Nice! I hope it works out for you. There are additional details and pics of the cart on my blog - kayakfishingaddict.com/2021/12/how-to-build-kayak-storage-loading-cart/
Complete. Additional comments: Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL required 1) the pipes to be 12 inches off center as they stop before the bow, 2) center measurement for groove under yak is 9" (bow) to 8" (stern) 3) i needed to add weight (leftover 4x4s) to the bottom of cart otherwise it would do a wheelie. Thanks for your help!
Ok, I have a real problem with this, not the cart, it's actually overbuilt and kind of a work of art. It's your garage, how can it possibly be that neat and organized. Your damn video haunted my dreams and I found myself planning a garage day to get back to ship shape at four in the morning. Subscribed
LOL, I remember the first time I saw this and I said, "I can build that." I've seen some elaborate designs on UA-cam. The good news for all of us is that every design works, yours included! Tight lines.
I'm not sure, it depends on the extender. But if it were me I'd build it to ensure the tubes reached the bed over top of the extender. That way the kayak would slide onto the bed and not nose dive over the extender bar but below the tailgate.
Awesome idea and love the channel. I have a 2021 outback and I am going to make this. I even got the cart free since we have a lot of those at work. One question?? It seems like if you load from the ground and put the front nose (keel) on the pvc pipes and pick the back end up to slide onto the cart and load it that way as a single person, that once weight of the kayak front end is up there it would tilt or fall. Even with brakes on the wheels does that platform not tilt out of place or do you bolt that to the cart. I am asking as a single person loading onto the cart?
@@KayakFishingAddict Thanks for the reply! I guess I just wanted to know how you got it on or off the cart in the first place. Like to get the kayak on the cart to load in your truck or once it is unloaded off your truck to get it off the cart. Seems like you need two people to lift on or off the cart? I am making it and thanks for the video
@@randybinc.6443 The very first time I man handled the kayak onto my truck. I loaded it just like I load it at the waters edge. I put the kayak on my wheels, put the kick stand on the back to protect the rudder, then I lift the nose onto the truck bed, then I get in the back of it and lift the stern and push/slide it onto the truck. After that, I unloaded it onto the cart. My kayak is always either (1) on the cart in storage, (2) in the truck bed, (3) on the wheels between the truck and the water, or (4) in the water.
...oh, and I use the popular bungee method to take the wheels on/off in the water. There are lot's of videos on that but essentially, you replace the end caps on your cart with eyelets. Then you have a bungee chord with three clips on it. Two ends of the bungee go through the scupper holes and connect to the eyelets on the cart. The other clip which is half-way on the chord goes all the way through the back lift handle and loops back and clips on the pad-eye on the back center of the Outback. Then you simply lift the backend up out of the water and the cart wheels snap into place. Here's a video of what I'm talking about ... ua-cam.com/users/cIDmWKyX8xw&t=690s
Thank you for all that info! The 1,2,3,4 of where your kayak is at all times explained it, the confusion on my part was thinking you took the kayak off the cart after every trip. You guys have an awesome fishery out there with the flats, skinny water, offshore. I have fished in the Tampa bay mangroves and Clearwater once and it was great catching snook, reds, sea trout! Totally different than my fishery out here in San Diego. We do have amazing saltwater fishing offshore for big Bluefin tuna, yellowfin and yellowtail. Inshore is calico bass, halibut, sea bass, etc. Your videos are top notch! Take care!
I'm not sure what it cost me at the time but here's the blog article - kayakfishingaddict.com/2021/12/how-to-build-kayak-storage-loading-cart/ - there's a link to the site for the cart in the list there with the current price.
Wow, I love your design. Very nice job. For a completely enclosed storage unit see "Karin and Larry at Home". I wanted my three kayaks completely protected from the weather and animals and there was not sufficient room in my garage. Take care and again nice job. Larry
Ok, you're starting to think like us old guys, namely how to save our back! A really good idea for loading the yak. I hang my Compass on a hoist upside down in the garage and it's an easy flip and onto the cart. I'm thinking I'm going to have to follow your lead!😎
Great build! I have a question for you. Why couldn't you use large wood screws to put the box together? I'm building this for my 106 PDL. Thanks for the great video!
You absolutely could. Lag bolts will provide for a more secure connection. It just depends on how strong you need it to be...perhaps lag bolts are a bit of over engineering. Whatever you use, it needs to hold up to water as you're washing your kayak off.
Many people like building the box with just the description. I linked the step by step instructions in my blog in the description. Here you go - kayakfishingaddict.com/2021/12/how-to-build-kayak-storage-loading-cart/
Just built my own using the tutorial on your website (thanks for the article on the build btw!). The cart is a true game changer for me coming from using saw horses and holds my Old Town Autopilot 120 perfectly. Ill definitely be taking my kayak out more often since it's so much easier to load in the back of my Tacoma. Thanks!
Older video, I know But for the wheel lock situation, just make a little U shaped chock for the fixed wheel, attach it with some string to the cart so you don't lose it. Throw it on the front wheel preventing back/forward rolling when you have your kayak stored.
Nice idea. I just have an old blanket in the garage that I throw down. If you need them you can also get the wheels with the locks....that's an option for the same cart.
This is an interesting build... Similar to others on UA-cam that show PVC as the method of support. I was about to build one for my new Outback but decided to check with Hobie for their take on it. First I read my owner's manual and lo and behold there is a section on storage and transport. They have a diagram and describe this PVC method and strongly discourage it. As a matter of fact they say that if their recommendations aren't followed it could void the warranty. I decided to follow up with a call to their corporate office in Oceanside to speak to a technical specialist. The person I talked to described this as a "tragic situation". They explained that there had been a lot of issues with cracks particularly around the scupper holes that they determine were caused from storage and transport on PVC bunks. They went on to explain that it would sometimes take a year or more for the cracks to develop. Long story short, they strongly recommend against it! Needless to say I'm looking for an alternative method. I hope this information will help others possibly avoid a costly mistake.
Hi Tres, I appreciate the concern. Here's Hobie's official storage advice - www.hobie.com/articles/storing-your-kayak,85/ . This storage solution IMHO would be in the, "If you must store it right side up, use cradles or something that is shaped to the contour of the hull" arena. Hobie makes a cradle that you could purchase and use that actually contours to the hull of some of their boats. I've been to my Hobie dealer who has kayaks stored indoors on their ends and on their hulls on racks for long periods of time without issue. All of this is to say, I've developed confidence that with a little support, like this solution gives, there should be no issues. That said, "Caveat Emptor" as YMMV!
Harbor Freight has a cart that looks identical to the Uline cart. Had you seen it? I am new to kayak fishing and just bought the Nucanoe Unlimited. It’s 84 lbs and I think I need a cart to load as I am 69 yo. Just discovered your channel. You are awesome! Thank you.
Thanks, I’m glad u like the channel! I hadn’t seen that cart. The Haul-master looks similar. I’m not sure about the exact dimensions but it looks like it would work!
@@KayakFishingAddict I recently retired from the USAF And upgrade my yak to the 2021 outback in Red last one they had. Also moved to the east coast of Florida Space Coast area.
@@KayakFishingAddict awesome looking forward to the vids. Take some repellent with you. Btw thanks for the info on the Z-man. Followed you recommendations and upgraded from DOA to Z-man as well. I get more bites and seem to get more hookups.
Awsome cart! I did build a kayak cart when I received my boat. Now she's put away for winter. I do have my side of garage, for my Jeep and my Kayak. So my 2 toy's. Liking that idea. Plus, happy wife happy life, leads to happy kayak fishing and storage. 🙏 🎣
That's a great question. First, here's Hobie's official storage advice - www.hobie.com/articles/storing-your-kayak,85/ . This storage solution IMHO would be in the, "If you must store it right side up, use cradles or something that is shaped to the contour of the hull" arena. Hobie makes a cradle that you could purchase and use that actually contours to the hull of some of their boats. I haven't gone through a hot FL summer with this solution just yet, however, I have gone through several with a storage rack for my Hobie Compass and there was no issue. I've also been to my Hobie dealer who has kayaks stored indoors on their ends and on their hulls on racks for long periods of time without issue as well. All of this is to say, I've developed confidence that with a little support, like this solution gives, there should be no issues. That said, "Caveat Emptor" as YMMV!
Awesome idea and detailed build, mahalo! One question- how did you know that the finished cart would be the right height with the bed of your truck as the original builder might have a different truck from your own? Looking at your blog it seems that if the unmodified cart is the same height as the bed then I should be good to go, right? Subbed and thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm not sure how I figured that out....I think his original spec called out the height and I measured the height of my bed and it was perfect. My guess is that most are pretty standard if your truck isn't lifted....but that's a guess, ymmv.
I did....that will be officially announced on my channel in the next video...guess I let the cat out of the bag early huh? A subscriber picked up my Compass already. Today was going to be day 1 of me fishing the Outback, but I've been locked down working on producing this video! I'll get out in a few days and I'll let you know! My early take is that the Compass is the value fishing Kayak from Hobie. It's a great boat once you upgrade a few things (e.g. square hatch, thru hull kits for wiring, ...). The Outback comes with everything you need. It's more stable. If I had a 2020 Compass (I had a 2019) I wouldn't upgrade. The major reason I did, besides wanting to experiment with a new platform, was for the kickup fins. It's a bonus (maybe) that they're turbo fins.
Thanks, great video, new subscriber !! What kind of kayak storage rack do you have, that's bolted to your garage wall ?? How is the kayak positioned on it ? Sideways ? Thanks !!
I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Welcome to the channel!!! Here’s that rack that is bolted to my garage wall. kayakfishingaddict.com/product/best-marine-kayak-storage-racks/ The kayak lays on its side on that rack kind of tilted at an almost 45° angle.
@@KayakFishingAddict Thanks, this might work for me. I have an Old Town 106 PDL that's 36 inches wide. Wondering how wide your Hobie is, and if m you strap the kayak in the rack when you use it ?? Thanks again !!
@@gerard2620 I keep the kayak on my new storage cart 99% of the time. I only plan on using the rack on the wall if I ever need to pull my truck inside the garage.
Hi Robbie. Great question. I honestly don't know exactly, and it will likely differ for everyone based on the supplies they already own, but here's a pretty good estimate. The ULINE cart is $135, shipping was $35 (your shipping cost may be different than mine was, but its fast overnight delivery) + $80 in lumber, PVC, lag bolts from Lowe's, so around $250. A similar cart though can be had at your local Home Depot for about $118 which already is less than the ULINE cart but it also saves on the shipping since can pick it up. Of course, the dimensions are different but adjusting the design won't be too difficult. So, a cart like this can be had for $200-$260 assuming you have all of the tools you need already.
Hey there. I actually made this cart and it works awesome. Couple of concerns. It seems that maybe a little smaller PVC would do ok also but have you or anyone else had issues with the pipes being too still for the hull and bending anything? I can see it pushing up a bit in the middle of the floor on my PA 12. I thought maybe the pipes were not measured correctly apart from each other so took the screws out of them and slid the Yak on. Same thing. I believe the hobie sight says not to put on pipes. I love this solution but I don't want to mess up the hull.
No I haven’t had any issues with mine at all. Perhaps just check the thickness of your pipes they shouldn’t band at all if so I would screw them down level by inserting support in the middle.
Agreed. The overall design of this cart came from a former UA-camr, Lef Yak Fishing. He's since left UA-cam and encouraged me to make a video about the cart instead. Thanks Lef!
I have nearly an identical set-up, but I built wheeled wood carts for each of my Hobies (Outback and PA) at truck bed level. Like your setup, they rest on 2" and 3" PVC tubes respectively spaced 11.5" apart center to center. Good weight distribution so the hulls don't deform. No more lifting - they roll out to the truck and slide in. But I don't wash them on the wood carts, I use the cart deck for storing kayak gear, etc. I built a PVC rack to wash the boats on. Same height, the kayaks slide from truck to PVC wash rack. When dry, they slide onto the cart, then rolled back in the garage. Easy.
Sounds like a good setup. I don't have room for another rack so washing them on the same storage and loading rack works best for me. I tell you what, I loaded up today and I'm going to have to get my workout somewhere else...it was easy, peasy, lemon squeezy to load up and go!
Thanks. I was thinking of using a Husky cart from Home Depot which has built in grooves on top for two 2 x 4s - so similar to your set up without building the box. See any flaw in that idea?
That's an interesting cart. It seems like it would hold the weight. The only thing that would concern me would be the assembled width; per the site it looks to be 17.25". The ULINE is 25" wide. 17.25" might be ok, but it may also be less stable. I'd have to see an assembled one in the store before I bought it to convince myself it would be stable enough. Either way, I think I'd still build a box to fit in the upper tray as opposed to just laying 2x4's on top. The weight of the 4x4 & 2x4 box gives me confidence when I'm sliding my kayak on/off of it. The 2x4 only solution may work... but again, I'd have to test it in the store to make sure. Please drop back in and let us know how things work out with it if you do use it! It would be cheaper than the ULINE cart since you wouldn't have to pay shipping.
@@KayakFishingAddict I think you make a good point. If I go with the 2x4s laying in the cutouts of the Husky cart, it could tip when loading or unloading. Your “box” is inside the cart tray which is more secure than on top.
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Got all my supplies yesterday - thanks! Heeeeere I go
Nice! It's a fun project. Enjoy!
Fricking genius! Why didn’t I think of that?!
I thought the same thing when I first saw it!
Found your video, bought the materials and will be building tomorrow. Thanks!
Awesome, please let us know how it turns out Bobby.
Thanks! Funny thing is I already had the same cart in my Uline shopping cart before finding your video. I saw other people use lower quality carts.
Nice! I hope it works out for you. There are additional details and pics of the cart on my blog - kayakfishingaddict.com/2021/12/how-to-build-kayak-storage-loading-cart/
Complete. Additional comments: Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL required 1) the pipes to be 12 inches off center as they stop before the bow, 2) center measurement for groove under yak is 9" (bow) to 8" (stern) 3) i needed to add weight (leftover 4x4s) to the bottom of cart otherwise it would do a wheelie.
Thanks for your help!
@@moretackle1 glad it worked out for you
Ok, I have a real problem with this, not the cart, it's actually overbuilt and kind of a work of art. It's your garage, how can it possibly be that neat and organized. Your damn video haunted my dreams and I found myself planning a garage day to get back to ship shape at four in the morning.
Subscribed
LOL.
Can’t wait to see the new setup, congrats!
Thanks. I’m looking forward to it and I’m excited about one element especially. We’ll see how it works out!
Thanks for sharing. Subbed!
Hi George. You're welcome. Welcome to the channel!
Very nice and creative. A lot simpler than my design lol
LOL, I remember the first time I saw this and I said, "I can build that." I've seen some elaborate designs on UA-cam. The good news for all of us is that every design works, yours included! Tight lines.
That was the best video I have ever seen great job I do believe you are a CEO COMMUNICATION IS SPOT ON
Thanks Robbie. I appreciate the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
How would it perform with a hitch bed extender?
I'm not sure, it depends on the extender. But if it were me I'd build it to ensure the tubes reached the bed over top of the extender. That way the kayak would slide onto the bed and not nose dive over the extender bar but below the tailgate.
Awesome idea and love the channel. I have a 2021 outback and I am going to make this. I even got the cart free since we have a lot of those at work. One question?? It seems like if you load from the ground and put the front nose (keel) on the pvc pipes and pick the back end up to slide onto the cart and load it that way as a single person, that once weight of the kayak front end is up there it would tilt or fall. Even with brakes on the wheels does that platform not tilt out of place or do you bolt that to the cart. I am asking as a single person loading onto the cart?
I never load from the ground onto the cart only from my truck bed to the cart.
@@KayakFishingAddict Thanks for the reply! I guess I just wanted to know how you got it on or off the cart in the first place. Like to get the kayak on the cart to load in your truck or once it is unloaded off your truck to get it off the cart. Seems like you need two people to lift on or off the cart? I am making it and thanks for the video
@@randybinc.6443 The very first time I man handled the kayak onto my truck. I loaded it just like I load it at the waters edge. I put the kayak on my wheels, put the kick stand on the back to protect the rudder, then I lift the nose onto the truck bed, then I get in the back of it and lift the stern and push/slide it onto the truck.
After that, I unloaded it onto the cart. My kayak is always either (1) on the cart in storage, (2) in the truck bed, (3) on the wheels between the truck and the water, or (4) in the water.
...oh, and I use the popular bungee method to take the wheels on/off in the water. There are lot's of videos on that but essentially, you replace the end caps on your cart with eyelets. Then you have a bungee chord with three clips on it. Two ends of the bungee go through the scupper holes and connect to the eyelets on the cart. The other clip which is half-way on the chord goes all the way through the back lift handle and loops back and clips on the pad-eye on the back center of the Outback. Then you simply lift the backend up out of the water and the cart wheels snap into place.
Here's a video of what I'm talking about ... ua-cam.com/users/cIDmWKyX8xw&t=690s
Thank you for all that info! The 1,2,3,4 of where your kayak is at all times explained it, the confusion on my part was thinking you took the kayak off the cart after every trip. You guys have an awesome fishery out there with the flats, skinny water, offshore. I have fished in the Tampa bay mangroves and Clearwater once and it was great catching snook, reds, sea trout! Totally different than my fishery out here in San Diego. We do have amazing saltwater fishing offshore for big Bluefin tuna, yellowfin and yellowtail. Inshore is calico bass, halibut, sea bass, etc. Your videos are top notch! Take care!
How much did the utility cart itself cost?
I'm not sure what it cost me at the time but here's the blog article - kayakfishingaddict.com/2021/12/how-to-build-kayak-storage-loading-cart/ - there's a link to the site for the cart in the list there with the current price.
Wow, I love your design. Very nice job. For a completely enclosed storage unit see "Karin and Larry at Home". I wanted my three kayaks completely protected from the weather and animals and there was not sufficient room in my garage. Take care and again nice job. Larry
Thanks. That’s an interesting kayak storage shed design. I don’t have sufficient room in my yard for that :).
Ok, you're starting to think like us old guys, namely how to save our back! A really good idea for loading the yak. I hang my Compass on a hoist upside down in the garage and it's an easy flip and onto the cart. I'm thinking I'm going to have to follow your lead!😎
Cy, you say us like it doesn’t already include me . Thanks! LOL
Great build! I have a question for you. Why couldn't you use large wood screws to put the box together? I'm building this for my 106 PDL. Thanks for the great video!
You absolutely could. Lag bolts will provide for a more secure connection. It just depends on how strong you need it to be...perhaps lag bolts are a bit of over engineering. Whatever you use, it needs to hold up to water as you're washing your kayak off.
Is that sturdy enough for a PA14? Won’t fall over?
Probably.... I don't know as I've never tried it.
How do you find stability for storing. Could someone unknow put pressure on it and it see saww off?
Not really an issue. This boat is pretty heavy, it would take a concerted effort to tip it off of the PVC.
that's the easy peasy of kayak karts. good job man
...lemon squeezy... thanks!
salut~ Kayak~so gorgeous ! goodbye!!📽
Thanks!
0:12: You are not showing how to make it, you are only showing the object and talking about it.
Many people like building the box with just the description. I linked the step by step instructions in my blog in the description. Here you go - kayakfishingaddict.com/2021/12/how-to-build-kayak-storage-loading-cart/
@@KayakFishingAddict, so you did; thank you!
@@hntrains2 Enjoy building it!
Just built my own using the tutorial on your website (thanks for the article on the build btw!). The cart is a true game changer for me coming from using saw horses and holds my Old Town Autopilot 120 perfectly. Ill definitely be taking my kayak out more often since it's so much easier to load in the back of my Tacoma. Thanks!
I'm glad to hear it. The cart has been a game changer for me too! Tight lines.
That is a great tip! My Old Town PDL weighs over 100 lbs and it is a pain in the backside to get it up in the truck.
You gotta build one of these! I used it today and I'm loving how easy it is to load up and go!
Older video, I know
But for the wheel lock situation, just make a little U shaped chock for the fixed wheel, attach it with some string to the cart so you don't lose it.
Throw it on the front wheel preventing back/forward rolling when you have your kayak stored.
Nice idea. I just have an old blanket in the garage that I throw down. If you need them you can also get the wheels with the locks....that's an option for the same cart.
This is an interesting build... Similar to others on UA-cam that show PVC as the method of support. I was about to build one for my new Outback but decided to check with Hobie for their take on it. First I read my owner's manual and lo and behold there is a section on storage and transport. They have a diagram and describe this PVC method and strongly discourage it. As a matter of fact they say that if their recommendations aren't followed it could void the warranty. I decided to follow up with a call to their corporate office in Oceanside to speak to a technical specialist. The person I talked to described this as a "tragic situation". They explained that there had been a lot of issues with cracks particularly around the scupper holes that they determine were caused from storage and transport on PVC bunks. They went on to explain that it would sometimes take a year or more for the cracks to develop. Long story short, they strongly recommend against it! Needless to say I'm looking for an alternative method. I hope this information will help others possibly avoid a costly mistake.
Hi Tres, I appreciate the concern. Here's Hobie's official storage advice - www.hobie.com/articles/storing-your-kayak,85/ .
This storage solution IMHO would be in the, "If you must store it right side up, use cradles or something that is shaped to the contour of the hull" arena. Hobie makes a cradle that you could purchase and use that actually contours to the hull of some of their boats. I've been to my Hobie dealer who has kayaks stored indoors on their ends and on their hulls on racks for long periods of time without issue. All of this is to say, I've developed confidence that with a little support, like this solution gives, there should be no issues. That said, "Caveat Emptor" as YMMV!
Harbor Freight has a cart that looks identical to the Uline cart. Had you seen it? I am new to kayak fishing and just bought the Nucanoe Unlimited. It’s 84 lbs and I think I need a cart to load as I am 69 yo. Just discovered your channel. You are awesome! Thank you.
Thanks, I’m glad u like the channel!
I hadn’t seen that cart. The Haul-master looks similar. I’m not sure about the exact dimensions but it looks like it would work!
Whaaaaat do I see an upgrade? Did you upgrade to the outback?
I kind of blew it with the leak in this video :). The official announcement is in the next video. I’ll explain it all there.
@@KayakFishingAddict I recently retired from the USAF And upgrade my yak to the 2021 outback in Red last one they had. Also moved to the east coast of Florida Space Coast area.
Congrats! You've got some beautiful waters down that way! I'm going to go deeper into the mosquito lagoon area in 2022!
@@KayakFishingAddict awesome looking forward to the vids. Take some repellent with you. Btw thanks for the info on the Z-man. Followed you recommendations and upgraded from DOA to Z-man as well. I get more bites and seem to get more hookups.
@@martins.7175 Thanks and will do! That's awesome to hear that zman is performing for you too! Tight lines.
Awsome cart! I did build a kayak cart when I received my boat. Now she's put away for winter. I do have my side of garage, for my Jeep and my Kayak. So my 2 toy's. Liking that idea. Plus, happy wife happy life, leads to happy kayak fishing and storage. 🙏 🎣
Yep! That^
According to hobie the proper way to store the kayak is upside down. How does this storage set up affect the kayak during hot weather?
That's a great question. First, here's Hobie's official storage advice - www.hobie.com/articles/storing-your-kayak,85/ .
This storage solution IMHO would be in the, "If you must store it right side up, use cradles or something that is shaped to the contour of the hull" arena. Hobie makes a cradle that you could purchase and use that actually contours to the hull of some of their boats. I haven't gone through a hot FL summer with this solution just yet, however, I have gone through several with a storage rack for my Hobie Compass and there was no issue. I've also been to my Hobie dealer who has kayaks stored indoors on their ends and on their hulls on racks for long periods of time without issue as well. All of this is to say, I've developed confidence that with a little support, like this solution gives, there should be no issues. That said, "Caveat Emptor" as YMMV!
Awesome idea and detailed build, mahalo! One question- how did you know that the finished cart would be the right height with the bed of your truck as the original builder might have a different truck from your own? Looking at your blog it seems that if the unmodified cart is the same height as the bed then I should be good to go, right? Subbed and thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm not sure how I figured that out....I think his original spec called out the height and I measured the height of my bed and it was perfect. My guess is that most are pretty standard if your truck isn't lifted....but that's a guess, ymmv.
Love this. Was lucky to get a brand new (slightly used) Uline cart on FB marketplace for $100. Working on the build out now.
Congrats!!! Please let us know how it goes.
Great detailed video. Appreciate it. I'm going to build this out tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome. I'm glad it helped. See the blog post for more pics if you need them.
Very cool build! Just curious how it's holding up a year later, and if you have noticed any deforming or damage on the hull.
It's holding up great thus far....no deforming at all.
Bloody genius idea mate I have a PA14 and it’s always a struggle loading and unloading it love your idea 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it and like the idea.! Tight lines.
How wide is this cart?
25” … all dimensions parts etc. can be found in this blog post - kayakfishingaddict.com/2021/12/how-to-build-kayak-storage-loading-cart/
Did you upgrade to the Outback? Thoughts versus the Compass?
I did....that will be officially announced on my channel in the next video...guess I let the cat out of the bag early huh? A subscriber picked up my Compass already. Today was going to be day 1 of me fishing the Outback, but I've been locked down working on producing this video! I'll get out in a few days and I'll let you know! My early take is that the Compass is the value fishing Kayak from Hobie. It's a great boat once you upgrade a few things (e.g. square hatch, thru hull kits for wiring, ...). The Outback comes with everything you need. It's more stable. If I had a 2020 Compass (I had a 2019) I wouldn't upgrade. The major reason I did, besides wanting to experiment with a new platform, was for the kickup fins. It's a bonus (maybe) that they're turbo fins.
Well spoken. Thank you for your knowledge.
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Which size PVC worked for the compass?
3" worked great. All of the components are listed in this blog post - www.kayakfishingaddict.com/2021/12/how-to-build-kayak-storage-loading-cart.html
I really like this setup. Wish I thought of this. Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks. I'm loving it too!
Something like this would be awesome
It's really worked out well for me.
Thanks, great video, new subscriber !! What kind of kayak storage rack do you have, that's bolted to your garage wall ?? How is the kayak positioned on it ? Sideways ? Thanks !!
I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Welcome to the channel!!! Here’s that rack that is bolted to my garage wall. kayakfishingaddict.com/product/best-marine-kayak-storage-racks/ The kayak lays on its side on that rack kind of tilted at an almost 45° angle.
@@KayakFishingAddict Thanks, this might work for me. I have an Old Town 106 PDL that's 36 inches wide. Wondering how wide your Hobie is, and if m you strap the kayak in the rack when you use it ?? Thanks again !!
@@gerard2620 I keep the kayak on my new storage cart 99% of the time. I only plan on using the rack on the wall if I ever need to pull my truck inside the garage.
@@KayakFishingAddict Thanks !!
Thank you posting your DIY kayak cart build, and how to assemble it. You have thought out its design very well.
I’m glad you enjoyed it Andrew
Dude❤❤❤❤❤ I love this idea!! Bam!!!!
Glad you like it!
This is really smart I might have to try this
I'm sure glad I did! Thanks for watching!
Perfectly simple, streamlined, and useful!
Agreed!
What is your cost in your cart
Hi Robbie. Great question. I honestly don't know exactly, and it will likely differ for everyone based on the supplies they already own, but here's a pretty good estimate. The ULINE cart is $135, shipping was $35 (your shipping cost may be different than mine was, but its fast overnight delivery) + $80 in lumber, PVC, lag bolts from Lowe's, so around $250. A similar cart though can be had at your local Home Depot for about $118 which already is less than the ULINE cart but it also saves on the shipping since can pick it up. Of course, the dimensions are different but adjusting the design won't be too difficult. So, a cart like this can be had for $200-$260 assuming you have all of the tools you need already.
Hey there. I actually made this cart and it works awesome. Couple of concerns. It seems that maybe a little smaller PVC would do ok also but have you or anyone else had issues with the pipes being too still for the hull and bending anything? I can see it pushing up a bit in the middle of the floor on my PA 12. I thought maybe the pipes were not measured correctly apart from each other so took the screws out of them and slid the Yak on. Same thing. I believe the hobie sight says not to put on pipes. I love this solution but I don't want to mess up the hull.
No I haven’t had any issues with mine at all. Perhaps just check the thickness of your pipes they shouldn’t band at all if so I would screw them down level by inserting support in the middle.
@@KayakFishingAddict that’s for commenting. I was actually thinking the other way around. Maybe too stiff and would help to flex some
@@brianglennie888 Oh, I see. I don't see how it would bend the hull tho if the pipes were straight and as long as it's not 200* in your garage :).
I had a similar thought. I'm going to try a smaller diameter PVC with the ends fixed and some free room in the middle to allow the PVC tubes to flex.
@@roptics314 I downgraded to 2” pvc and seems to be working well
I love it!
So do I :)
Great idea
Agreed. The overall design of this cart came from a former UA-camr, Lef Yak Fishing. He's since left UA-cam and encouraged me to make a video about the cart instead. Thanks Lef!
I have nearly an identical set-up, but I built wheeled wood carts for each of my Hobies (Outback and PA) at truck bed level. Like your setup, they rest on 2" and 3" PVC tubes respectively spaced 11.5" apart center to center. Good weight distribution so the hulls don't deform. No more lifting - they roll out to the truck and slide in. But I don't wash them on the wood carts, I use the cart deck for storing kayak gear, etc. I built a PVC rack to wash the boats on. Same height, the kayaks slide from truck to PVC wash rack. When dry, they slide onto the cart, then rolled back in the garage. Easy.
Sounds like a good setup. I don't have room for another rack so washing them on the same storage and loading rack works best for me. I tell you what, I loaded up today and I'm going to have to get my workout somewhere else...it was easy, peasy, lemon squeezy to load up and go!
Thanks. I was thinking of using a Husky cart from Home Depot which has built in grooves on top for two 2 x 4s - so similar to your set up without building the box. See any flaw in that idea?
That's an interesting cart. It seems like it would hold the weight. The only thing that would concern me would be the assembled width; per the site it looks to be 17.25". The ULINE is 25" wide. 17.25" might be ok, but it may also be less stable. I'd have to see an assembled one in the store before I bought it to convince myself it would be stable enough. Either way, I think I'd still build a box to fit in the upper tray as opposed to just laying 2x4's on top. The weight of the 4x4 & 2x4 box gives me confidence when I'm sliding my kayak on/off of it. The 2x4 only solution may work... but again, I'd have to test it in the store to make sure.
Please drop back in and let us know how things work out with it if you do use it! It would be cheaper than the ULINE cart since you wouldn't have to pay shipping.
@@KayakFishingAddict I think you make a good point. If I go with the 2x4s laying in the cutouts of the Husky cart, it could tip when loading or unloading. Your “box” is inside the cart tray which is more secure than on top.
@@928johnralph Yep!