djlewis Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 What's the best set of kayak portage wheels for folding up, putting in a hatch, and taking along on the water? Any idea where to buy one locally or online? Thanks. --David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Check Brad @ NESC, he has a set he really likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken C Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I have one of the Paddleboy rigs. 2 Wheels you slide if from the stern and it angles and pinches the hull with foam pads. It doesn;t have the 4" wide wheels. But comes apart with the quick release buttons and slides into the hatches just fine. Mind you i've not portaged it a long distance on soft beach sand but it's great on most tidal flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaila_27 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I use this cart frequently... may be overkill with the inflated tires but it can handle anything without problem. http://www.rei.com/product/753177 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi, Ken: Thanks -- is this it? http://www.rei.com/product/753177?vcat=REI_SEARCH If so, I'm a little confused. REI talks about removing the wheels to collapse it, but a picture from another store shows that it collapses with the heels on. Is removing the wheels optional? However it happens, fitting into a hatch is pretty important. (I have Valley ovals.) Thanks. --David. http://www.outdoorplay.com/store/product_i...n_EOU_PBPBK.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suwin Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi David, My neighbor has this one and absolutely loves it. It comes completely apart and has really nice wheels. I haven't actually tried it out yet but would get these if I was shopping for a cart. I can borrow it so you could check it out if you'd like. http://www.paddlecart.com/paddlecart.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken C Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Dave, Mine is the one in the pic you imbedded in the post. The one in the REI link is a different one with the large pressurized wheels. I doubt that would fit but who knows. Mine comest apart in two the the legs seperating about 1/2 way. It fit in my Romany easily. I just picked up may Anas yesterday so haven't had time to see if it fits. I'll try to give it a go tonight and let you know. If it fits in the Anas it will fit anything of course . Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donperry Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 If you are looking for a set to portage the former gap at South Beach you can forget about finding wheels that will fit in your hatch. Weenie wheels used on most kayak carts are worthless out there. They just sink into the sand making it almost impossible to drag the boat along. I modified a Paddle Boy cart with Roleez wheels and had good results over soft sand. But there is no way they will go into a hatch opening. Similar carts are available at: http://www.wheeleez.com/ Dragging your boat over soft sand will surely grind the gel coat off the end that sets in the sand. You might try making a strap-on skid (about the size of a skateboard) that you can stow on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 David, One thing about the thin tires. If you are portaging over a sandy beach, they can get stuck easily. We have the one Ken has as well as one with inflatable tires, and neither one really fits that great in either the Avocet, Aquanaut or the Explorer. Bob mentioned you might want to call Brad at NESC and I'd second that advice. He has a pair that he uses (by his own design?) that can go long distances and apprarently are extremely compact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 This is the best cart for folding up and the large pneumatic tires are servicable on sand! The tires are 10"D and won't fit into Explorer's stingy 9.5"D hatches though! http://www.paddleboy.com/pages/product_pages/Nemo.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi, Don & Gene: Gene's post was later, so maybe he saw Don's. Bottom line -- will the 10" wheels on the Paddleboy Nemo work in that soft sand? If so, the Nemo looks pretty good, the way it disassembles into four separate pieces. But listening to Don, he's saying soft sand takes bigger wheels than will fit in a hatch. So I'm guessing the 10" wheels won't do the trick. A Valley oval hatch, by the way, 10 is about 9" x 16" at the opening, so I imagine the 10" wheels will fit in with a little tilting and juggling. True? Maybe we should just carry the boats tandem -- it's only 150 yards. --David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyork Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 >Maybe we should just carry the boats tandem -- it's only 150 >yards. > >--David. You just saved 150 bucks! Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi, Don: Which size Roleez wheels? http://www.beachcartsusa.com/buywheelsframe.htm I see 8", 11", 16" and 19", plus other options. Maybe the trick is to strap the wheels to the deck. If you have to roll, they may come off, but I presume they float quite nicely. Of course, wheels on top increases wind profile and complicates trim and balance. --David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 >Maybe we should just carry the boats tandem -- it's only 150 >yards. > David, Is it just a sandy beach with no rocks? In those situations, I've just lifted the stern and pushed the bow through the sand. Seemed to do the trick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccarlson Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 A buck a yard... pretty good pay I'd say! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 The nemo will fit easily in the Valley Oval hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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