SOT transport

Advice
#1

After years of sit inside kayaks I boughy my first SOT kayak.Although it only weighs 44 lbs, I find it clumsy to carry it 100 yards or more to my put ins.

Any suggestions & how better to transport it.

Has anyone tried the the yak strap or can recommened a kayak cart that folds up so I can store it in my yak.



Thanks

#2

cart
Get yourself a cart , your yak shop should help you out with the proper brand. FishHawk

#3

I carry boats balance on my head.
You might need to put a pad of some sort at the balance point of your SOT.



It is also possible to carry a 44 pound SOT under one arm, if you rig up a strap and pad to transfer the weight to your opposite shoulder.



A third option, rarely used. You don’t want to drag the SOT on the ground because you might wear through the hull. But you might cut a panel from a garbage can and drill it so you can attach it to one end of your SOT. Then you can drag one end and the garbage panel will protect the boat.

#4

premade carts are surprisingly expensive

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I made my own 2-wheeler from the wheels and axle of an old utility dolly and a little lumber. Mine is a little bit more bulk than premade ones, but the premade ones are still really bulky to try to stow on your yak. Best to leave it on the shore, as I do.

I generally only need to use the cart for my 3-man canoe when I am by myself, but my SOT and Surfski I balance on my head (not at the same time).

#5

Which model?
Some have deep enough seats to put a hand inside to carry. Some have carry handles. I carry one of mine with its thigh straps. You could always add a couple of padeyes for a padded carry strap…



jim

#6

Thigh Straps Work to Carry
Sling it over your shoulder …