Scupper type cart question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishinkid2010 · 01-27-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by T Bone

I just thought the hobie carts were were scupper type and would be OK.

You are correct, the Hobie carts are the scupper style. But if I'm not mistaken, Hobie reinforces their scuppers in order to accommodate the stress put on them.

Billy V · 01-27-2010, 07:24 PM

I have not had any problem with a scupper cart, even transporting a loaded kayak - bait tank, with 4 rods, dry bags in the hull, etc.

I also have a Hobie cart for sale with all terrain wheels, its strong.
$50

Useful Idiot · 01-28-2010, 11:52 AM

We've repaired countless scupper holes at OEX that have been damaged by those type of carts. When they were more popular we probably had one or two repairs a week caused by scupper carts. We haven't carried or recommended scupper carts for years. Go with the cradle style.

fishes · 01-28-2010, 12:42 PM

I too was wondering about the scupper carts but then I saw this. The guy who posted said the damage was due to the scupper type carts and pulling too hard on them. I don't have wheels as of yet but I will be going with the alternative.

Adam12 · 01-28-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fishes

I too was wondering about the scupper carts but then I saw this. The guy who posted said the damage was due to the scupper type carts and pulling too hard on them. I don't have wheels as of yet but I will be going with the alternative.

That to me looks like the cart posts werent all the way through the scuppers when the cart was being used, since the damage is at the bottom of the scuppers.

Gino · 01-28-2010, 01:26 PM

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BTW; there are at least two AKFF members who have launched with the scupper carts still installed. They couldn't figure out where all the drag was coming from until they got back to the ramp.

:notw orthy:

Billy V · 01-28-2010, 08:00 PM

Maybe the Hobies are stronger boats. I never had a problem on my last 3 kayaks.

miguelitro · 01-28-2010, 08:26 PM

i looked at cart when i bought my sled but i could not find any that held it high enough for me to drag it with out bending low. Mine is about a foot.5 off the ground and i can stand up while dragging it to the beach which i think makes a big difference...
ps scuppers are for peeing in

Mike

01-28-2010, 11:52 AM	#3
Useful Idiot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286	We've repaired countless scupper holes at OEX that have been damaged by those type of carts. When they were more popular we probably had one or two repairs a week caused by scupper carts. We haven't carried or recommended scupper carts for years. Go with the cradle style. __________________

01-28-2010, 12:42 PM	#4
fishes Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 89	I too was wondering about the scupper carts but then I saw this. The guy who posted said the damage was due to the scupper type carts and pulling too hard on them. I don't have wheels as of yet but I will be going with the alternative. __________________ <' )))><es

01-27-2010, 07:24 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I have not had any problem with a scupper cart, even transporting a loaded kayak - bait tank, with 4 rods, dry bags in the hull, etc. I also have a Hobie cart for sale with all terrain wheels, its strong. $50

01-28-2010, 08:00 PM	#7
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Maybe the Hobies are stronger boats. I never had a problem on my last 3 kayaks.

01-28-2010, 08:26 PM	#8
miguelitro Team Bad Habits Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 119	i looked at cart when i bought my sled but i could not find any that held it high enough for me to drag it with out bending low. Mine is about a foot.5 off the ground and i can stand up while dragging it to the beach which i think makes a big difference... ps scuppers are for peeing in Mike