Hobie cart upgrade for $10

[blitzburgh]

I like it! I'm getting ready to buy a new cart for my PA. I already have those Harbor Freight wheels so I will probably follow your lead. Great idea!

[miguelitro]

i love hf so i think i will upgrade my ghetto sled to those wheels!
thanks for the post!
Mike

[roadx]

i just pickup a dolly frame from Billy V last night (thanks Billy V for the bait too) and was wondering the diameter of the axel that those upgrade wheels use?

i need to pick up a pair if they fit

[dsafety]

If the bargain wheels at Harbor Freight will not work for you, there is a funky little place in San Marcos that carries just about every size wheel known to man, along with thousands casters and bearings. Google Dayton Industrial Supply.

Bob

[roadx]

thanks dsafty between harbor frieghts, k surplus and Dayton Industrial Supply i should be able to find something cheap that will work

[civic fisher]

Don't forget industrial liquidators.So are the wheels real solid or is there any wobble to them?Upgrade looks pretty well executed.

[Rob929]

I dont have pics handy, but do have one suggestion- especially for the carts that have scupper posts only.. Add a pvc 4-way cross piece, slide it down over the scupper posts on the cart. Add pvc wrapped with foam coming out either way off the cross piece to create support for the kayak to rest on.. similar to the cart in this pic:
http://www.allkayakfishing.com/rigged/cart2.jpg

This way, the scupper posts will keep the cart in place, and aligned, but will not be supporting the full weight of the kayak. Will try to post exact pics later..

[sandydiego]

The copper pipe removes 95% of the wobble.
Steve

Originally Posted by civic fisher

Don't forget industrial liquidators.So are the wheels real solid or is there any wobble to them?Upgrade looks pretty well executed.