Trax 2

I am newbie so please forgive my ignorance.
After spending the day out, I find myself struggling to fit the trax cart below by fully loaded yak on the beach. I end up off loading all my stuff on the beach and then turning the yak on it's side so I can fit the trax cart.

Is there a way I can affix the trax cart without off loading all my stuff on the beach ? Thanks in advance.

cudas:
I always put the trax cart in and out once I'm in the water. When I pull my TI off the car I put the cart in, I then load all my gear and the AMA's, sail, tramps, etc right next to the water. I roll the loaded boat into the water and walk it out to waste deep, then unplug the cart and put it into the rear scupper holes upside down. PS I highly recommend using only the rear scupper holes on the fully loaded TI, when launching and retrieving the fully loaded boat. (I ruined a hull with the cart in the front scupper holes just pulling the loaded boat out of the water). When I come in I stop at about waist deep water and put the scupper cart back in,remove the mirage drives, raise the rudder, etc then just roll the boat onto shore, and remove the AMA's, sail, and all my gear. I then roll the hull only up to my car. If you are in colder water, you really should have the proper gear ( ie.. wet suit, , dry suit, insulated boots, etc) anyway in the event you accidentally go over (will save your life, being prepared). My rule of thumb is I darn well better have enough on to survive at least an hour or longer in the water temps expected that day, it's only common sense, so loading the scupper cart in the water should never be an issue. I find it best to have layers, I have a 3mm shorty wetsuit, that can easily be put on and remove in the water if need be, if I get colder I also have a 3mm pair of farmer johns (wetsuit) that I can put over my core and legs. I wear 3mm scuba boots, that work very well, and keep your feet warm. I also always have a full rain suit with a hood that I can slip on over everything else to break the wind, so if you capsize you can sit on the upside down hull and not freeze to death until rescued. Everyone on board must have the proper gear. Most of our winter sailing is down in Key West (where we also scuba dive alot), even 72 degree water is not survivable without the right gear.
Bob

That's the problem with the scupper hole carts... I prefer the carts which have pads that the kayak rests on and a strap to hold the cart onto the boat... much easier to load & unload and they don't dent the bottom of your boat.

thanks for the input guys

Stobbo posted: That's the problem with the scupper hole carts... I prefer the carts which have pads that the kayak rests on and a strap to hold the cart onto the boat... much easier to load & unload and they don't dent the bottom of your boat.

The Feel Free Camel Kayak Cart/trailer is a good option. Go to this site below and check out the videos.

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/562 ... olley.html

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Like fusioneng, I put the scupper cart on when removing the boat from the vehicle, haul everything into the water, pull the cart and take it with me. The Trax cart can be a bit more difficult to re-insert from the water because of its buoyancy, so I make sure everything is secure, rock the boat about 30 degrees, then plug in the cart in about knee-deep water and wheel the entire contents right up to the vehicle. With a little practice, it's quick and easy.