How to Make a Kayak Cart out of PVC | CHEAP
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 16. 07. 2020
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This video will give you step by step instructions on how to build a kayak cart yourself for about $30. For cheaper wheels, you can pick up the plastic ones at Harbor Freight for $5 a pair, this is how you do it for less than even $25.
The cart is made up of PVC pipe, wheels from Amazon, and an old pool noodle. Mine has held up easily through about a dozen trips to the lake and just recently to Lake Norman North Carolina. Make sure you leave the plastic out of the sun to keep this lasting longer, although some good quality paint protector spray will go a long way too and that is what my kayak cart has on it.
The only thing I would really add to this cart is a bungee cord that can wrap around the kayak to hold it more securely onto this cart. The cart holds up just fine, but if the kayak is dry and the pool noodles are dry, the kart can sometimes slip off.
Other than that, this cart can go through rocky roads, muddy roads, or paved roads. Doesn't matter, you're good.
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My 10' Kayak:
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Kayak Cart:
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2 Rubber Wheels: (if you want the cheaper $5 plastic wheels, go to Harbor Freight)
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PVC Glue:
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Instructions:
Step 1 - Cut the 10â section of 3/4â PVC into the following lengths.
(qty)
(1) - 11 1/4â
(4) - 8â
(2) - 5â pieces
(2) - 4â pieces
(4) - 3â pieces
(1) - 18â piece
Step 2 - Drill a 5/8â hole through two of the PVC end caps
Step 3 - Glue the pieces together
Step 4 - Put the axle together (from left to right)
(1 wheel) Lock Nut - Flat Washer - Wheel - Flat Washer - Hex Nut - Lock Washer (do this again for the other wheel. Lock nut faces outside.
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Just a suggestion, because I didn't see or hear it in the video (sorry if I missed it!): Don't glue anything until you've dry-assembled the whole cart to check the fit of all the pieces.
Just bought a tandem, thanks to you brother i now am a proud owner of a cheap reliable yak dolly. Thanks again...
I just added up the cost to build this as of July 2022. For the glue and parts used, going with Loweâs prices, and two wheels from Harbor Freight, it is about $65, not counting the need for a foam pool noodle or pipe insulation, paint, or bungee cords to secure it to the kayak. Starting from scratch I believe this would be about $75 or more to build, using all new supplies, and doing it 100% right without cutting corners. If you already have some things available then it would be a bit better. Otherwise I have seen some ready made kayak carts already available for around $50, though the wheels donât seem to be as nice. But those could possibly be replaced.
Some suggestions I would have when building this one would be to add 3/4â dowel rod internally in the H frame and in the top two T frames where the kayak rests when in use. This would strengthen the frame considerably against flex or impact. The Tee joint fittings would then be the only weaker areas, but at least the longer pipe areas would be much more stable and less prone to crack when flexed. Also, in order to make the paint stick better, or simply just to remove the lettering that is all over the PVC, rub it down with acetone. This wipes lettering right off and removes the glossy surface, leaving a matte finish that paint will stick to more easily. Nail polish remover is usually 100% acetone and is cheap at the dollar store. Works great.
For those tracking, this cart cost just north of $100 to make in July 2023 from Lowes
@@giantmanice I bought a decent one for $40 last fall. The same one now is $55, but thatâs still just half of what you just stated. I donât see any gain in making one anymore.
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We just bought our kayaks and started thinking about DIYing our own cart. This is awesome. I like the design and the function.
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful for this first timer. I have a few things to add âŠ
.. when gluing, be sure to push the parts together firmly. Probably a no brainer for most, but again- first timer.
.. I added a 1/4 x 3â eye bolt to each of the lower sections of the lift sections so I could hook a bungee after loading my kayak.
Ladies and gentlemen, I built this cart today. The only things I would change:
- use steel for the axle tubing if your kayak has some weigh behind it.
- add some sort of D-ring or attachment point.
- add TWO flat washer to the built. Using locking washer up against PVC is asking for cracks. So the axle should look like: PVC cap, flat washer, locking washer, nut, flat washer, wheel, flat washer, nylon lock nut.
I spent $41 exactly, and then another $20 on tires. I wanted to make it today, and found some awesome inflatable tires with grease fitting for the hubs, and figured since the trailer could end up in the water, being greasable would be awesome. I also added two d-rings, one on either side of the trailer/Dolly (trailly).
So what I do is put the yak on the cart, run a 1â ratchet strap from one side of the cart, over the yak, down to the other side of the cart, and secure it. Put the front of the yak in the bed of the struck (or on top of a car), go to the back, pick up and push it all the way into the bed. What this does is keeps the cart attached to the yak for the entire trip from the house to the lake, to unload I just back the yak out of the bed until the cart hits the ground, walk up to the bed of the truck and grab the front of the yak and walk it where I wanna go. I never disconnect the cart before commuting! Works AWESOME.
Where did you put the d rings?
@@KiltySpoke as far to the outside of the kart as possible so that you have something to hook into!
Just put two of these together for my wife and her sis. Waaaaaaay better than a commercial purchased model and a 1/4 of the price. Well done lad!
I appreciate it! Good job and enjoy. We're actually just about to bust ours out again for the Spring this year.
This looks like a simple, yet great solution to hauling around your kayak! Great tip about fixing the end of threaded rod you cut too. Nice job, Shaun!
The threaded rod trick came from a comment in my other video, super helpful! Thanks!
Did this build and it came out great. Thanks for the video and instruction!
Best video assembly and details on CZcams! Great job! I guess you could even increase tube diameter for bigger heavier boats. Thanks for you efforts! đ
Thanks for including the test portion.
For sure! Thanks for checking it out
Great video, clear, concise and well presented. The spring washer that you have placed next to the pvc cap that was bored to take the axle is doing nothing other than wearing the pvc cap away with use. As a number of others have commented, a washer would be more appropriate. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to make this video and for posting for others. Just one thing, if you value your wife don't let her go out on a kayak on any type of water without wearing a personal buoyancy aid. Yes, they can be hot to wear in fine weather, hopefully never put to the test but it might just save a life. Look after the little one as well! I wish you and your loved ones all the best in life, live long and prosper, regards from an old chap from England.
Fantastic. I'm going to build one for my pedal boat.
Awesome job on this build! Strong & simple. Heres an idea to make it collapsible: dont glue the 2 foam covered T Supports to the 2 upper 3" segments...sand the top of the two 3" pipes to allow a little slip fit. Mount the 2 foamed bars on top with no cement, then drill a 3/16" hole in each to accept a tractor pin. Do something similar with the Kickstand to make it removable. Or, don't even use it, tilt the kayak on its side and mount the Bungee strap.
I want to thank you for this video. I made one following your instructions. My kayak is 36 inches wide, so I made a little wider. I added a inch to the 4 and 5 inch sections. I didn't glue it together because when I put it together for the dry run I couldn't get the piece apart. THANKS
Watch your miter saw hack for repeat cuts. You need to have your scrap be able to move freely after the cut. The pipe can get bound up between the blade and your wood block and send it flying!
Wow đŻ very impressive Iâm going to make my own đThank you
Just built 2 of them for my paddle boards. Cost around $100 to build both of them using 1â pvc. Seemed cheaper to build 2 than one. One of them would have been around $65-$80 depends on if you can find cheap tires. I was lucky to find 4 inflatable tires for $40 on Amazon.
Excellent ! We've got a 14' canoe 3' wide and I've seen use of an inexpensive dolly after cutting the plate (bottom) off and sanding out the areas where plate was.
It depends on how heavy of a kayak (canoe) isđ
I love it! Thanks for sharing!
We enjoy kayaking! This is a great idea!
Glad you liked it! Yea, try it out - it's so helpful
Outside With Mike did this very project 3 years ago as well.
Very detailed.
well done
Thank you good man!
I'mma have this built by tomorrow evening
About to make this myself. Thanks for sharing! Wouldnt a washer after the PVC and before the lock washer be better? Would think the washer would crack the PVC overtime.
I just completed mine today,,,Just like yours..
I am gonna try that on my inflatable boat too
This is such a good video. Thank you!! I actually want t9 make one for carrying two stand up paddle boards and think this will work ( or some variation) . You mentioned not gluing certain pieces if you want it smaller to transport- what keeps the two side together if they arenât glued? Do you need to bungee them together if they are âcollapsibleâ as it were. Thanks again!
Does the tee for the kick stand need to be angled??
Hello my friend.
This is a nice and economical idea. You have created the Ski Cart from PVC great. Congratulations. A nice and useful video. Thank you for sharing. See you. Great greetings.
Thank you! I would love to go skiing down this haha
@@KellyConcepts You're welcome. See you. I would like to go skiing too.
Nice DIY my friend.
I appreciate it! đ
Just a comment from a Canadian. I have an 80-90 pound fiberglass canoe. The above vide is good for a very light kayak. So I made mine with 2" PLumbing PVC piping. Bought the same quantities of everything as per above.
Material and Cost
Wheels: 2X @ $14.99 each
T's: 7X @ $2.58 each
2"X12Ft PVC PIPE @ $13.19 each
5/8 Rod (72 inches) @ $14.99 each
2" Caps 5X @ $2.79 each
PVC Cement @ $4.25 each
Hardware (nuts bolts and washers) $7 for all.
2 rubber bungees @ $2.89 each
1 pool noodle $4
All of this for $130 dollars total (factoring our good Canadian Provincial and Federal Taxes (14.9% - Free healthcare does cost something)
So, I tested, and the device supports the canoe no problem. If I could post a pic, I would. Great plan and video above but again, if you have anything that weighs more than 40 pounds, I suggest going for plumbing PVC pipes. More money, but much better durability. :)
Weâre you able to fit the noodle pieces over the 2â PVC?
Very cool! My kayak is 55lbs and yea the cart can't hold much heavier than this. Thanks for providing the parts list and helping everyone out who comes here!
@@islandboysrc5910 Hi Jeremy, so far that is the only part of my 2" pipe concept I don't like. So the noodles of course do not fit. so I had to slice it lengthwise and open it to the PVC and secure with Tie Wraps. I know big pool stores sell the very fat noodles,I'll be looking for this soon as the weight of the canoe really crush the small ones. As for ease of pushing or pulling, this cart is a charm. when the canoe is well positioned to the center of the canoe, it's like pushing a feather. I have a 15' 1973 Bombardier fiberglass and teak canoe, weighs about 80-90 pounds. Too bad we can't add pictures to posts. I may post a video and link it in my next comment. Cheers
@@KellyConcepts No thank you! Kelly Concepts!
What size wheels did you buy please? Standard Dolly wheels are usually 10" but trailer wheels are bigger?
Good stuff sir!! I'm building one of these for our paddle board based off your design and was wondering if you had any other ideas to control the sliding of the board on the pool noodles? The paddle board is lighter but still 12 feet long. We're up on Norman on the other side of Stutts so maybe we'll see you out there?
Great video. Interested in how you connected to your golf cart, couldn't quite see in the video. Does the yak bang into the golf cart when you stop? Can you put golf cart in reverse and back down a ramp? Thanks for taking the time.
Good job like it
Thank you!
Hello, thanks for sharing your project. What kind of tubes are? PVC ok, but for what use usually they are made for? In Italy seems to be impossible to find them, I only found something similar in swimming pool materials but very expehensive.
Thank you
Great video - do the lock washers chew up the end caps they butt up against ?
This is cool. I'm going to give it a try, but I think I want mine to be tall enough to take on and off my truck. Do you have any advice on how you would modify the plans?
Respect!
For the axle housing assembly I used, going outward from ends of housing :
Coupling / Drilled plug / Fender washer / Regular nut with drop of red threadocker / Wheel / Regular nut with blue threadlocker
HF steel hub, plastic wheels with rubber tires for weight savings.
I tilted the stand housing upward about 15 degrees so there is little chance of the stand dragging or catching rocks, etc. when the kayak is moved, which tips it down.
Also, I didn't glue the stand, arms, or "H" assembly, so it can be diisassembled and placed in the cargo area of my kayak.
I might drill for hitch pins but so far the pieces haven't budged.
Great video! I think I'll try to build one of these. How far apart are the bunks once completed? That will be crucial for my build.
Thank you! The bunks on this one are about 12" apart. My previous cart was about 10.5" apart. You can change this up as you need to.
This one is wider because I felt like it would be a little more sturdy.
Hope that helps, thanks!
Great idea... and its called a nylon insert
Nice job. Only the lock washers serve no purpose except for being a spacer. You'd be better off using another flat washer or 2. The lock washer will dig into the cap it's next to and and destroy it over time
For sure!
@@johntruex I would use nylok nuts on both sides of the wheel
Great clip, thanks , one question and also one suggestion:
1- why do you need that long handle. seems not much useful
2- I am thinking another method: one (in 3 pieces) horizontal PVC connected to 2 vertical (with T of course). those 2 vertical pipe to go directly inside kayak scupper drain holes, . the vertical pipes need a stopper (possibly a pipe with larger diameter than scupper hole) to keep the kayak button above the wheels. any opinion?
is it possible to build system with one wheel?
Great design, the only thing I am gonna do different is drill a hole in 5/8 rod snug against outside washer and use a spring clip to make it store smaller by removing wheels quickly
How is the plastic ends caps for axle holding up? Would think the threaded rod would eat away at it over time,
Great video! I was wondering if you had an approximate price for materials?
Are these measurements specific to the bottom of a certain kayak or are they universal?
I have an 18 ft Creek Town Canoe. Will this support a canoe that size?
Love this... Thanks. It stood out to me that the kickstand rod could be removed during transit as it looks like it could get hung up on stuff (brush, rocks, divots, or thick grass)?
That was my thinking and the reason Iâm reading through the comments!!! Have an awesome day!!!
HOLY SMACKS! I have the exact same kayak as you lol...
After a couple trips to HomeDepot and a trip to Harbor Freight, I made the exact one from your other video, paint is drying over nite. Is this one is pretty much the same except for being bigger? Should of made one of these helloing time ago earlier today I did some plastic welding to my kayak. Plan on taking it out tomorrow to do some fishing.
Thats awesome! These wheels are from Harbor Freight too so they're probably going to be identical.
Yea the only difference here is that this one is wider and I show that a bungie or tie down really helps with holding the kayak firm to the cart. All else is the same. Good luck and have fun!
Great DIY and thanks for taking the time to demonstrate for us, but I'm curious. How long is the threaded rod axle you're using? Can't find the length anywhere.
Those threaded rods come in 36 inch long at Hardware stores just have to cut some to make this.
All this is lovely.but. how long is the cart rod
What length rod and was diameter pool noodle
I have made several iterations of a kayak cart out of PVC. But I found PVC is not robust enough. Even switching to schedule 80 pipe didn't work. They were really sweet and worked perfect for awhile. But, PVC is too brittle in cold weather and isn't strong enough for a heavier fishing kayak. They all snapped eventually when they hit a bump or get jolted. Too bad, because it seemed so ideal at first.
In the areas where the cart would seem weakest, you could reinforce it internally by just adding a round wooden dowel rod the same diameter as the inside of the pipe. With 3/4 pipe that should be a 3/4 dowel. It should fill it up completely and eliminate any flex which would cause the pipe to break. Poplar wood is strong, and oak is stronger. This does add to the cost though, and at some point it would cross into the area of just buying a ready made cart.
What was the final length of the axel? Just got the parts to make this and want to make sure my length is right
Hi - this is great. Do you sell them?
parabéns!
Any tips to hook this up to a bike?
How long is your axle rod? My store has 2ft but yours looks longer.
I need a dolley for my inflatable boat. I thought of making one from metal but I can't weld... Wood will rot... PVC! Thanks for the ideađđ€Ł
Just a question as I am building your dolly right now. The kickstand. When you are putting it together it seemed to stick straight out, but when I see it complete there is a bit of an angle (makes sense). What angle did you put it at? Great video.
Thank you! Straight out is actually ideal. I made a slight mistake here by angling it down a smidge, should have either kept it straight or angled up. It sometimes falls backwards when I am loading the kayak. Not a big deal, but annoying sometimes
@@KellyConcepts I am planning on using your design, the only issue is the angle of kickstand, that will be my only alteration..so I came back to comments and sure enough is has been addressed!
Can you use pvc conduit?
Question is that long kickstand necessary? Can I leave it out? Or make it shorter? Looks like yours drag on the ground a bit now and then when moving.
It keeps the cart upright so itâs easier to load the kayak but thatâs about it. I actually shouldâve tilted the kickstand upward so itâd be far off the ground, not tilted downward like I did. I cut mine shorter to solve my issue.
Thanks appreciate it
threaded rod is odd. Why not set it up like a wheelbarrow axle?
The wheels on Amazon are $35 for a pair. Plus other materials, may be able to buy a Malone cart for about the same cost. Of course youâd miss the diy thrill.
Yea true. At Harbor Freight the pair of wheels are under $10 with a coupon
What size wheels please? Standard Dolly wheels are usually 10" but for heavier outfits some use bigger trailer type wheels?
6.99 at Harbor Freight
nice instructions but the parts list was short. you have to watch the whole video to get all the parts. there are more than three end caps. good idea to fit everything together before you glue. BTW. a bit heavy on the music but nice anyway. too bad all these parts have quadrupled in price in the last two years.
Nice... but will it hold up to the abuse of beach launching a fully loaded fishing yak?
It probably wouldn't hold anything much over 100lbs (my kayak is 55-65lbs). But using an all black ABS pipe instead of PVC would be more sturdy.
How long is the threaded rod? Thx
Great question.
@@cubicounce8063 I bought the 24" and was too short so I needed to go back and buy the 36"
@@omartazi8589 Diamater size of it please?
@@markweatherall7437 5/8â
I made this exact cart. This particular cart doesnât work for heavy fishing kayak. I have a 120 pdl and itâs way to heavy for this. The weight of the kayak puts so much pressure of the top tones that they come in glued even after curing overnight. Might have better luck with thicker pvc. Or instead using some kind of through rod on the top and not two pieces.
Length of Axle??? Seems a lot of people skip that part.
BEST DETAILED VIDEO ON CZcams ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN KAYAK CART, HANDS DOWN!!! :-) DO NOT BUY WALMART'S DINKY LITTLE CART FOR $50 LIKE I DID - YOUR KAYAK WILL FALL OFF OF IT!!
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This came out great. The problem Iâm having is that I like to use this cart with a fully loaded fishing kayak. Probably closer to 100lbs rigged up. Any suggestions on how I can make it stronger for what Iâve got? The axel bar looks like itâs flexing a bit. I wanna keep it as is since most of it is already glued. Could I add anything to strengthen the axel area? I know it this might be dumb question but could a 3/4â threaded axle rod squeeze in to a 3/4â PVC pipe? Was hoping the actual measurements of either product would be a tad smaller or larger than the stated measurements. Kinda like lumber. Any help would be appreciated.
Update: found out that a 3/4â axle rod fits perfectly inside of a 3/4â PVC pipe. So if youâre like me and needing something stronger that can handle a heavier load this is a great option. I also shortened the 4â PVC end pieces of the axle to 1.75â. This shortened the wheel base adding even more strength.
@@stango77 Do you use Plumbing 3/4" pvc pipe?
@@markweatherall7437 yes PVC schedule 40 I believe
@@stango77 Thank you.
@@markweatherall7437 your welcome and Goodluck on your build.
Can you clear up the confusion on one of the cuts? Is it 11.25 or 11.5. You verbally call it 11.5 in the video. I think 11.25 is correct.
do you remember the length of the axel you used
36". I bought the 24" and it was too short
Nice job!!!
Thank you! Cheers! đ»
Must be nice to live in Mayberry ... where nobody steals your stuff that you leave by the side of the lake. đ€
Leave it on the shore! Yeah you come back and itâs gone!
Your lock washers aren't really doing anything. You'd be better off to use nylon lock nuts and flat washers everywhere. Other than that, good vid. I'll be making one this weekend.
I believe the lock washers are used for spring tension.
This is not cheap sorry ! Thanks for the video, i just completed 2 carts. First all material added cost me 75 $ canadian dollars for each, so keep in mind nothing is cheap now. 3 things need to be added in your video. 1- the 5/8 inch rod is a piece of 36 inch long (not specified), second please add one more washer between the pvc cap and the lock ring ( when tighten the lock ring damage the pvc cap) 3- Never leave your wife assembling without supervision ( messed up and need to do more work...) Very good montage for the video, keep up the good work and good luck to everybody !
Was cheap entire thing cost 30$ for me
The 11.25â piece should be 10.75â!
Why 10.75 rather than 11.25?
Incredible video. I canât believe you dragged that beautiful kayak across all those stones needlessly. Do all that on the grass - Please.
your 11 1/4 inch cut doesn't work , it should be 12 1/4
Why did you need the extra inch?
@@michaelroach962 if you use the measurements in the video, you will not br able to connect the top part to the bottom. It will not line up.