One Wheel Kayak/Canoe Cart

[redhawk]

Anyone have any photos or plans for a one wheel transporter for a canoe or kayak?

I would like to put one together.

Hawk

[sacco]

attaching tip of bow/ stern to the base would be simple but customized to boat

[redhawk]

Wouldn't I want something that was a little supple that would bend to the contour of the bottom and then attach with what, bungees?

[sacco]

not sure what you mean.
are you thinking of using it like a typical 2 wheel cart?
i don't think it would work well that way because then all the weight would be on the one point which would make traveresing the trails even tougher. (plus balence issues)

i think if you use it this way, attaching it should be pretty easy with bungees or something, maybe even a small tetrahedron of pvc on the base that the point of the boat slips into.

[adk-46r]

I used to have the two wheel one. A guy here in Tupper makes them. They were light and fairly easy to use on wide trails but on sharp turns you have a tendency to get caught between trees. The bicycle tires give you good clearance over large rocks and you can bungee it on with no problems. The main handle and the wheels come off for easy transportation or you can leave it attatched to the canoe and carry it in your cartop with the canoe. I had mine for about five years and put a lot of miles on it before I sold it and it was still in great shape.

[sacco]

I used to have the two wheel one. A guy here in Tupper makes them. They were light and fairly easy to use on wide trails but on sharp turns you have a tendency to get caught between trees. The bicycle tires give you good clearance over large rocks and you can bungee it on with no problems. The main handle and the wheels come off for easy transportation or you can leave it attatched to the canoe and carry it in your cartop with the canoe. I had mine for about five years and put a lot of miles on it before I sold it and it was still in great shape.

you're talking about the traditional cart type right?

the type where the boat sits on it right side up with the cart right under the middle, kind of like a see-saw?

i built one of those before (also using bike tires) and it worked fine on the smooth-ish wide trails, but on lot's of the trails it stunk.

i think a 1 wheel desing like this would not be as nice for those easy trails, but much better on the small trails.

i think so anyway...

if/when i get a tandem kayak i'll be finding out for sure.

[redhawk]

Yeh Scott, pretty much the way you have it in the second diagram. Wondering what size wheel would be best.

After hearing those guys talking about struggling with the portage up on the Raquette last week, I figure I want to go with the one wheel.

We can talk about it, we are doing a few things togeter. I found this nice source for wheels for about $12.00, Just have to figure out the part that connects to the boat.

Also thought about a "ricksaw" type setup that would also carry the gear but I think that would be tough to keep balanced.

nice line drawings by the way.

[rondak100]

I need one of these. I really want to get into duck hole with my Kayak. I wonder if permission could be gained to use the road across the private land at Ampersand lake to connect up with the Ward Brook Truck Trail.

Mike

[sacco]

my thoughts on the size of the wheel:

the bigger the wheel, the the easier it will traverse roots and ruts.

the smaller the wheel, the easier it will pack up in the boat, easier to find/attach the "L" angles, the stronger the cart will be, and cheaper.

glad you liked the drawings.

i don't know about the ampersand lake road, but i'm sure you wouldn't be the only one to want/ask permission.

[redhawk]

Check this out....


12 1/2in. x 2 1/4in. Tire with 5-Spoked Wheel
25 PSI max. Nylon reinforced. 1/2in. axle opening. Use for carts, wagons or small bikes.
In Stock
Ship Wt. 1.0 lbs
Item# 40148
Discount Price... $7.99



http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70&langId=%2D1

[sacco]

looks good

[Wildernessphoto]

Hey Hawk,
I had an idea for a one wheel cart using the hardware from a wheelbarrow, and attaching long poles...The canoe would hook to the poles with ratchet straps, and you could walk it just like a wheelbarrow. I haven't made a prototype yet, but extending the boat beyond the wheel would help balance the load. I don't know if it would work, but it would be fun to build one this year sometime. Maybe over the wintertime.

-Gary-

The Photography of Gary F. Dean

[redhawk]

We can try a couple of types. I had thought along the lines of a rickshaw, using pvc or bamboo.

Plus a simple strap on one.

[Jeff]

Hey Sacco! Look like someone had a little to much time on their hands with the cute little stick figures . Enjoyed the pics. Sounds like areason to do a winter get together. Oh, and bring some sleds. We'll snowshoe a high peak and sled back down. Yee Hah!!!!!!

[sacco]

you guys should see me work an etch-a-sketch !!!