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Willie G - 6 years ago

people I know he gave some dimensions in the video that doesn't mean it will work for your kayak, use it as a reference and you'll have to tinker with it a bit until you find what works for you as long as you can use a measuring tape and have a few simple tools it really isn't that hard

Todd Berdnier - 6 years ago

My god... LANCASTER COUNTY'S FINEST

Keith Bodine - 6 years ago

Clear as mud. Useless.

TheMxer48 - 7 years ago

bath salts are strong in this video

Sam kogan - 7 years ago

hey man, did you use locknuts?

Sam kogan - 7 years ago

also, how long is your all thread?

FU - 7 years ago

Just made mine today, going to try it out with my Perception Pescador Pro 120 which is 65lbs without extras. Fingers crossed it does the job! Thanks for the video.

D.W. BIGGLY Big League - 7 years ago

Nicely done. Pay no mind to the haters.

danhold1 Holdcroftski - 7 years ago

Great job, great idea

Ask The Pro DJ - 7 years ago

sucks balls

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Martin Pêcheur - 7 years ago

r u on meth...

nick mikash - 8 years ago

Try filling the PVC pipes with aerosol expanding foam insulation. That stuff is pretty strong once it sets up.

Togamac - 8 years ago

Thanks for the video. Some good ideas there. I found myself wondering throughout the video how the thing was supposed to work until the very end when you said that the tubes go through the scupper holes and then it made sense. You may want to mention that up front. Now, I'm wondering what the top piece is for. Won't the weight of the kayak hold it in place without the top piece? Don't take the haters' comments to heart. It's people like you who have made this a great country. Keep on DIY!

triumphmanful - 8 years ago

Wheels cost more than $25.00, where did you get them ?

Samanda - 8 years ago

Harbor Freight, about $5 each

Tom Crowley Htc - 8 years ago

6.99$ at Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/material-handling/solid-flat-free-tires/8-inch-solid-rubber-tire-42427.html

Gabesafish - 8 years ago

I tried this for my Old Town Predator XL. Without fear loaded in and with it the troll my motor insert, this boat is already close to 100 lbs. I've seen vids using this design on a Hobie PA 14 so I figured if it worked for that behemoth it would work on mine, but the end result was not good. There was way too much slop, flex, and wobble. It will end up either damaging the cart or the scupper holes, or both.
My mistakes:
I used 3/4" PVC for the scupper posts. Too skinny, should have gone with 1". I may try wrapping in foam but tha won't fix all of the issues. The rest of the frame is 1", so should be plenty strong, but the whole thing twists and bows under the weight of the kayak.
I made the axle a bit wider than it probably needs to be, 30". The wider it is, the more bow you'll get.
I'm going to start over trying the bunk style cart, or maybe a hybrid of both. What I liked about this design is its simplicity and lightweight nature. I like the idea of being able to break it down to store inside the yak.

JCaprice Florida Fishing - 8 years ago

I too have some wobble and bending issues. I am going to fill the PVC with wooden dowels. I have added PVC end caps and drilled 5/8" holes for the axle. I'm still trying to figure out a method to reinforce the the PVC axle housing. BUT, eBay has a few under $40.00 Kayak carts that may eliminate all of the DIY issues.

Gabesafish - 8 years ago

*without being fully loaded with gear, and without the trolling motor, this yak already weighs close to 100 lbs

GETREAL! - 8 years ago

what kinda stupid DYI video is this, you should shut up more and show us more. WASTE OF TIME,

junkman 81 - 7 years ago

GETREAL! you might want to just buy one if this seems a little too advanced for you.

jason dugger - 8 years ago

I'm pretty sure it's diy dude. Take an english class before you talk crap about other l people's videos.

Wyatt McCombs - 8 years ago

lol go to the search bar and look for another video not that hard sunshine

Meinsnailen - 8 years ago

I decided to duplicate your dolly because it looks like a good plan BUT Home depot does not supply T-joints and tight 90's like that for 40 PVC pipe, where did you get yours?
Thanks

Meinsnailen - 8 years ago

+Wyatt McCombs Thanks, strange that the depot doesn't sell and Lowes does.Thanks again.

Wyatt McCombs - 8 years ago

+Meinsnailen Lowes or a local hardware store

grasshopper breezy - 8 years ago

I like the way your thinking man... Sweet wheels

Wyatt McCombs - 8 years ago

+grasshopper breezy Thanks man!

Ryan Waggener - 8 years ago

The axle, did you cut it to a certain length or buy it pre-cut? Where? Or what length?

Wyatt McCombs - 8 years ago

+Ryan Waggener I got it at Lowes. I just left it at the length I bought it in

achigurh - 8 years ago

I have a 2016 FS12t (approx. 77 lbs) with about 15 lbs of gear. If you have a heavier kayak, the PVC will not hold up, even for short hauls to the launch. Mine popped as I set it down, ready to load up and go home after a fishing trip... Probably 25 yards from the truck to the water on a slight gravel incline. Better off just shelling out $50 for the real deal.

Tom Crowley Htc - 8 years ago

My cart broke too.
Twice.
At the same place ( upper T)
Ended up filling the vertical tubes (from top to bottom ) with metal rod.
After this improvement my cart working fine .
So far "survived" 10 fishing trips

Meinsnailen - 8 years ago

+Wallace Sweeney III I saw that one diy'er loaded his with wooden dowling that may help.

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WW2son - 8 years ago

I'm going to give this a shot, Im going to flair my wheels out 45deg, maybe for more stability. The cart at Bass Pro has too many bad reviews to spend the money. You would think Bass Pro would make a cart to carry their kayaks.. Mine is a 12 footer so I am concerned about using (3/4 40pvc)....There is a "furniture grade" pvc? I'm going to use this on the axle part. I don't carry a cooler, so this may help with the weight. This is a good case of trial and error...

Slim1 Dune - 8 years ago

Anyone have a good diy scupper dolly for heavy yaks?

Rodney Hamilton - 8 years ago

I am thinking a similar design made of wood would work. 2X4's?

Michael Einolf - 8 years ago

dont the nuts on the axle come loose when you start rolling it?

Alexander B - 8 years ago

+Michael Einolf If they do just paint them with nail polish or use loctite

Slim1 Dune - 8 years ago

you think that pvc cart will hold a 140lb hobie pro angler with gear?

Ivar The Boneless - 8 years ago

+Slim1 Dune - No way. If you're hauling a heavy fishing yak with gear, get a metal cart made for the job. I've tried two PVC cart designs on my Ascent FS12T, which is 90+ lbs., and both failed within 25 yards. Schedule 40 PVC is too weak, brittle, and flexy for heavy yaks, especially for carting over bumpy/rocky ground.

Kayak Fishn01 - 8 years ago

Thanks for the Video, I just made one for my tarpon 100 and it works great. I did make a couple of mods to it, I used 5/8 lock nuts and flipped the 10" length of PVC next to the axle. The I did that was because I didn't want the PVC to create any drag under the kayak in the water. I will test it out next week if mother nature cooperates.

Wyatt McCombs - 8 years ago

+Kayak Fishn01 Glad I could help!