Very interesting cart design

[Mnoutdoorfunguy]

I am not in the market for a canoe cart at this time. However, I came across this Inkas Brand cart and it is very intriguing. Some on here might find it interesting or get the creative juices flowing. I know there are tons of different ones available.

http://linder.se/en/products/canoe-a...rt-collapsible

 

[Peach Canoe]

This is a nice looking cart-- looks sturdy and light.

Linder makes a ton of aluminum boats, including some nice canoes.

Many canoe carts are best-suited to short trips on flat terrain-- like transporting the boat from the car a short distance to the water. Canoe carts tend to be built fairly low, close to the ground. For long-distance humping over hilly and rocky terrain, the bed of the cart should be about 18" above the ground.

I've used several store-bought examples of canoe wheels on trails like the Bowron Circuit, but I found I had to make my own carts that are a little taller than what's available. It's easy to smack the trailing stem on rocks if the boat is too low; also, you have to walk bent over to keep the boat level. I'll post a photo tomorrow.

 

[Peach Canoe]

Here's one I made. It quickly disassembles for storage in the boat. It has 12" BMX plastic wheels, Delrin bearings, pneumatic tires, and a chrome-moly axle. The triangular frame is ash, the overal height of the cart is 18 inches, and it all weighs 7 LBS. The nominal weight limit is 200 LBS.

 

[Mnoutdoorfunguy]

Very elegant and functional. Great work!
Thanks for the inspiration.