Homemade PVC Kayak Scupper Cart (EASY & CHEAP)!
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Supplies:
10" Wheels - amzn.to/2nxzTDH
3/4" Tee fittings x 5: Home Depot
3/4" PVC pipe: Home Depot
PVC Cement & Primer (you could use SS screws instead): Home Depot
5/8" threaded rod: Home Depot
5/8" threaded rod nut/washer kit: Home Depot
Pipe Cutter: amzn.to/2mNmWGZ
In this video I talk briefly about Florida life and new projects for upcoming videos. I also build a PVC cart for my latest kayak. I was able to build my cart for about $25. It works great! Not all kayaks are the same so this is a reference on how you can make a custom sized cart. Notice I don't measure anything.
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This the best videotaped and simplest DIY cart I've seen. Minimal parts. The camera is close in and at a good angle at all times. And the explanations are short and to the point throughout. No unnecessary waffle. Possibly the cheapest solution also. Thank you for posting it.
At 08:23 of video, he states nut goes easily/conveniently inside the pvc tee.......this is a bit of a problem, as 5/8 nut fits too snug....it binds within the tee housing causing friction; axle doesn't turn without resistance, and axle fittings become undone. I made a slight modification to make the cart work: Insert 3 5/8 lock washers inside the tee, and follow with a 5/8 washer outside the tee - then follow through with rest of the instructions. Lock washers create a bushing for the axle to sit within. Lock down wheel to axle, allowing a dime's worth spacing on one side to allow for just a little play on each side. Cart now moves freely without the nut binding within the tee (nut is now outside of the tee). Otherwise, this cart design works quite well. Thanks much!
Thank you for making this video! My boyfriend and I both made a cart for each of our kayaks. Mine is a Hobie Outback, his is a Wilderness Systems Ride 115. We followed your method exactly, no measuring, and they both work perfectly. The best part is that the materials to make 2 carts cost about $60, which included the ratcheting cutter (we had pvc primer and cement in the garage already). Great tutorial!
I'm picking up a ride 115 and I can't emphasize enough how excited I am to get this thing put together! Thanks for the measurement free method to your madness.
Made one for my kayak and works beautifully. Only thing I would suggest is inserting a smaller tube or even a wooden dowl in the uprights as I think it just needs to be stronger through the joints.
This worked great!
Had to cut the scupper holes a bit wider to get the pvc through but that was about the only elbow grease required in my case.
Very simple to do. Thanks for the video.
The wheels make it so much easier to move the kayak around.
You cut the scupper holes? If you had to do that I’m not convinced your kayak should use a scupper cart. Some kayaks do well with scupper carts and others don’t have the structural integrity at the scuppers to handle a cart. Maybe a bunk cart would have been better design for your particular kayak. Either way good luck and hope it works out.
@@KayakDIY I’m actually in the water now. Still floating 😀
It was more of the inside of the holes had an extra plastic layer which made the hole a bit smaller. The outside is the same size.
Plugged up the holes just in case.
Been floating for an hour with no issues.
But holding a cup of coffee while rolling the kayak to the water was a walk in the park thanks to the wheels
Thank you..
I love kayaking and it's very hard to handle it around..
I will make my own...
Thank you for the instructions..
I bought a cart for my PA 14 but used your video to make one for the wife's ATAK 140. Works really well. Thanks
Looks like a cheap and easy wheel cart! I might go this route for mine since it seems sturdy, light and easy to customize! Thanks for sharing!
Happy to help
"You could get crazy about this and end up measuring" lol
just made this today for a Perception Pescador 120. Thanks fo putting this up. Works like a charm!
+Jim Klinkhardt glad it works well for you! Thanks for the feedback.
Woot! I already had the wheels, so this cost me around $10 and 10 minutes to make. Thank you so much! (and lol... yeah... I didn't bother to measure anything either! Easy peasy!)
Was watching your original video on a homemade kayak cart (the one with rubberized coating) and I'm so glad I found this before I started working on my cart tomorrow. My kayak does have scupper holes and this is a much better design for the one I have.
Still using this cart shown in video. Been very pleased with how it works and have not noticed any significant flaws yet to note.
I made this this morning and couldnt be happier i orangily had a off the shelf kayak cart which the kayak would sit on it was always falling off and drove me insane so very happy with this and it only coast me 45 australian dollars appose to a ready made one for 150 dollars. So definatlly reccomed
cheers mate
I built this with a few slight differences, mainly due to the availability of parts and my own impatience. lol It worked out very well. I'll be featuring it and tagging you in a future video where I review my Kayak, a Perception Pescador Pro 100.
I went with 8" wheels they had at Home Depot because they didn't have 5/8" all thread so I went with 1/2" and the wheels had a 1/2" hub.
My initial purchase was quite a bit more than stated here, BUT, it was because I didn't have any of the PVC extras like cutter, primer, cement, and I bought a small hacksaw for the bolt. I'll be using the PVC stuff for future projects anyway.
On my kayak, the wheels actually drop between the insides of the storage space, so that was a bonus. It helps keep them secure. I also noticed that the scupper "pegs" were sticking below the kayak by a few inches after trimming. I didn't want them snagging every weed underwater so I trimmed them back to just under a flush position. they still fit beautifully. Thanks!
Sounds good. : )
Thanks brother! Have been trying to figure out the easiest, lightest cart so I can load all my fishing and crabbing gear and get the boat to the water. This design is awesome!
Tim M thanks for stopping by the channel. 🙂
This is amazing. Thanks for a simple yet effective way to move a kayak!
Glad to help
This was an excellent video - thanks for posting! Used this for a tandem kayak using 1" PVC and it worked terrific! Appreciate it!
+KEN BOLTON Thanks Ken. Glad to be of help. Just like sharing ideas and building things.
Awesome idea! No straps! Everything else I see is bulky & ridiculous. Love the easy on-water storage concept. You da-man!
De best DIY. Who needs a measuring tape? Thanks for your idea.
Simply Rise happy to be of help! 😃👍
Just got my first Kayak.... You sir are my Hero. Much Love HH James
Dirt Diggler Metal Detecting thanks! Not sure I’m worthy, but appreciate the comment! 🙂👍
*Supply Links:*
10" Wheels - amzn.to/2nxzTDH
3/4" Tee fittings x 5: Home Depot
3/4" PVC pipe: Home Depot
PVC Cement & Primer (you could use SS screws instead): Home Depot
5/8" threaded rod: Home Depot
5/8" threaded rod nut/washer kit: Home Depot
Pipe Cutter: amzn.to/2mNmWGZ
In this video I talk briefly about Florida life and new projects for upcoming videos. I also build a PVC cart for my latest kayak. I was able to build my cart for about $25. It works great! Not all kayaks are the same so this is a reference on how you can make a custom sized cart. Notice I don't measure anything.
Made my cart, it’s perfect, your instructions were awesome. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
thank you for this wonderful common sense way to make a cart and for the practical way you demonstrated everything!
Thanks for taking the time to post. Easy to make and serves the purpose!
Just saw your video and liked it, built my own and it was super easy. I already had an axle and wheels from an old powerwheels so it only cost me $5 thanks for the video
Thank you sir, great video! And the hand gestures are great for this type of video
Thanks! I just went out and bought all the materials to do this. Much appreciated!
Thanks for the lesson. I'm going to build one of these for my kayak too. I have a lifetime brand like some others that commented on here. I'm going to try 3/4" PVC and see if it fits or not since there are conflicting comments regarding the fitment of that size pipe. I'm also going to recycle some wheels that came from an old fertilizer spreader; they're not pneumatic they're hard plastic, but should still work just fine and save myself $8 and won't have to worry about flats or leaking air, but the ride won't be as soft.
That's very smart thank you for awesome video I'm going to make one for my hobie compass as their kayak carts cost $320 in Australia.
Awesome, can't wait to tackle this project. I love PVC pipe, it is so useful for many things! I have a cart I bought, it is a POS and I will use the wheels off that to build this! Thanks for the vid!
Best video out there for what I wanted to do. Thank you!
thanks cuz.... i built mine tonight...i have the same kayak as you perception rambler 13.5. thanks again for the post....
Vincent Veltri Rambler 135 is a great kayak. Best tandem kayak for the money. Three of my family members own one.
Excellent - I even have same Yak (Sunset) - the battleship of Yaks love mine - thanks for brilliant idea
Thank you, your vlog is very clear and easy to follow.
Excellent video will be making this tomorrow thanks so much
Just a few comments: 1) Place wooden dowel sticks inside the PVC to strengthen them and 2) Drill out threads on nuts, before placing them inside the T-Fitting. They work very well as bearings for the all thread rod axle.
+Steven Hutchins Certainly many ways to make one. Your alterations sound great. Thanks for sharing.
Hey man! Awesome how to. Literally just got a bonafide ss127 and am making this cart! You just got subbed! Maybe we can get out there on the yaks one day?
FloBass just note that some kayaks do better with bunk style carts. I don’t know enough about the Bonafide and the strength of the scupper hole areas. I definitely wouldn’t use scuppers if the kayak is loaded with heavy gear. We did another PVC cart video showing a bunk style mount as well. Hobie kayaks were meant to have scupper carts. Some other kayak brands are made of thick material so I do scupper carts. Just be aware of the risk with certain kayaks. I prefer scupper carts for convenience. They stay in place better.
Very nice. I will definitely be doing this for my kayak.
If you don't put some support (like dowel a rod) inside the uprights, you'll end up breaking it.
Can you explain
@@mickster026 the vertical peices need support. All the torque is on them. Simply put a dowel rod inside them to make it more rigid. 👍
Thanks much, man. Def the best and easiest video of thwm all.
Thanks!☺️
Wish I made this before I ground the crap out of the bottom dragging it 100 ft over blacktop... now I have to watch Kayak repair video's and fix the hole I made in the rear hull!!
Good work mate I'm doing the same idea I love it
Glad you like it.
All looks good except you should put the cart in the scupper holes under the seat for better weight distribution there for less strain on your arm
True. That can help a lot.
WOW, can't wait to get started.
great video, you make it look super easy 👍, I'm on it!
+Enrique Barroso it is easy. Only difficult if you overthink it.
Your kayak has to have reinforced scupper holes for this kind of kart. It will ruin your scuppers and they will begin to leak when your on the water. Your kayak has to be made for a cart like this. It may work for a while or at first until the holes begin to weaken especially on rough or uneven ground. If your kayak scuppers are not reinforced than choose another kind of cart. Your manufacture will tell you what kind of cart they recommend.
Definitely need to be cautious. Problem is so many people load up the kayak with heavy gear and then use this style cart. I haven’t had issues. Perception kayaks are thick hulls though.
Great vid. Thanks! Was just going to be building a cart then saw your video. Helped give me ideas. Subscribed!
+Tech Zombie glad to be of help.
I would really love for you to make a video of you launching and retrieving a kayak with this cart
easy once you get to the water remove the wheels
best one on youtube
Totally might try this I so don't have £100 to spend on a trolley.
Great project. I'm going to do one for my new kayak. But that video is tough to watch due to the motion - I call that Barf-O-Vision. It would be a lot better with a stationary camera.
I hear things both ways from viewers. I feel the best compromise would be for me to upgrade to Gopro Hero 6 with great image stabilization. That way people get first person view but less jumpy. Thanks for feedback.
Sweet and simple like it Great video
Glad you liked it
Nice Lil design 👌
I like the PVC cutter! Convenient
excellent, thankyou for taking the time
No Problem. Happy to help. Thanks for stopping by.
Just made 2 of them, too easy, thanks.
Thanks Mate ..Simple DIY
save Money😎👍👍👍
I absolutly love this idea thanks man your awesome I will defenetly gonna do same thing...your the best#1 ....thank you and keep up the great work &ideas
Thanks Juan!
used your idea seems like it's gonna work great man
+the chad and your idea for the trailer has worked well too!
Thanks man glad it worked hope to see it in action on some water
Thanks... you're awesome. I just built mine.. I'll upload the video in response to yours. Thanks for the help.
Making one right now. That's mint. 👍🏻
Thank you! Gonna make it today. I live in an apartment structure and have to negotiate some corners. Would this cart withstand temporarily turning the kayak 90degrees and placing the bow or stern in between the scupper posts sop that one end can be low and the other high to get around the corners?
No. I don’t think so. Really only fits the kayaks the way I showed. If you try to put kayak on cart in other orientation I don’t see it working well. Not sure I exactly follow what you are asking, but just doesn’t sound like it would work well.
@@KayakDIY just some weird angles to get into my place. I gotta turn my kayak 90 degrees to get out the door so the scuppers wont work for wheeling it down a narrow hall. I may build a cart with 4 wheels and two rails with 3 pieces of canvas (strong material) to form a sort of hammock for it. Like a U on wheels.
Hope you could see mine!! Built based on yours for a 12 footer Kanoa Fishing Kayak! THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!!!!!
Thanks bro... working 2000%
Glad you like it.
Good
I want to build one, but was curious how the pvc holds up over time and if it can handle some terrain? Thanks !
Mine held up quite well! I only got rid of it due to having companies sponsor me with carts. I eventually had so many dang carts it was ridiculous. However, the cart never broke. Key definitely is in making it low profile. Long pvc pipe is weaker than short. Basically the weight of kayak on pvc is not amplified by leverage of long tall pvc cart. So keeping low profile and short cut pvc pieces makes it stronger.
@@KayakDIY 💯 I was thinking as low as possible so there's little give. Thanks much and congrats on sponsors!
Shot in the dark, any idea how much weight it can support?
Very clever!
thanks for this Im going to home Depot asap n start 😎
+HEAVY CHEVY no problem. Happy to help.
Thanks
that's Awesome thanks!
Is this strong enough to pull behind a bike for about a mile
Be very CAREFULL with using SCUPPER HOLE CARTS. One crack in the hole and you got problems which will not easily go away. A sit on cart is much better and does not put strain where there should be NO STRAIN PUT. I learned the hard way. HAIR LINE CRAKS do leak and inside a scupper mhole can be very hard to about impossible to repair.
Many times its actually worth it to spend a little more amd make a better design then using Scupper Holes for something they are not made for.
Great video. Thanks!
Joe Jenkins thanks!
Good job! I like your house, you can go Kayak everyday, I wish I can go everyday in Toronto Canada Lol.
We love it too. Lots of sacrifices were required to make it happen. I had to move away from all my family which is difficult, but now they have a place to vacation. Real estate here is really affordable. Ocean access homes for $250k. That is a lot of money, but reasonable for what you get. We just live tight with our budget and make it work. I had to move to get viewers more content. I love this channel and interacting with fellow kayakers.
The "Hawaiian lay" is actually called a Plumeria(I believe that's how it's spelled), very nice!!!
Yep! In fact I started selling cuttings from that plumeria tree. Money does grow on trees! Haha.
👍 Great instructions.. I'll be making one soon
TeacherMom 22 thanks! 😊
Thanks! Great videos as always! Nice home.
+Teachit Learnit Thank you! We love our home. It is a continuous work in progress but it is fun seeing the improvements.
Fantastic!! Thank you so much!
+Motorclaw happy to help. Thanks for stopping by.
but wheres the 5th Tee go??
Awesome video bud! built in 6 min like a fkn champ
D Stewart I put a 5th removable tee on after it goes through the scuppers that way if I hit a bump it holds cart in. I only transport kayak empty as I don’t want to stress out the scupper areas.
Thank for your help
Looking into the design I want to go with. Also saw your video when you made the kickstand version with the pool noodle. This scupper version looks a little more simple and you dont need to strap it down. Which design do you prefer?
It is actually a bad idea in the long run to use the scupper holes. Many, many kayaks have developed cracks in the scupper holes due to the forces. It is much better to make a cradle with pool noodles. Also if you make a scupper hole cart, It will not fit other kayaks if you have friend go with you. I have had both but only use a cradle with pool noodles now.
@@kendallturnage9058 yes that it what I found out eventually as well. Probably will go with something like a c-tug
Top Banana 🍌🍌🍌 in the UK and on my way to B&Q 👌
Thus will be my next diy I will build for my feel free moken 14
+Jace Thornton for the money I really like this setup. These have held up well. Built similar ones for other kayaks. Once you have the tools to work with PVC you can do tons of fun projects.
JT Kayak Fishing I have a feelfree 13.5 lure and I love it
That is very helpful and thank you
Thanks Wyatt! Glad you liked the vid. Stop by again.
what city are these homes on the water in?
nice... with a little creative someone could likely rig a scudder to fit on this scupper and turn it into a multi purpose gadget
First off, GREAT IDEA! Thanks for doing this video. However, I have a question, what is your reasoning for using a threaded pipe for your axle versus unthreaded pipe and just put a cap on the end of the unthreaded one? I would think the threaded one would be chewing up the interior of your tubing whenever it is spinning around right? Also what length did you buy?
No reason...just availability of parts and what first came to mind.
@@KayakDIY yeah, I don't see much unthreaded pipe options available. So, did you have to cut your threaded pipe to fit? I have no means to cut that kind of pipe.
Bought exact axle and rod/nut/washer kit at Home Depot. Can't get the hex nut onto the axle. Put the axle in vice grip and it turns a few threads then axle spins when I try to tighten, no matter how tight grip is. Tried using little lubricant and no skid piece on axle. No luck. Do the thread counts on the axle have to match on both axle and nut?
+Sharon Sharpe that is likely your issue. The thread counts likely don’t match. I never noticed two different thread counts in axel bin. Thanks for message and sorry I never noticed that as a possible issue ahead of time.
Thanks. I have a lifetime 10 feet kayak, and the holes are smaller than 3/4 inch PVC. I wonder if I could enlarge the two holes, or perhaps use smaller PVC. 1/2 inch PVC do not fit either. Thanks.
+lap hoang don't enlarge the scuppers on your kayak. Just build our other PVC cart design which is bunk style.
I have a Lifetime Kayak and I fit a 3/4 inch PVC Pipe in the holes perfectly. Great video buddy. Cheers.
Great video!
+Andy Bates Thanks. Glad to be of help.
Hey, love the video. Very useful information, how does one know the distance between the two scupper holes?
I'm planning on buying the kayak and transporting it home using this trolley (Not too far).
Rustercod ask whoever you are buying from. Many stores or sellers would measure and tell you I’m sure. Some kayaks like Pelicans and Sundolphins have scuppers but won’t work with this design because the scuppers are too small. Most other brands have scuppers that will work. Never transport with scupper cart if kayak is loaded with gear. Scupper carts can cause wear on scuppers so keep an eye on them. Hobies and several other brands are designed to have scupper mounted carts. For other kayaks consider our video on the bunk style cart.
Avoid spending more than $40.....you can find good quality carts online here for that price. These have airless tires which I recommend. www.amazon.com/dp/B07C89CTMJ/?tag=a41a9-20
@@KayakDIY SLIDE A 2" THICK PIECE OF POOL NOODLE ON EACH PVC STICK THAT GOES INTO THE SCUPPERS. HELPS CUSHION WHERE IT CONTACTS THE HOLE.
How far apart are the scupper holes? Would a 1ft axle work?
No. It will be very tipsy.
Scuppers are about 11-11.5 apart on most kayaks. You could probably do 12” axle but would be tipsy.
@@KayakDIY ya I just bought the 2’. Gonna put it together right now. Thanks!
@@KayakDIY I bought a lifetime Muskie kayak and the holes were only 1/2”. Last kayak I had I think they were 1 1/4. Guess it’s back to lowes. Oh well
You should reshoot this but add the 2022 prices 😂
Nice video. My scupper holes are 12" apart; I was thinking of setting the wheels farther apart for stability-like 16" or so. Any thoughts?
Bob Gilkison should be no problem. Don’t store kayak in these carts. Don’t overload your kayak when transporting via these carts. Doing so can cause damage to scuppers.
Thanks. I actually hang yak from garage ceiling on one of those hoist things--works good--and I carry minimal gear when fishing. Ten foot propel drive pedal boat, supposedly light--ha. So, hopefully...
BTW, I bought a cute pink Huffy Minnie Mouse model bike from Salvation Army for $10 and salvaged the 14" wheels. If they don't work, I will buy some suitable wheels.
Wife offered to buy me a store bought cart, but where is the fun in that?
Again, I think your video is one of the best of the multitude out there
I watched some other videos on scupper carts like this one and they said after a few uses there cart was getting brittle. Have you experienced this? Also what is the life expectancy of a cart like the one you made?
No...in fact my other PVC cart that I did in past video is still functioning great. I think my other cart is about 2yrs old. I just decided to do this video to give folks another design option. I prefer this design for kayaks with decent scuppers. I use PVC for a lot of builds. I am in a saltwater environment and the carts are stored outside with occasional sun exposure. The possible weak point on the cart would be the pipe that goes into the suppers. You could always fit some wooden down in the pipe to stiffen them up a bit. I don't have any concerns with mine. Also instead of glue you can secure PVC with stainless screws that way if a pipe does break you can swap it out. I haven't had any of my PVC carts break. Thanks for the message Jace!
KayakDIY if your worried about strength you can squirter spray foam inside the pvc.
Do you use locking washers on both the inside and out out just inside the wheels.... didn't use them on mine and the wheel locked up...
Robbie Neighbors did you find a solution for this? Mine is locked up too
I nixed the locking washers, used regular washers and locking nuts
Hey is the 5/8' threaded rod supposed to be a little loose in the pvc pipe
+Tbone sg yes unless You drill holes in PVC caps to 5/8” and put on ends. I prefer keeping things simple as it is less to fail or go wrong.
great job