Cart Question

FLPat · Post by **FLPat** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:00 pm

Where can I find a kayak cart that has the poles that stick though the scupper holes? I would think it would be easier to handle than the strap on kind.

Pat & her Heritage Redfish

ufriverat · Post by **ufriverat** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:48 pm

I received this one as a gift:

http://www.paddleboy.com/pages/product_ ... r_pup.html

You might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere on the Web. They have a dealer locator at http://www.paddleboy.com/pages/Dealer2.php

I've had problems with keeping air in one of the tires but that could be due to some misuse.

Also when the middle bar separates the two tires, they each go their own way. That can make it a little challenging to transport. It comes with an allen wrench inside the middle tube, which you can use to tighten the bar to prevent this from happening.

DonS · Post by **DonS** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:09 am

Take a look on E-bay. There are plenty to chose from. All types. Just watch shipping costs.

Redfisher · Post by **Redfisher** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:52 pm

Doesn't Paul (Masthead Ent)sell one like that?

nikonjedi · Post by **nikonjedi** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:19 am

Make one..... not as hard as you'd think...

mudfish · Post by **mudfish** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:43 pm

You might want to see if there's any issues about leaks forming in or near the scupper holes on your Redfish before you add any more pressure to them.

Just a thought.

Riverpirate · Post by **Riverpirate** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:54 pm

I do not recommend carts that go through the scuppers. That is the weakest part of a yak.

Rik · Post by **Rik** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:18 pm

Riverpirate wrote:I do not recommend carts that go through the scuppers. That is the weakest part of a long-haired bovine.

Ditto. All of the major kayak manufacturers - I think - have had leak problems in scupper holes. As Riverpirate said, it is the weakest part of the kayak.

With all of the good carts out there that don't go through the scupper holes, I don't see any reason to use one that does. I hardly ever even put my stake out pole through the scupper hole.

FLPat · Post by **FLPat** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:17 pm

I didn't realize there was such a problem with the scupper holes--I think I am having a slight leaking problem and I wonder if that's where the problem is? How do I check this out?

Pat & her Heritage Redfish

Rik · Post by **Rik** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:45 pm

Couple ways to find a leak. One way is to fill the kayak with water and see where it comes out. You have to be a bit careful doing this. You want the kayak laying flat on the ground, not on saw horses or something similar or the weight of the water can bend your kayak in half.

Another way to check scupper holes is to check it at night with a flashlight. Shine the light down the scupper hole and look at the scupper tube from inside the kayak. Of course, this requires that you can see the scupper tubes inside the kayak. If there are holes - they are typically small pinholes - you'll see a beam of light inside.

DouGR81 · Post by **DouGR81** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:34 pm

I've used a scupper cart on my Heritage Redfish for 2 years and haven't had any leaks or cracks near the scupper holes.

chewbaka1973 · Post by **chewbaka1973** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:19 pm

here is a local shop that has a variety of carts and stuff

http://www.keywestpaddlesports.com/