I recently purchased a Trailer Dolly at Costco, for $24.99 - normally used for manouvering trailers by hand. With a few simple modifications, I was able to make it into a canoe/kayak cart suitable for toting the kayak back and forth from the campsite to the water. *** Apparently this unit is now on clearance for $14.99 - even better.
Here are some pics…
http://www.picsoup.com/images/41353kart1.jpg
I cut the handle, using the T-bar as the front support, and bolting the remainder as the back support.
http://www.picsoup.com/images/49783kart2.jpg
I cut up a pool noodle into three pieces and slit the long piece to put over the back support for padding.
With the cart positioned near the middle, I strap the kayak on using the same straps I use to tie it on the car, and we’re off to the lake. I even let my 5 year old ride in the cockpit on occasion.
With the large tires, it can handle a variety of terrain - we went through the forest down a short hiking path to the lake.
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Needs to be said: Good Job!
Thanks for sharing, now,
I have to see if I can find one.
I admire good improvising. Good work.