How to Build Your Own Canoe & Kayak Cart
Canoe or kayak carts make it easier to move boats to and from vehicles and into and out of water. Many canoes and kayaks weigh a lot, and for many boaters, using a cart is the only way to maneuver a boat alone. There are several carts available on the market for moving canoes and kayaks, but it is possible to construct a cart from some easily obtained materials.
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Things You'll Need
- Empty plastic milk crate
- Drill and bits (3/4" and 1/8")
- 1/2 " metal rod
- 1" PVC pipe caps
- 1/2" fender washers
- Retaining clips
- Saw
- Self stick foam pipe wrap
- Tires (pneumatic or solid)
Instructions
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Locate the center point along the plastic support strip on the lower side of the milk crate without hand holds. Drill a 3/4 inch hole and repeat for the opposite side.
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Determine the center point of both PVC pipe end caps and drill a 3/4" hole. These will be used as spacers for the wheels.
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Mark a center point on both ends of the metal rod about 1 inch from the ends. Drill a 1/8" hole at each end which will allow a retaining clip to be inserted.
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Insert the rod through the holes drilled in the bottom of the milk crate. Place a PVC end cap on both ends with the solid end facing out.
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Slide fender washers on both ends next to the PVC caps and put wheels on both sides. Complete the wheel assembly with a fender washer on the outside of both wheels and secure with retaining clips.
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Remove a v shaped section above the handles on both sides of the crate. Apply foam pipe wrap to the top of the crate and down into the v shaped cut.
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Tips & Warnings
Use pipe wrap with peel-and-stick adhesive tape.
Set the hull of the canoe or kayak in the "V"-shaped groove.
Strap the boat down with a bungee or shock cord to hold in place.
Use caution when using saws to cut plastic or metal.
