Revolution 13

Hello,

Not sure if this is the right place for this but what is the best cart for the 2014 Revo 13? Does it go into the scupper holes? Does it break down or do you just flip it around and put it in the same holes from the top?

Thanks
Darkbeer

Wheeleez makes some popular kayak carts. I wouldn't go as far as saying that they are the best, though.
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/2447/Hobie-Trax-2-Kayak-Cart.html?gclid=CLyY8fbdmrwCFYKUfgodEzMAqQ
This is the cart that I use for both my Outback and Revo13. It gets the job done.

If you get the scupper type, and stick it in upside down, you'll be dragging the posts through the water.  It actually will slow you down.  I have the same cart LingLing mentioned above, and I love it.

Thanks for the info.

Wheeleez makes some popular kayak carts. I wouldn't go as far as saying that they are the best, though.
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/2447/Hobie-Trax-2-Kayak-Cart.html?gclid=CLyY8fbdmrwCFYKUfgodEzMAqQ
This is the cart that I use for both my Outback and Revo13. It gets the job done.

Wheeleez is the best tire, especially outstanding for soft sand.  Invented by a guy who lived at Virginia Beach.  Ideal for beach carts where the sand is deep and soft, such as Hatteras National Seashore and Canaveral National Seashore.  Doesn't matter that much if the terrain is firm and flat.

I like to keep my kayak mostly outfitted and transport on a trailer.  (See my recent post.)   I wouldn't like to have to turn it 90° to insert a scupper-type cart.  So, if I could not approach the water to launch from the trailer, I'd prefer a cart that could be scooted under the stern and strapped on.

I like scupper carts because they are easy to install and don't slide out.  My favorite is the heavy duty hobie cart.   It is good on everything but sand.

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Scupper carts are great. The Hobie ones have held up well for me so far. I share 2 of them, the heavy duty and the Trax 2 which has Wheelez style wheels. I just stick mine upside down. It may slow you down a little but unless you are covering some serious ground it doesn't bother me.

Hi,

How do you deal with all the gear on your kayak when you are inserting the trolley in the scupper holes.  Don't you have to tilt the boat over on edge to insert the trolley.  Ideally, you'd have a companion lift up on the stern, but if you are alone...?

Hi,

How do you deal with all the gear on your kayak when you are inserting the trolley in the scupper holes.  Don't you have to tilt the boat over on edge to insert the trolley.  Ideally, you'd have a companion lift up on the stern, but if you are alone...?

If I'm using the heavy duty cart I just put it in while the kayak is in the water still. The Trax 2 you cant really do that as easily since the wheels float. So far I have always gone with a buddy so I haven't encountered a situation where I haven't been able to get help when needed for that.

Hi,

How do you deal with all the gear on your kayak when you are inserting the trolley in the scupper holes.  Don't you have to tilt the boat over on edge to insert the trolley.  Ideally, you'd have a companion lift up on the stern, but if you are alone...?

I generally just roll my kayak on it's side - and yes, anything not tied down falls out. 
If you really dont want to do that, and you're in calm water, you can take the fat tires off, insert the frame, then push the tires underwater and click them on - but I find its less of a hassle to make sure everything is either tied down or taken out first.

Hi,

How do you deal with all the gear on your kayak when you are inserting the trolley in the scupper holes.  Don't you have to tilt the boat over on edge to insert the trolley.  Ideally, you'd have a companion lift up on the stern, but if you are alone...?

When you're alone it's a PITA for sure and there really isn't a good way to do it. This exercise has helped me keep my gear as minimal as possible.

Be sure to put your rod in a safe place first.

We have a Wheeleez with balloon tires for the sand. They have solid tires available if your mostly on pavement. The sand tires pull a little tougher on pavement and solid tires pull tougher on sand. A larger diameter is always better no matter which wheel. Mine has adjustable stops on each post. They could be adjusted to avoid the posts being a drag factor in the water when stored upside down in the scuppers. There's always 2 of us so mounting them is easy, although one person could probably insert them fairly easy if one end of the yak was in the water.

I like the Seattle Sports All Terrain Canoe Center Cart, http://www.seattlesportsco.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1087&idcategory=75 . I have two of them, and keep one at home and one at our cabin.  I use them to haul my fully loaded kayak from my vehicle down to the water.  It's very sturdy, and has tires the width of mountain bike tires, which are great for solid surfaces, but probably not so great for loose sand. I've found several of these carts for sale on Craigslist for about $50.  I strap it on the kayak slightly in back of the balance point, so the cart supports all the weight of the kayak except for a few pounds.  It's easier to haul a kayak if its nose is slightly heavy.  Here's a picture of the cart in action, hauling my 13' Trident with a full load of spearfishing equipment.

I like the Seattle Sports All Terrain Canoe Center Cart, http://www.seattlesportsco.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1087&idcategory=75 ....  I strap it on the kayak slightly in back of the balance point, so the cart supports all the weight of the kayak except for a few pounds.  It's easier to haul a kayak if its nose is slightly heavy.  Here's a picture of the cart in action, hauling my 13' Trident with a full load of spearfishing equipment.

Damn! Beautiful pictures! Just gorgeous. So, I left them in the Quote.  You guys are reinforcing my thinking.  It's not easy to get a loaded kayak in the water...or out, if you can't back a trailer to the water's edge.  We don't need to be as rugged as you in the NW, so we generally can use the power-boat ramp...or the beach adjacent.

Thanks for the posts.

I use a homemade cart pictured below. The scupper posts can be made to fit in the scupper holes and not stick out the bottom when in stowed position. The tires keep the cart from sinking, but are not so buoyant that you can still put it on while the kayak is still afloat.

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