Got Beach wheels?

Hello all - I am now the owner of a used getaway that I will need to get up a rocky beach if the tide is out. Does anyone have some beach wheels they would like to sell, or other ideas on how to handle a getaway on the beach?

I spent my late winter and early spring designing and building a dolly for my getaway. I used 1.5" aluminum rounded-corner tube, and bolted it alltogether. I got nice fat wheels from a garden tractor, and used 5/8" aluminum bar as the axle. If you are somewhat handy (which I am not), and have access to a drill press and a chop saw, it's fairly easy to make. My total cost was about $350.

If I could figure out how to attach/embed an image I would (see lack of handiness comment above).

Where are you located?

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Zach

I made a set of beach wheels.
I ordered Otter dock wheels from Mill's Fleet Farm. They are 24" diameter, 9" wide with a 2" axle hole. $86 for 2 including shipping. SKU # is 006364657.
Used 4 aluminum 2" shaft clamps from McMaster Carr, $56 plus shipping, and an 8' length of 2" OD aluminum tube with .25" wall thickness from Onlinemetals.com for $107 including shipping.
I put foam pipe insulation over the piping and wrapped it with duct tape, and put a rope through the pipe, going through a tennis ball at each end of the pipe. I figure the total cost was about $250. Also got 3/4" plastic plugs from Home Depot, drilled the drain holes in the wheels to 3/4", and sealed the caps in with silicone sealant to prevent water intrusion into the wheels.
I'll post a photo next time I get them out.

It's funny, since I bought most of the options and toys for my Get: Spinnaker, wings, trap lines, marine radio, toy box, Torqeedo motor, Cheeta motor mount...but it rankled to spend $500 for Cat Trax. Although my home made ones aren't pneumatic.

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Yet another Bob!
"Firefly" - 2012 Hobie Getaway with wings and spinnaker
"Sparky" - 1978 Sunfish (OK, it's not a Hobie, but it's a fun little craft)
Too many canoes and kayaks

If you're adventurous, go ahead and try to make your own. But if you just want to get out on the water, be patient and you'll find some cat trax for a decent price. I've owned 2 sets of rubber cat trax. First one cost me $150 and the second $200. I've yet to see someone build a good set on their own for less than I paid for the real thing.

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Zach

No offense to anyone who made their own. I understand. I like to tinker but cat trax are one thing that I haven't tried to make my own. Its not that difficult to find a used set if you're quick on the draw on craigslist.

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Zach

Thanks for all the input folks. I will probably look on craigslist for a while and if that does not work try to make something based on the good ideas here.