman - 8 years ago

How heavy is it please?

Derrin Eckelmann - 8 years ago

Im going to make one of these to carry my heavy duty Igloo Sportsman !

cjchamburs - 8 years ago

do like your vids, thx bro :)

chris brous - 8 years ago

I got the same canoe

Fly Oz - 8 years ago

Mate, That was the best How to Vid and a great Carty design

Makify1 - 8 years ago

Thank you!

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Lou Siegel - 8 years ago

Excellent video and instructions.
Much better than the commercial cart/dollies I've seen at Amazon and other retailers.
Simple, inexpensive and functional.
Nice work!

Makify1 - 8 years ago

Thank you!

Dru Dunton - 8 years ago

Wondering if you think your design can be altered to use the cart as a dolly for moving stuff from the put in or dock to a campsite? We have some boat-in campgrounds that have a bit of a distance to the site. I'm thinking that the single handle could be replaced with two handles, equally spaced from the vertical supports that are bridged by a cross piece glued into place with two 90 degree elbows. The side wings might reduce its effectiveness in tight spaces, so I suppose those could be shortened to within the inside of the wheels. What do you think?

Makify1 - 8 years ago

I think your design would work and would probably be stronger and more sturdy than my design.

John McKendricks - 8 years ago

it is a pretty tight fit, wondering if you glued the joints?

John McKendricks - 8 years ago

+Makify1 thabks

Makify1 - 8 years ago

I didn't but I would strongly recommend gluing the joints.

Desert Jeff - 8 years ago

Hey I like your videos...

Good Job

Makify1 - 8 years ago

Thank you!

John White - 8 years ago

thanks for sharing

RM Simpson - 8 years ago

Put it together almost to the letter of your pattern. As soon as I put my canoe on it it fell apart. I know that glue would sturdy it up somewhat but my canoe is aluminum and I think yours would work better with a plastic boat.

hard2getitright again - 8 years ago

genius!

keith murray - 8 years ago

Seems like a great design, however can't keep the cart under the canoe which is quite heavy. I broke the middle tee coupling for the handle on my first go round... Any sugguestions?

Jim Morrison - 8 years ago

Great video. I loved the "take outs" of your pooch.

John Crypto - 8 years ago

just buy a couple 16' wheels and some pvc and fitting's ( male and female and two end caps . Also buy a short length of aluminum rod and two pins and washers and a couple bungy cords one long enough to go around the canoe or kayak and one long enough to reach from that bungy to the front of the boat . cut the pvc in two sections that tgether are just wider than the boat . glue the male and female so you can break that piece down . drill holes for the rod in the end caps and epoxy them in the caps with enough for the wheels washers and pins on the outside of the caps and about 6 inches to go into the pvc pieces . drill holes in the rod for the lock pins . fill the pvc with epoxy also and install the caps with the rods epoxied in them . (if you want you can add d ring onto the pvc also to attach the bungy cord . Now just assemble the two half sections tightly slide the wheels on the rods then washers and use the lock pins to hold them on . attach the bungy cord and slip the canoe or kayak inside the loop . then use the second cord to the bow and the cord to keep it from coming off the end . ;) this will auto adjust and you can haul your boat over anything use a bag to store the parts when you hit the water .

bamiya - 8 years ago

Burning the midnight oil. Just made one. Did not calculate one piece right. It's 4am now, home depot open I think at 6am. Going fishing at 8:30am. My friend is new to fishing and has not got use to getting up earlier. I'm always on the water by 7am. Thanks a lot, can't wait to use it. Going after some crappie today.

Nick Bamber - 8 years ago

Dude- your a legend - wanted to make one of these - your design is simple and effective and I intend to use it- thanks dude :-

Makify1 - 8 years ago

+Nick Bamber (PembsPara) You're welcome. Glad you like it!

Leo Kelley - 8 years ago

right ON man I just bought a canoe that looks just like the one you got so yeah I'll definitely will be building one of these carts for my canoe

Ali Mazin - 8 years ago

Such an awesome and very informative video, but may i ask from where i should be buy 5/8" Axle... thanks

Makify1 - 8 years ago

+Ali Mazin Most hardware stores carry 5/8" threaded rods as well as other sizes. Check near the nuts and bolts.

NEIL HAY - 8 years ago

good job.

Chris Girmann - 8 years ago

Whats the reason for the handle? It doesn't seem you can pull the canoe because it's way up underneath. I am making one for my fishing kayak. Thanks...Great video.

Makify1 - 8 years ago

+Chris Girmann The handle comes in handy when positioning the cart before loading on the canoe and it is useful sometimes when toting a boat "right side up."

Sean Donovan - 8 years ago

the way you slide the canoe on your car doesn't scratch the roof?

phartattack - 8 years ago

00:40 your "WINGS" are going to fall off as soon as you hit bumpy ground unless you put a through bar to support them.

Makify1 - 8 years ago

+phartattack I've never had a problem with that but reinforcing them is a good idea.

Pete M - 8 years ago

I thought your design and presentation was great, too, so I built mine accordingly. Wasn't sure if I needed the wings, so haven't added them yet. But I think carrying it upside down may be best. Thanks!

Makify1 - 8 years ago

+Pete M Glad you like it. Upside down works best for my canoe but you can't really do that for a kayak.

ElRagheb - 8 years ago

Nice video, very good job, hahaha, your dog was recording ? ... i´m doing my own according to yours. I´ll upload video once i finished

Makify1 - 8 years ago

+ElRagheb Awesome, can't wait to see yours!

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Jon Gutmacher - 8 years ago

great video

Makify1 - 8 years ago

+Jon Gutmacher Thank you!

Wilburn Crane - 9 years ago

Cant get it to stay under the canoe. Even with a ratchet tie down

keith murray - 8 years ago

How did you solve this problem? I'm having the same problem. Also, did you cement all the fittings?

Wilburn Crane - 9 years ago

Just finished mine. Got to dark to try it out. Ill do that tomorrow.

Wilburn Crane - 9 years ago

Thanks!!

RYAN DYAL - 9 years ago

Love the outtakes :)

Tim Murphy - 9 years ago

I built this project to spec based on the excellent video and multiple positive comments. I have to be doing something terribly wrong though. Although the cart works on a paved surface, as soon as you travel over grass or any other rough terrain, the cart slips out from underneath the canoe. I've tried securing the cart to the canoe with a bungee cord (useless) and even a ratchet strap...no luck. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Rick Chenier - 8 years ago

same thing happened to me

gman77gas - 8 years ago

+Tim Murphy You need bigger wheels/tires....go to Goodwill and get a kids bike for $5. and improvise from there....

Marlene L - 9 years ago

LOVE the out-takes! (and the cart) lol

Chris Hristov - 9 years ago

Thanks man, I'll definitely use your design!!! And I'll send you pictures afterwards.

You should sell this thing: I'm sure that you can do better than most of the manufacturers because your design is simple, functional, and cheap.

sreihart - 9 years ago

Love, love, love this design! I'm a short (5' tall), 61 yo woman and I've been looking for a plan that would help me with my 11' kayak. I have little upper body strength so this would also help me load by being able to roll it up to my mini van. Can it be used to help unload? So happy to see this video. In fact, I have some of the materials (wheels, PVC) so all I need is the fittings, threaded rod, washers, nuts and pipe insulation. Your video is so well laid out, explained and demonstrated. I'll take pics when I have it finished. Thank you for sharing your plan. I so very much appreciate it!

Bobby Shaddox - 9 years ago

Is it necessary to glue the PVC pieces together? When I walk forward, the cart collapses forward and the top wings pop off or curve inward.

Makify1 - 9 years ago

+DJ SHAXX Yes, you should glue the pieces together. Other people have had issues when they didn't use glue.

Ardyth Fitzgerald - 9 years ago

Bless you for this! I spent 2 years restoring a cedar strip canoe..last week I went and spent $160 Cdn for a cart..went for a maiden voyage 10min and some lowlife stole my cart..I found your video and am so impressed that youwould go to such an effort to help someone like me..now I can forget the slimeball who stole the other one and think about how cool you are..restores my faith..again Bless you!

Makify1 - 9 years ago

+Ardyth Fitzgerald I'm sorry your cart got stolen. I'm glad you like the video though.

Marie Annas - 9 years ago

Thank you for sharing

FatTireJournal - 9 years ago

love the out-takes on the back end I used to do that with my TV show.
thanks for posting

Chris Hobbs - 9 years ago

I built it and have had constant problems keeping the cart standing up as I place the canoe on top of it. Regardless of how I place it, or tight the bungee, the cart flops over rendering it useless and more troublesome. I would welcome any helpful comments on how to make this thing as useful as appears in video.

Makify1 - 9 years ago

+Chris Hobbs Are you placing the canoe upside down on the cart? A few other people have mentioned the cart rolling over too but I've never experienced that so I don't know exactly what is causing it. My suggestion is to point the handle into the canoe and let the cart tip just a little so that the handle makes contact with the canoe and acts as a third contact point to prevent further rolling.

LOU DEMARTINO - 9 years ago

Makify1 - 9 years ago

+Lou DeMartino YW

Brooke McQuale - 9 years ago

A cheaper way of providing the wheels is to get the large diameter ones from an old lawn mower.

Adam Lopez - 9 years ago

Nice design! Any idea how much weight it can bear (particularly with a canoe in the upside-down position)? I have an Old Town Discovery (169) that weighs in at around 90lbs.

Adam Lopez - 9 years ago

I have to decide if I need to return the returnable hardware and buy a cart, OR look at more burley PVC and build up another. Maybe a more braced design.

Makify1 - 9 years ago

Oh no! I guess 1" PVC isn't as strong as I thought. Looks like the fitting broke, that's really weird.

Adam Lopez - 9 years ago

+Makify1 So....8 foot voyage in the front yard and SNAP! Maybe the 1" PVC wasn't the way to go. This was in the canoe "up" position, not even resting on the "wings" that I was worried about initially.

https://goo.gl/photos/RjnRNkZAQJ4angjZ9

Makify1 - 9 years ago

Awesome! Your modifications sound like great ideas!

Adam Lopez - 9 years ago

+Makify1 I built mine over the weekend. I stuck with 1" pipe (at least for now). The wheels were on sale at Harbor Freight for $5.99 ea, but I splurged on stainless hardware. I also added elbows to the "wings" to help keep things in place and used threaded adapters to make the "handle" removeable (for easier storage). Thanks for the design & input!

https://plus.google.com/u/0/102786749596780698504/posts/P5hZqwXfgwk?pid=6152970985530365202&oid=102786749596780698504

Adam Lopez - 9 years ago

Thanks for the reply. I might make mine a bit more burley.

Makify1 - 9 years ago

+Adam Lopez Haven't really tested its limits but I bet it would do fine with a 90lb canoe. I'm pretty confident that I could stand on the side wings if my feet weren't too far out on the ends (and if I could balance that well). I'm not a huge guy but I am >90lbs. You could always built one with 1.25" or 1.5" PVC for extra strength.

Jonathan Cromwell - 9 years ago

I made this today in about 40 minutes...Haven't used it yet but it looks awesome!

j esplin - 9 years ago

Thanks for the idea. I made one and it seemed to be working ok, then it broke at one of the t-joints. I blame more my canoe being heavy as hell than anything. It's an older coleman canoe. Built like a tank but also just as heavy. I'll probably modify the design to suit my needs but building a second dolly with the same design and linking them up with the handle t-joint for better stability.

Woodenarrows - 9 years ago

Nice video, well edited and explained. thanks...

Makify1 - 9 years ago

+Woodenarrows Glad you liked it!

triumphmanful - 9 years ago

Need to add PVC Glue and maybe primer ? It won't stay unless glued up. Awesome, clear, and precise ! I hate videos on you tube that are un-clear and the person stutters, mumbles, says " UM, " , "BUT UM ", A " AND DUH" ! Why are people speaking like uneducated morons today ? Anyway, loved this, thanks so much !

jim c - 9 years ago

Hi There, used your plans and adapted for a kayak
works wonderful
Instead of parallel top rails, I angled the rails to follow the contour of the hull
Fits like a glove
Also didn't need the handle
I mount my kayak by standing behind the cart with both feet chocking the wheels.
Cart is tilted down , with kayak to the side I lift it onto the cart , it levels up and I secure with a bungee. then i can move feet away, Go to the front and away I go !

Makify1 - 9 years ago

+jim c Awesome idea about angling the top supports!

Yodaddi Jim - 9 years ago

Makify1 I just discovered this WONDERFUL video and it excites me to create this cart. I have two questions for you if u please don't mind answering: I have a Jackson Big Rig kayak that has a 37" width, should my "horizontal support" pipe be the same size (37")? Also, do you think its possible to add a 1.25" pipe onto my horizontal support pipe to create a "Roller" so that way the kayak can roll off/on? I truly appreciate your input/expertise and for sharing this wonderful video. :)

Makify1 - 9 years ago

+Rico Suave Yes, you'll probably need a wider horizontal support for such a wide kayak. Just measure the width of your kayak near where you expect to place the cart and make sure your cart is at least that wide. Your "roller" idea sounds intriguing. I don't know if it'll work but if you try it, I'd love to hear if it does.

Jesse Mancino - 9 years ago

The way you put it onto your vehicle was smart! Using the wheels to act like a second person almost. Ive been toughing it up the side of my vehicle and I am going to try that method next. I have some el cheapo cart I bought. I should make my own soon.

John Leyva - 9 years ago

Awesome job at both your creation and the video...keep'm coming.

greg brown - 9 years ago

Finished up my cart today,works great.the only thing I did was make it a little wider and I have 13 inch wheels.would put a pic but not sure how on here.thanks for the video helped me out a lot!

Trevor Wolfe - 9 years ago

How do you keep the canoe from falling off the cart keeps falling over when I'm trying to pull it

triumphmanful - 9 years ago

+Trevor Wolfe see the bunjie ? Nerd !

Jesse Mancino - 9 years ago

+Trevor Wolfe My kayak only falls off when I going onto a bad angle. Its top heavy so every direction of travel must be straight. Avoid going across hills on angles. That might help.

Lisa Spears - 9 years ago

i am having the same problem. it seems the end of the kayak is not the place for the cart. more centered, and may have to push rather than pull. I also noticed that turning the kayak over, bottom up, the cart performed better.

Makify1 - 9 years ago

I bungee cord the canoe to the cart and that seems to work. You could also try changing the position of the cart to balance the canoe better.

Esther Frasher - 9 years ago

thanks!!

EDDIE MAN - 9 years ago

I'm liking it. definitely making one of those. Thanks

Mark Williams - 9 years ago

Your cart design was what I was looking for. Not only does it carry the canoe well, it can help you load it singlehanded on a SUV. Thanks

Elena L - 9 years ago

Just discovered this tutorial...super straightforward and clear. Great quality! Can't wait to try this out. My kayak bottom is scraped up from all the times I've dragged it around the side of the house...

Quang Vuong - 9 years ago

very cool project. thanks

Dean H - 9 years ago

The outtakes are hilarious.

Lene Ring - 9 years ago

Where did you find your axle? I am having problem to find the right one.

Makify1 - 9 years ago

It's usually available at most hardware stores. In the big box stores it is usually in the same aisle as the nuts and bolts but often kind of hidden in a rack with metal tubing and sheet metal. At smaller hardware stores it might be somewhere else. You can also ask an employee where to find the "threaded rod" and they'll be able to help.

Ujash Shah - 10 years ago

Grt Grt Grt Helped a lot & will do it ............ Thanx

Jacob Speed - 10 years ago

This is pretty awesome. I got everything but the wheels from lows for just under $30 That included the 1" PVC pipe and fittings as well as a 3/8" x 3' threaded rod, nuts and bolts, pipe insulation, and pvc ratchet cutter. I got the wheels for about $8 for 2 at harbor freight. Before this project I purchased a dolly at sports authority for around $70 and it was a piece of junk, so I took it back. This PVC dolly will be much sturdier and i like the looks of it much better, and it floats. All for around $38 :)

Brooke McQuale - 10 years ago

Hi, I made one and it works great and had no problems with your directions mainly because I do this sort of thing for a living (I'm a GC), but for projects such as this and others like it, may I suggest that you supply some sort of "cut list". Instead of just saying it should be 9" wide, 7" high, etc., a cut list allows for the lengths that go into the tee's, etc. For example: the fittings I used, the insert length is 15/16ths (so I rounded off to 1", because it's not that critical) thus, if you want 9" between fittings then you have to cut the tubing to 11". I little diagram at the end of the video of where these pieces go in relation to each other would be helpful. Also, I used the large wheels off of an old lawnmower and as things worked out I didn't need to cut the threaded rod, plus, I used end caps on the exposed ends which not only makes it look neater but it keeps the foam tubing from sliding off. I think mine could beat yours in a race.

andrew louderback - 8 years ago

Get over yourself. There is a diagram

Cameron McQuale - 10 years ago

You have a canoe?

Garbage Man - 10 years ago

Made some changes to the design to better fit my sit-on-top kayak, and two small cones on top to better fit the scupper holes and two closed hooks on both sides of the PVC pipe above the tires. This helps to secure it with a bungee both on the water and on land. I'll try to post a video.

Ryan Green - 10 years ago

This is a great design. I built one for my kayak and it is bomb proof - so much more sturdy than the $100+ ones you can buy at a store or on line. Thanks for posting this video.

Bassett Hound123 - 10 years ago

nice video.. and dogs just like to help...lol

Pat Mack - 10 years ago

To poor to buy one so I'm looking for sturdy ideas. Thanks

Bill Gates - 10 years ago

Very smart idea!

Tony Martinez - 10 years ago

Ok man here is my video. Thanks again !

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Makify1 - 10 years ago

Great video! I like how you painted it.

Tony Martinez - 10 years ago

I built mine tonight. I'm going to make a video so you can see how it turned out. Thanks!

Makify1 - 10 years ago

Awesome! Can't wait to see how it turned out.

David Kayholm Jr. - 10 years ago

Great cart. I making one tonight so I can use it this Thursday which is my day off. I price it out and it should cost right around 25 bucks. I already bought the the wheels last night. I have one question. You said you had to cut the rod for the axle down a few inches. I was wondering why you did not just leave it at the 24in.

Makify1 - 9 years ago

I could have left it at 24 inches but the axle would have stuck out past the wheels a little and I was afraid it would snag on things like my leg. Ouch.

T.R. PufnStuf - 10 years ago

This is a great idea and I thought about doing it. I priced out all the items and the cost was $51.49 at Lowe's. And that's using a much lower quality wheel that you showed. I found that I can buy a new one on Amazon or Ebay for less money. A consignment store here in my town actually has one for $50 that I am buying tomorrow. I'll save $ .49. But it is a good project, I just don't see the advantage from a price perspective.

T.R. PufnStuf - 9 years ago

oh. ok

Patrick Smith - 9 years ago

i just think that your comment was criticizing but not in a mean way and i think thats cool

T.R. PufnStuf - 9 years ago

Patrick Smith - 9 years ago

I wish all youtube comments were as non insulting as this one.

Adam Robins - 10 years ago

Thanks for posting this. I think you just solved my problem.

Erric Kielhorn - 10 years ago

Great job! You made this very simple and understandable.

CrashbladeKnives - 10 years ago

Nice cart. I appreciate the tutorial.

Reds Kayak Fishing - 10 years ago

This was a great video, thank you. I went out and bought everything and had it built in no time. Only thing I used different was 1/2 inch PVC, just because the kayak is a lot lighter. And it is a lot cheaper than going to Academy sports and buying one for 60 bucks.

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Gregg Eckersen - 10 years ago

I would also like the individual piece measurements if you can provide them. I see po1ntman asked for them as well.

Makify1 - 9 years ago

I finally got around to making a supply list and cut chart. See the link in the description.

candyraved - 10 years ago

I made my version of your cart, I'll be posting the how-to later (when I have a chance to edit the footage).

Check it out and let me know what you think:
http://youtu.be/zz_I59i5cN0

=)

AK AKM - 10 years ago

Very good. I was able to make a kayak cart after watching your video. Keep up the good job.

candyraved - 10 years ago

I love it and I enjoy your video making skills. It took me a bit to get the pieces together as Alaska blows in terms of getting things cheap. That being said, I will be making one of these tomorrow (I hope) and I will video it and post it to my channel. The only thing is I wish you would have said what the measurements of each piece is. Wasn't too complicated, but it would have assisted in the process =)
Thanks again!
P.s. I have the same old style canoe you have, mine is an '82 and red.

grand dini - 10 years ago

good job

Allen Hiebert - 10 years ago

Thanks :) I've been wondering about making a cart more versatile...you answered my question. Great video composition too.

Michael Plesch - 10 years ago

Nice cart....great dog! woof

FStewartIII - 10 years ago

GREAT IDEA

gskate104 - 10 years ago

nice job!

solarson53 - 10 years ago

clean project, 'well explained

Matthew Sinnen - 10 years ago

Is that schedule 40 or standard PVC?

Jhon Doe - 10 years ago

Very disappointed ...I made one of your carts and it did not work

Makify1 - 10 years ago

What do you mean? How did it not work?

Michael Smith - 10 years ago

hey,

Caddis gets a thumbs up too. I've been looking for something like this. Thanks

hmongwild - 10 years ago

great build. im gona make one for my hobie kayak.

Keithava - 10 years ago

This is one of the better ideas that I have seen yet. You can use it for either boat. You could probably even fix up something to carry some gear. I might use this to do a bike trailer too.

Hélion kobretti - 10 years ago

Gostei!!

james wong - 10 years ago

Do you glue the parts together? I just made one but haven't had the chance to try it out yet thanks

Makify1 - 10 years ago

Yes, I glued the parts together. You might be able to get away with a tight dry fit though.

Andrea Jeske - 10 years ago

Really excited to make this! Thanks so much for posting this

Upallnight - 11 years ago

Love the out takes.

Michael Barth - 11 years ago

Total cost was 38.00 at Home Depot and harbor freight tires. This is the same price as what a similar one sells for on eBay with free shipping and no sales tax, but at least I can say I built it myself. Thank you!!

William Dees - 11 years ago

Thanks for the instructions. I will use this to build a cart for my canoe.

jahmeykan - 11 years ago

Nice cart. I love the fact that I will be able to load my canoe on my Expedition without breaking my back! Can you give specifics of the components and the recommended assembly method? Thanks!

mgmartinec - 11 years ago

PVC is measured by the inside diameter. Also, you might be looking at the T fittings, which are larger so they can fit the straight pipe on the inside

Greenpond09 - 11 years ago

Looks awesome! I appreciate the very informative video and plan to build one soon. I will try to post some pics as soon as I finish.

Lynnda Butler - 11 years ago

This is by far the best instruction for building a cart. We will adjust the width to fit the kayak and take the wings off for kayak purposes. Off to get parts Btw, the puppy is the best!!!

S.S. Juana A - 11 years ago

This is awesome. Thank you for sharing. Can you share the list of stuff with measurement that you used to built this cart?

Makify1 - 11 years ago

The PVC is, in fact, 1 inch. The top supports are 12 inches apart from the centers of each pipe.

cossimodo1 - 11 years ago

I have the same question as GoneByRVBlog. In the video the PVC appears larger than 1 inch. Also, you indicate that the length between the two top support bars is 12 inches. That being the case, is that the length between the inside, center or outside of the two support bars? I appreciate any clarification you can provide. Thanks and regards.

GoneByRVBlog - 11 years ago

Is the PVC really 1" or is it larger?

Mauricio Orantes - 11 years ago

Going to home depot now!!

Jon New - 11 years ago

Great vid, I'm building this but going to extend the handle to hook it up to my bike.

Jon New - 11 years ago

Great vid, I'm building this but going to extend the handle to hook it up to my bike.

Jaime Martinez - 11 years ago

Going to give it a try. Thanks!

Luan To - 11 years ago

Best instruction on Canoe/Kayak cart online by far.

rascal4now - 11 years ago

Excellent!! Very well done video. Thank you. Will send a pix from Canada when I get mine built!! :)

storybored - 11 years ago

Great, simple design. Well done video. How about a piece of rope threaded through the handle end cap (knotted on the inside). Then you could run the canoe and cart right into the water at the ramp and retrieve the cart with the rope once the canoe is floating...

Zaxfire69 - 11 years ago

Building this in the morning!

DfishT - 11 years ago

Love the dogs role! Great job on the video.

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