Cart Review & Inquiry

Wow.  I'm feeling the love.  Thanks for all the suggestions and accounts.  I would love to build my own, but time is short and so is my time.  If is was winter, I'd take the project on, at this point I'll trade money for time. 

I ordered the bigger on, Cart-Beach and will see how it works out.  If I decide walk it back or stashing it isn't working I'll try the mini and someone may get a good deal on the biggie.

I live quite close to Shoreline Community College and did not find a welding class in their catalog last winter. 

Insayn, that's an insanely generous offer.   If you're in Forest Grove, OR, which is the closest airport to where you live, Hillsboro, Twin Oaks, Chehalem, Newberg?

I don't know what kind of flights come and go from these little fields, or if you will be piloting a puddle jumper or not.  Hillsboro would be the closest by far.  I work near there and it takes me 25 minutes to get to work.  Some of the other mentioned fields are closer to 35+ minutes away.

These carts are quite nice as well. If you go through a lot of sand and soft dirt you can go for the dually option. I think it's RevoRoy who has the dually.

http://www.paddlecart.com/paddlecart.html

http://www.paddlecart.com/dually.html

These carts are quite nice as well. If you go through a lot of sand and soft dirt you can go for the dually option. I think it's RevoRoy who has the dually.

http://www.paddlecart.com/paddlecart.html

http://www.paddlecart.com/dually.html

Those are slick looking.  I like the BMX style of thread on the tires. 
Now if I could just force myself to practice with my aluminum welding.  I haven't had a lot of need for aluminum fabrication, so I haven't honed that skill yet.   If I did, I could make something very similar, as I do have a ProTools HD 105 tube bender in my metal working weapons collection as well.   However, using mild steel would be a breeze to make something of that style.

I ordered the bigger on, Cart-Beach and will see how it works out.  If I decide walk it back or stashing it isn't working I'll try the mini and someone may get a good deal on the biggie.

With the Wheeleez, you just need to order different tires.  No need to order a different frame.

I don't know what kind of flights come and go from these little fields, or if you will be piloting a puddle jumper or not.  Hillsboro would be the closest by far.  I work near there and it takes me 25 minutes to get to work.  Some of the other mentioned fields are closer to 35+ minutes away.

Piloting.  Let me look over my schedule.  I'm thinking of overnighting at the Hillsboro Red Lion.  I've got a number of house projects in progress, plus some scheduled trips, plus TLW is returning home for a few weeks before taking off for a couple months to visit her parents, plus I've got a job.  We are probably talking August. 

I ordered the bigger one, Cart-Beach, and will see how it works out.  If I decide walk it back or stashing it isn't working I'll try the mini and someone may get a good deal on the biggie.

The mini does store nicely.  However there are times I really wish I had the bigger wheels.
If you do decide you need the mini, let me know. I'd be happy to trade up and  I'd even pay the difference in price.

Brian

I don't know what kind of flights come and go from these little fields, or if you will be piloting a puddle jumper or not.  Hillsboro would be the closest by far.  I work near there and it takes me 25 minutes to get to work.  Some of the other mentioned fields are closer to 35+ minutes away.

Piloting.  Let me look over my schedule.  I'm thinking of overnighting at the Hillsboro Red Lion.  I've got a number of house projects in progress, plus some scheduled trips, plus TLW is returning home for a few weeks before taking off for a couple months to visit her parents, plus I've got a job.  We are probably talking August. 

My list is just about as long as yours.  August sounds fine with me.  If we don't get around to it this summer, there is always fall and winter.

Those are slick looking.  I like the BMX style of thread on the tires.   Now if I could just force myself to practice with my aluminum welding.  I haven't had a lot of need for aluminum fabrication, so I haven't honed that skill yet.   If I did, I could make something very similar, as I do have a ProTools HD 105 tube bender in my metal working weapons collection as well.   However, using mild steel would be a breeze to make something of that style.

You really wouldn't have to bend the tube, you could just weld it in a V but I guess you need to use your bender for something! Aluminum is very easy once you get it down. Just make sure you use the correct diameter filler. If you have a spool gun for your mig machine you're set, it's just like FCAW at that point. Tig welding does look better, though. Post pics if you do build one!

Followup.  Wheelez arrived yesterday signature required which was a little annoying.  Luckily the neighbor signed for it.  The cart looks stout and the poly wheels look a little weird.  Can't use it until Friday evening to drop crab traps, so will post a quick review after. 

You're gonna love it! I have a Wheelez Bach Cart too, rolls smooth over any terrain, but beach sand is best. The tires are as big as the tires on my neighbor's Smart car, but twice as wide! If you poke a hole in them, you can repair it yourself with a soldering iron (or a hot nail heated in the fire in the field). I still have a C-Tug as a back up for when someone swipes my Wheelez. 

Cool thing about the Wheelez,

• you can balance the weight of the Yak on the cart so your shoulder doesn't get sore hauling out to the water.
• it floats! If it falls off the back of your yak, it won't sink into Davy Jones' Locker.

Not going to be able to drop crab traps tonight.  Forgot I had an appointment.  May make a day drop Saturday.  The tires look like something out of Roger Rabbit.

Used the full sized Wheelez for the first time yesterday dropping crab traps off Richmond Beach.  Much, much easier pull across the sand than the last cart.  Tracking is straight and true.  One can even push with ease and straight tracking - important for this particular launch location.  I did not use the supplied straps but just a couple right-sized bungees.  They did lose their grip when I snagged on a log and the cart was dragged back along the hull, but otherwise the bungees held firm.  I think the straps will be for long hauls over much rougher ground than just beach sand and small rocks.  The wheels fit inside the front hatch of the T13A, and the frame can lash over the front hatch.  If lashing the frame to the deck remove the wheel pins and store them securely.  I had one pop off when I was practicing in the garage.  So far it's a winner.  We will see what I think of it on Sunday, after three days of use around Bush Point.  

Thanks for the review demonick. Nice to know the full size wheels fit in the front hatch of the T-13. Sometimes it's a long walk back to the truck. And with the high price of the cart, (and all the knuckle heads around, ) you hate to leave it on the beach or try to chain it to a log.

An addendum to my mini-review of the full size Wheelez. 

The pins holding the wheels on SUCK.  Look at them the wrong way and the ring flips to the unlocked position.  Lost one yesterday after nicking some brush.  Used a leash clip as a temporary fix.  And have had them flip up and fall out while lashing to the deck (found it that time).  Do NOT leave them on the frame when disassembled - stick them somewhere safe and secure.  Consider a short leash lashed to the frame, or a rubber band holding the ring from flipping.

Thinking I will find something else at the hardware store.  A bent 16d or 20d nail should be a temporary solution.  Even a small bolt and wing nut.  Throw a few nails in the PFD and you're covered for loss.

Functionally, I am liking and appreciating the Wheelez more and more.  Recently realized I can use the kick stand on the beach to stabilize the cart before lifting the yak onto it (DOH!). 

If your talking about these....



They sound like they are not very good quality.  I've used those kinds of clips on my baja and only lost
one to a pesky neighbor kid that stole it.  Check you local hardware store for stronger ones for sure.





If they don't interfere with your wheel, you may want to try these instead. 







Now, instead of sharp poky nails in your PFD to use as backups, I'd say get a few of these.
I have these on my cart and are actually a bear to get off.  I have to hook a carabiner to the loop to get enough grip to pull it free.






Or these, that can bent with your fishing pliers.