The weight when carting an AI 2 can be a pain if you are quite a distance from the ramp. Here is my latest version, that works like a dream. The 2 swivel wheels keep it stable. No more heavy weight to lift.
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| Author: | Hogman [ Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bow wheel for easy carting. Version 3 |
The weight when carting an AI 2 can be a pain if you are quite a distance from the ramp. Here is my latest version, that works like a dream. The 2 swivel wheels keep it stable. No more heavy weight to lift.
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New improved Bow wheel for easy carting. |
Nice! |
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| Author: | Hogman [ Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bow wheel for easy carting. Version 3 |
Here is a short demo video. |
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| Author: | Buckaroo [ Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bow wheel for easy carting. Version 3 With Video |
Thanks for posting this. I'm planning to do something similar. Not having to lift would be a big help on a steep boat ramp to get up to the rigging area. Chris |
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| Author: | Jbernier [ Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bow wheel for easy carting. Version 3 With Video |
That looks very helpful in some situations, I wonder if there's a caster style wheel that would work in soft terrain |
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| Author: | Buckaroo [ Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bow wheel for easy carting. Version 3 With Video |
I'm planning to use a wheeleez tuff tire same as the cart but I can imagine using a beach wheel if that is even necessary with the lighter load at the front. I haven't worked out a good bearingless swivel yet to avoid corrosion issues. Maybe a bronze bushing. Thinking out loud. - C |
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| Author: | Hogman [ Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bow wheel for easy carting. Version 3 With Video |
Jbernier wrote: That looks very helpful in some situations, I wonder if there's a caster style wheel that would work in soft terrain I'm sure you could do a similar thing with beach wheels. I only really use this set up if I am a long way from the ramp because the scupper cart leaves too much weight at the bow. I can handle the weight ok for short distances. 95% of my launches are at boat ramps, any beach launches are only a very short distance. The idea here was to keep it as small as possible for easy storage. |
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| Author: | nap [ Wed Mar 07, 2018 5:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bow wheel for easy carting. Version 3 |
Hi Hogman, Can u please share how you made yoir keel guard. Looks nice.Thinking to just use Gorilla tape. |
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| Author: | Hogman [ Wed Mar 07, 2018 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bow wheel for easy carting. Version 3 |
nap wrote: Hi Hogman, Can u please share how you made yoir keel guard. Looks nice.Thinking to just use Gorilla tape. The keel guard is KeelEazy Tape 2" wide. |
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