February 13, 2024 - The pool noodle we used produced 4 x 14 inch pieces. One hint to assist with sliding the pool noodle on is to sand down the edges of the pvc pipe so that the sharp edges do not cut into the middle of the noodle. Here is the finished project. Use some straps to hold the kayak or canoe onto the cart ...

June 7, 2022 - Kayaks, canoes, even SUPs are welcome -- this is your place to post your paddling photos, ask your gear questions, share your experiences, or just be a part of the paddling community! ... Do you find the C-Tug to be a frustrating, maybe even inferior product, and if so is the Wilderness Systems ...

October 25, 2019 - I wanted to be able to have a cart that held firmly to my canoe but I did not want to modify my canoe. I was able to make the cart out of 2x6 lumber glued and screwed together and with the oarlock sockets screwed onto the bottoms. I was able to make it clamp on to the carry handle of the canoe ...

September 16, 2023 - I made a cart today using an instructables tutorial. https://www.instructables.com/Easy-canoekayak-portage-cart/ You need a milk crate, golf bag pull cart, zip ties, pipe insulation foam And a few household tools like screwdrivers and adjustable wrench. I took apart the golf cart until I had...

These free plans will show you how to make a kayak trolley by saltwaterkayakfisherman that is portable and affordable. This DIY kayak trolley is easy to disassemble and reassemble so you can place it into the hatch of the kayak. It will always be handy when you need to move your kayak from ...

April 4, 2013 - The cart after it was welded and I added the 2x3 pine to the top. I made my own axles out of old heavy bolts, with rubber spacer's and snap rings to hold the wheels on. I used some old canvas to cover the pine (guess where I got that canvas) I painted it green like my canoes.

October 24, 2020 - Just glue the H section to the Axle Casing. Then glue the 2 kayak brace pieces onto the top of the H. Last is the little kick stand that you will glue onto the middle T from the axle casing. The rest of this project has to do with the axle casing. With 2 of the caps, drill out a 5/8" hole so ...

June 8, 2023 - Cut two pieces of the pool noodles to fit the length of the top bars, about 22″. Cut one side open lengthwise like a hot dog bun on each length. Slide the noodles over the top bars and use three zip ties per side to secure them to the cart (this way they can be replaced when they start to ...

June 5, 2023 - Roll that heavy kayak with a smooth, heavy duty set of wheels that you can make yourself in about an hour. This inexpensive DIY kayak cart will save your

May 12, 2023 - Just thought I would put this out there. I came across this at the Small Craft Advisor.

October 1, 2020 - Using my metal-cutting bandsaw, I cut the lengths of tubing that will make up the triangular shape of the canoe carrier. The math here is pretty important. The sides had to be wide enough to span the thwarts and tall enough for the canoe to move freely on uneven terrain.

My suggestions are 1) use a bungee cord and make sure it is nice and tight, 2) try moving the cart in relation to the canoe to find a better balancing point, or 3) point the handle into the canoe and let the cart tip a little until the handle wedges against the canoe and acts as a third contact ...

Answer (1 of 4): Steps Do this twice to form the rails that the cart will rest on. 2. Slide the 8" pool noodles over the four 10" PVCs from the previous step. 3. Connect the 4" PVCs into the bottom hole on each T. 4. Connect the second set of T's into the bottom of the PVCs in the previous st...

Moving kayaks to and from the water can be difficult. Instead of carrying or dragging your boat on the ground, build this simple DIY kayak cart kit to make transport easy! This DIY kayak cart kit includes the connectors and end caps for the frame only. The other needed materials along with ...

May 12, 2025 - The rigid wheels may not be as good in soft sand as some of the wide inflatable wheels, but their 14” diameter makes it easy to run over the rough terrain I built it for. For about $50, I had a cart that is the equal of any of the expensive commercial ones and much sturdier than the various ...

I saw your diy pvc cart first but I like the look and sturdyness of this one much better. About 12 family members and I go on 2-3 canoe trips a year and would like to incorporate portages but they are tough with all the gear we have. These carts seem like they would be perfect for what we need.

November 1, 2017 - Portage Cart for Canoes and Kayaks: I have a large canoe (approx 17 feet long and 4 feet wide at the middle) and more often than not I am the only one physically able to move it (at least until the wee ones get bigger MUH HAHAhahahaha). It probably weighs close to 100 lbs empty.&nbsp…

August 1, 2024 - In this article, I share six easy steps to turning a hand-pulled golf bag cart into a kayak cart that works.

March 31, 2020 - The only "All-Terrain Workhorse" cart on the market truly engineered for large watercraft and heavy loads that also provides the wheel clearance required for unique boat hull shapes!