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How to Build a Homemade PVC Kayak Cart for Under $25
I build a PVC kayak cart that breaks down small enough to fit in the hatch of a bigger sit-on-top kayak.
What’s in this video
This is my tutorial on building a PVC kayak cart for under $25 (the cost at the time of the video). The big benefit is that it disassembles into a compact size, so it stores inside the hatch of a larger sit-on-top kayak.
I built it for a Hobie Outback and a Hobie Pro Angler, but it will work for several makes and models. The space between the two bunks is 12″. The build uses two 10″ wheels with a 5/8″ bore on a 26″ piece of 5/8″ threaded rod, 1″ PVC pipe with tees and caps, and a large kids pool noodle. Tools are a drill with a 5/8″ bit, a ratcheting PVC cutter and a fine tooth hacksaw.
Quick takeaways
- It breaks down to fit inside the hatch of a larger sit-on-top kayak.
- The space between the two bunks is 12", built around a Hobie Outback and Pro Angler.
- Main parts: two 10" wheels with a 5/8" bore, 26" of 5/8" threaded rod and 1" PVC.
- Bondo rubberized undercoating spray is an optional finish.
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