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Author:  Boomer135 [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:34 am ]
Post subject:  Hobie PA kayak storage cart.
After doing a lot of reading and wanting to properly store the 14' PA, I decided to build the kayak cart I saw on here with a few diffrences.

I didn't want the cart as wide so I built it to 98"L X 38"W. for the height I used my truck bed loading height.

With the smaller width the sides of the PA will hit the wood. I used a block underneath the PVC to raise the kayak height. I also carpeted the rails to prevent scratching and slide easier.

I mounted the PVC to the cart by using strips of carpet as strapping material to let the PVC flex and adjust to the contour of the PA.

Added a few more supports and a shelf on the bottom with castors. Total project cost $75.00

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Author:  Mike3dr [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie PA kayak storage cart.
Really like that, any chance you can post pics without the kayak?
Author:  Boomer135 [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie PA kayak storage cart.
I'll be salmon fishing the next week w/out the kayak but next time I load the yak up i'll take some pics of the rack.
Author:  Revell [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie PA kayak storage cart.
Looks great. Do you think an Outback would fit underneath?
Author:  saltfisherman [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie PA kayak storage cart.
Revell, I build a similar cart and yes the outback did fit below. I currently only have an outback, so I down sized the cart.

If anyone goes to build one of these don't skimp on size on the casters. I used all four that swivel but only two lock in place. Off hand I think I used 4" casters, hard wheels. I did get these from the home center.
Author:  Yak-a-Lou [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 8:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie PA kayak storage cart.
I did something similar but I used a picnic table I bought at Lowe's. Slapped some locking wheels on it and viola… double duty PA cart that is very close to being the same height as my tailgate.
Author:  Boomer135 [ Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie PA kayak storage cart.
Revell wrote:
Looks great. Do you think an Outback would fit underneath?


Sure if you build it to different dimensions (width) it would! The revo fits, but I use the bottom shelf to store all the kayak gear...



Mike3dr wrote:
Really like that, any chance you can post pics without the kayak?


Here are pics without the PA: The carpet is pulling up a little I'll nedd to add a little more spray glue.

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Author:  Boomer135 [ Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie PA kayak storage cart.
saltfisherman wrote:
Revell, I build a similar cart and yes the outback did fit below. I currently only have an outback, so I down sized the cart.

If anyone goes to build one of these don't skimp on size on the casters. I used all four that swivel but only two lock in place. Off hand I think I used 4" casters, hard wheels. I did get these from the home center.



I used the ones from Lowes made by kobalt they were $19.99 for the set of 4, all 4 swivell and 2 lock.
Author:  Mike3dr [ Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie PA kayak storage cart.
Thank you, was that 3 inch pipe?
Author:  Boomer135 [ Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie PA kayak storage cart.
I used 2 1/2 conduit instead of PVC
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