I wanted a kayak cart. Something to carry my kayak around on with little rolling resistance. I wanted it to syand high enough off the ground that I could walk naturally while holding one end of the kayak without the other end of the kayak bumping into the ground.
I sketched out a design. (Incidentally one of my more complete sketches)
Oh, the bike! I needed a bike to use as the wheels and forks for the carrier. A friend of mine found me a tiny little girls bike with 12" rims. Perfect!
I cut the back of the frame off the bike ad pulled out the front fork
So, today I got myself four 4 foot lengths of 1/2" rebar to cut up and weld into the cart.
First I welded a rectangle.
Added a cradle to hold the boat.
Added some eyes to attach tie downs to.
Then I added the forks
The finished rack. Needs paint, tires and pool noodles.
Paint going on!
Completed cart!
