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 Built my own cart!
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02/18/13 07:36 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,332
Kayak_and_Crossbones
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I know many on here have carts for their yaks b/c they are simply to heavy to transport without one. I've never really had that problem until two days ago. I found a great spot to put in on a new lake, but it meant carrying my yak about 200 yards, plus all the gear. So, a little searching on line, and this is what I found. http://palmettokayakfishing.blogspot.com/2011/04/diy-bulletproof-kayak-cart-build.htmlIt might be a well known link on here, but I had never seen it. After a trip to HD and Harbor Freight, this is what I've got!  A little O.D. Green, and it looks like it could fire mortars!   
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Re: Built my own cart!
[Re: Kayak_and_Crossbones]
#8605946
02/18/13 09:17 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
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B_Rod
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Using a small piece of artillery to move your yak. I like it. 
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Re: Built my own cart!
[Re: B_Rod]
#8606252
02/18/13 10:14 PM
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 957
readtrio
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I need to build 2 of these. I might use this too!
Thanks for posting!
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Re: Built my own cart!
[Re: Kayak_and_Crossbones]
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02/18/13 11:32 PM
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Bass Art
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I don't know about bullet proof, but it is a handy design. I built the same cart, from new materials, and had one of the PVC Tees break while moving a kayak. I've fixed it easy enough, but I would never use one of these to take on a trip where I had to store it and use it to portage with repeatedly. I would take the best cart I could buy.
Just saying. The paint job does look good, though. Definitely more custom looking than mine.
Nice job!
Artie
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Dad took me fishing when I was 10, and I've been pretty much hooked since. He went to be with God on August 14, 2012. I miss you, Dad.
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Re: Built my own cart!
[Re: Kayak_and_Crossbones]
#8606697
02/18/13 11:32 PM
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Joined: Jan 2012
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Big redneck
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Looks great! They are very handy for loading and unloading when alone.
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Re: Built my own cart!
[Re: Kayak_and_Crossbones]
#8606856
02/19/13 12:09 AM
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 2,583
YakFishField
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For $35 I might need to rethink my "I'm too manly to need a cart" mentality... 
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Re: Built my own cart!
[Re: YakFishField]
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02/19/13 03:06 AM
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readtrio
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I think I'm going to use schedule 80 PVC. Won't cost very much more and only ways a little more than sch 40. And, its a whole lot stronger than 40 too. When we replaced high pressure lines at work we always used sch 80 pipe for that.
Last edited by readtrio; 02/19/13 03:07 AM.
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Re: Built my own cart!
[Re: Kayak_and_Crossbones]
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02/19/13 04:01 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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The Thorpedo
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Totally needto build a card would save so much time and multiple trips to the truck
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Re: Built my own cart!
[Re: The Thorpedo]
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02/20/13 03:30 AM
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Kirby12
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I just built the same one but couldn't find the jumbo pool noodles so I temporarily used pipe insulation till someone starts carrying the noodles. Where did you find them?
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Re: Built my own cart!
[Re: Kirby12]
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02/20/13 03:35 AM
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H.Town_paddler
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I just built the same one but couldn't find the jumbo pool noodles so I temporarily used pipe insulation till someone starts carrying the noodles. Where did you find them? Check out Leslie's pool supply. That's where I got mine.
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