PVC kayak cart
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May 13th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Looks awesome. I think you should have a video which shows it in action, transporting your yak.
July 24th, 2008 at 3:45 am
It would be great to get the dimensions and measurements.
March 18th, 2009 at 9:23 am
what is weight?
May 4th, 2009 at 11:56 am
About 17 lbs
May 4th, 2009 at 11:58 am
It is about 12″ wide (not including the wheel) 24″ long and about 16″ high. The dimensions were really a function of the width of the axle used.
May 4th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Parts list: All 1in Pipe, could use 3/4″
10ft PVC Pipe
4 90 deg elbows
8 45 deg fittings
4 Tees
2 Cross fittings (4 way)
2 Caps (into cross fitting)
Wheels and axle (I had an old hand cart)
2 cans of plasti-dip (optional) any color
Pool noodle
1st drill a hole in the caps, to fit the axle, then with axle in measure the bottom cross bar to fit the distance between the wheels. Cut other two cross bars to match.
Cut 16 - 2 to 2.5 in pieces of pipe, to connect the fittings
May 4th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Dry fit in order Cross Fitting, Pipe, 45deg, Pipe, Tee, pipe, 45 deg, Pipe, 90 deg. Repeat for other 3 sides.
Measure and cut the support bars - dry fit
Glue the top bar & 90’s, the tees & cross bars, and the cross fitting, cap and cross bars first separately. Make sure all parts are square.
From bottom up put the pipe sections and glued up pieces together. The very last pieces to glue are the 90s with the support bars.
The glue sets up quickly so make sure to think it out.
May 5th, 2009 at 3:19 am
Thanks for posting that info!
May 26th, 2009 at 1:13 am
with regards with the cost… how much is the total cost on average for the materials?
May 27th, 2009 at 12:43 am
Depending on how much you pay for the wheels, you should be able to make for less than $30
May 27th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
thanks good to know…
June 24th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
How does the kayak fit on the kart? How did you measure to make sure the kayak fit the kart?
Bought all the stuff from you parts list, but unsure how to measure. Your cost was about right on.
Thank you.
June 24th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I purchased two wheels and an axel….so how to measure is question…didn’t have a old garden kart….just to explain my question a bit more…Thanks again.
June 25th, 2009 at 1:59 am
The width between the rails for mine was based on the length of the axle. Put 1 wheel on axle, put caps on 4way fittings and slid on axle, put 2nd wheel on. Measure between fittings, this plus the distance into fitting gives you length of bars that connect sides.
Measure twice/cut once or was it I cut twice and it is still too short??
Good Luck
June 27th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Hey, thanks for answering my questions. From the info you have provided here, my husband and I put together 2 kayak carts!!! We are pleased to say they came out great! I am excited to paint them and put them to good use with our kayaks. Thank you soo much.
Have a great “kayaking” summer
August 9th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Worked like a charm. Thanks for the design.
August 24th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Thanks for this. I gave my 19 year old son my canoe last week, and today we built a cart for it using your design. We made it bigger, the cross-braces being 251/2″ including insertion depth.
I was a little concerned it might not be strong enough, that the weight of the canoe would push the top apart. So just above the bottom 45’s we put in 6″ pieces below the T’s for the cross-braces, to bring strength up higher.
It came out great, and now my son can walk his boat to the lake.
So Cool.
August 24th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Glad it worked out. That is the nice thing about PVC , you can change it to fit you needs.
April 30th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Great idea, very affordable and inventive
Making this myself too, thank you.
May 11th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
hey love the design!!!
what do you do with your bike once you get to the river??? i’m trying to find a way to rig my bike up to my kayak. i’ve thought about having a small raft with a tarp tied to the back of my kayak… but i’m thinking there’s a better way…?
May 13th, 2010 at 7:18 am
i have a 3 person perception acadia 2 do you know if a cart like that would be able to hold a kayak that big?
May 17th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
@eyething1 ;
Should not be a problem, I use it with a Ocean Kayak Trident 15 loaded down. With all my gear it is pushing 90 lbs
May 17th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
@djpp12275
Thanks, I think? Not really sure what your looking for.
May 17th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
@mayday1967
Thanks! Post a reply when your done.