It is a neat rig. I see a lot of people drag their kayaks down the concrete at one of the lakes i fish around here. (Falls of the Yadkin) It kills me to see and hear people do that. I use a boat trailer for my Jackson Coosa because, as you mentioned, the weight factor. I also, sometimes, carry 2 kayaks, so it makes it a lot easier. Thanks for sharing this. It honestly looks a lot more user friendly.
Now that is a sweet way to move your kayak around. The only issue i see with it(for me atleast) is storability on the kayak while you are out on the water. I have heart issues and the ramp i have to use and the parking are is too far for me to walk six times to utilize that cart in one outing. It is definitely great for making that walk easier but will still kick my butt. Thanks for sharing that with us Steve. I will need to look into one.
Nice video and demonstration with tips! We have a similar thing from a different vendor and it has its uses. Ours also has an attachment for use as a trailer hitch - for use with a 4-wheeler or riding mower with a ball. With some fat beach tires, it can be used to launch a heavy kayak into the surf. Ours is too much trouble to do that with, so we use the boat ramps. I agree with your comment about the things not being workable as boat trailers. They are not street legal and aren't made for high speed pulling. For that, just get a used Jon Boat or Jet ski trailer and adjust or replace the bunks as needed.
I have read reviews that this cart is NOT great for use in salt water over a period of time. Since so much of my kayak fishing is in tidal and saltwater, I think I'd have to see some positive reviews about saltwater user before I gave it a shot. Of course, I STILL wash off my current heavy duty kayak cart after each saltwater use. And I still treat it with silicone spray from time to time on the axle, etc. Could be that NOTHING stands up to saltwater use of an extended period of time. I think it looks like a GREAT option for fresh water use though. As far as worrying about theft. I have a lock I use for my current cart if a tree is nearby or I just put it back in the vehicle for use when I get back.
Thank you for that insight. The manufacturer says - Made of high-quality carbon steel with a galvanized and powder-coating surface, our trailer mover is rustproof and stylish for outdoor use. I guess once the finish is damaged, the rust starts.
I just purchase this dolly and wanted to know what is the diameter for the insert that the handpiece goes into. I’m going to buy another piece of metal that slides in and attach a coupler to that
Hard to say at this point. The manufacturer claims - Made of high-quality carbon steel with a galvanized and powder-coating surface, our trailer mover is rustproof and stylish for outdoor use.
One question …. Suppose after you get the kayak down to the water you want to keep the trailer assembled for later use to bring down to the ramp to RETRIEVE your kayak ? It’s portable so I would not think it would need to be licensed if you left it behind your vehicle IN A SPOT MEANT FOR TRAILERS. ? what Do you think ? Would you run afoul of state trailer licensing regulations if it was sitting assembled at the ramp in a trailer spot for later use ?
Given some of the trailers I've seen behind vehicles at boat launches, I can't imagine there are any rules regarding what can be parked there 🤣😂🤣. Putting some of those on the road, however, I'm amazed they made it home 😅
Here at my boat launch, the sign actually says, "For vehicles with attached trailers." So, that would not work. But, you can pull this apart in less than a minute, so I do not see much of an issue.
I’m using a heavy duty cart right now but I have to strip some things off of it (trolling motor, etc.) before I can lift it up and onto the cart for the trip back to the car. Would be great if I could just put the trailer in the water and pull the kayak onto it with the rope like in the video without having to strip it down a little first.
Looks like it works great on Lightweight 'Yaks, but even my little Fishing 'Yak weighs over 200 pounds (the big one is about 270 pounds, and it's a "hand-full" for me! I bought a trailer for them!). Lol
Would be handy if you lived close by maybe but I don't see the point if you can use a kayak cart just as effectively. Don't have to put together either.
i just got the trailer its complet crap the way it was built and heavy with tiers in the wrong spot so you have to lift the trailers waight and the waight of the dinghy on top of it all parts were cut wrong left side rubber guard has metal piece built with one facing forwerd one back since they did not cut a left and a right only 2 lefts
Why not just buy some hwy tires and have a reserver put on it and just pull it with your truck? I've seen single kayak trailers like that that work really well. You can still leave it so it can be taken apart when you get home.
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It is a neat rig. I see a lot of people drag their kayaks down the concrete at one of the lakes i fish around here. (Falls of the Yadkin) It kills me to see and hear people do that. I use a boat trailer for my Jackson Coosa because, as you mentioned, the weight factor. I also, sometimes, carry 2 kayaks, so it makes it a lot easier. Thanks for sharing this. It honestly looks a lot more user friendly.
Now that is a sweet way to move your kayak around. The only issue i see with it(for me atleast) is storability on the kayak while you are out on the water. I have heart issues and the ramp i have to use and the parking are is too far for me to walk six times to utilize that cart in one outing. It is definitely great for making that walk easier but will still kick my butt.
Thanks for sharing that with us Steve. I will need to look into one.
Good point!
Nice video and demonstration with tips!
We have a similar thing from a different vendor and it has its uses. Ours also has an attachment for use as a trailer hitch - for use with a 4-wheeler or riding mower with a ball. With some fat beach tires, it can be used to launch a heavy kayak into the surf. Ours is too much trouble to do that with, so we use the boat ramps.
I agree with your comment about the things not being workable as boat trailers. They are not street legal and aren't made for high speed pulling. For that, just get a used Jon Boat or Jet ski trailer and adjust or replace the bunks as needed.
Yep
Very good video! I have this dolly and will get those pins to take it apart for stowing and transport.
Nice idea , but might as well have a regular kayak / boat trailer.
I almost got stuck there two weeks ago trying to use that lane . Great video
Thanks 👍
Hey, you want this thing? I have no use for it since I have a friend who lets me launch off private property. Send me a note at steve@kayakhacks.com.
I have read reviews that this cart is NOT great for use in salt water over a period of time. Since so much of my kayak fishing is in tidal and saltwater, I think I'd have to see some positive reviews about saltwater user before I gave it a shot. Of course, I STILL wash off my current heavy duty kayak cart after each saltwater use. And I still treat it with silicone spray from time to time on the axle, etc. Could be that NOTHING stands up to saltwater use of an extended period of time. I think it looks like a GREAT option for fresh water use though. As far as worrying about theft. I have a lock I use for my current cart if a tree is nearby or I just put it back in the vehicle for use when I get back.
Thank you for that insight. The manufacturer says - Made of high-quality carbon steel with a galvanized and powder-coating surface, our trailer mover is rustproof and stylish for outdoor use.
I guess once the finish is damaged, the rust starts.
Interesting rig. My concern would be securing it against theft while I was out on the water.
Yes, it comes apart so you can put it inside your vehicle. On a truck, you would have to put it under your bed cover.
Just Ordered it! I wonder how long it will last in salt water
Good point!
I just purchase this dolly and wanted to know what is the diameter for the insert that the handpiece goes into. I’m going to buy another piece of metal that slides in and attach a coupler to that
I am sorry - I gave it away after doing the video.
How does it holdup in salt water? I love the concept
Hard to say at this point. The manufacturer claims - Made of high-quality carbon steel with a galvanized and powder-coating surface, our trailer mover is rustproof and stylish for outdoor use.
@@KayakhacksFishing thanks! Appreciate your channel
One question …. Suppose after you get the kayak down to the water you want to keep the trailer assembled for later use to bring down to the ramp to RETRIEVE your kayak ? It’s portable so I would not think it would need to be licensed if you left it behind your vehicle IN A SPOT MEANT FOR TRAILERS. ? what Do you think ? Would you run afoul of state trailer licensing regulations if it was sitting assembled at the ramp in a trailer spot for later use ?
Given some of the trailers I've seen behind vehicles at boat launches, I can't imagine there are any rules regarding what can be parked there 🤣😂🤣. Putting some of those on the road, however, I'm amazed they made it home 😅
Here at my boat launch, the sign actually says, "For vehicles with attached trailers." So, that would not work. But, you can pull this apart in less than a minute, so I do not see much of an issue.
I’m using a heavy duty cart right now but I have to strip some things off of it (trolling motor, etc.) before I can lift it up and onto the cart for the trip back to the car. Would be great if I could just put the trailer in the water and pull the kayak onto it with the rope like in the video without having to strip it down a little first.
@@jamesdellebovi9046 I agree
Looks like it works great on Lightweight 'Yaks, but even my little Fishing 'Yak weighs over 200 pounds (the big one is about 270 pounds, and it's a "hand-full" for me! I bought a trailer for them!). Lol
Good stuff!
Would be handy if you lived close by maybe but I don't see the point if you can use a kayak cart just as effectively. Don't have to put together either.
Many carts require you to actually beach the kayak before you can put the kayak on top. With this, you just roll up onto it without touching shore.
Cool beans. I’ve always heard there is more than one way to skin a cat. I like the idea of the clips to save time, What will they think of next?l
Good question!
i just got the trailer its complet crap the way it was built and heavy with tiers in the wrong spot so you have to lift the trailers waight and the waight of the dinghy on top of it all parts were cut wrong left side rubber guard has metal piece built with one facing forwerd one back since they did not cut a left and a right only 2 lefts
Wow! I wonder what happened for it to be that messed up.
Why not just buy some hwy tires and have a reserver put on it and just pull it with your truck? I've seen single kayak trailers like that that work really well. You can still leave it so it can be taken apart when you get home.
This particular unit is not designed to work as a vehicle trailer. It would be better to buy an actual trailer.
Where does it go after you launch?
You can take it apart in less than a minute and put it inside your vehicle