Canoe Dolly

[Eddyk]

Ive seen dollys for canoes that fit underneath the canoe and you just push the canoe to where you want to go. I checked BPS and they dont stock them. Does anyone know where I can get one.

[brickNblock]

Ive not seen them anywhere myself....

There was a time I actually looked for one.

Somewhere back in the OFC archives there was a post,

...of a talented person who made one themselves.

I dont fully recall, but I believe they started with one of them kids 'ole red wagons.

[steve_paul]

I think that was JediAngler who rigged up one for his Kayak.

[jediangler]

I built one myself, for my kayak, out of 4 hockey sticks. You could alter the design easily for a canoe.

 

 

Add some pool noodle pieces and some bungee cords.

 

 

So easy even a five yr old can pull it around.

 

 

When you're on the water, the cart goes with you.

 

 

Good luck.

[verno]

You can get them at MEC I think

[Nemo]

Yep MEC carries them. Just search at www.mec.ca. Also maybe check Lee Valley.

[char finder]

Eddyk,

 

I have one that is a real cadilac!

 

it was custom built by a professor at Queens university and includes a spare tire and rim, and even a kickstand which will support the canoe in a horizontal position. it was built to qonquer the Dickson lake portage in Algonquin. if you have done that trip before, you will know what i mean about the ultimate dolly!

 

right now it is in my shed, taking up space. i am planning to do 1 more trip into Dickson this spring with it, but if you need it anytime, let me know. we are close enough that i can meet you in Newcastle or somewhere along the 401.

 

 

 

Charfinder

[Eddyk]

Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it. Jedianler; You should patten that . Its a great design and thanks Charfinder for the generous offer. I went on line with MEC and they do stock them but they dont show any of their locations. If anyone knows could you please reply. Thanks again.

[verno]

The closest one is in TO at king and spadina area

[fishindevil]

ah,very nice jedi, thats pretty neat ive never seen a homemade one thats cool

[Nemo]

Charfinder could you post apic of that baby I'd love to see that. My bud is building one this winter and we are looking for ideas.

[dustink]

Seem expensive to buy (Jedi may have the right idea)....but Cabela's has a couple of different options:

 

 

 

Option #1

 

 

 

Option #2

 

 

 

dk

[Fisherman]

Cabela's has a folding lightweight model.

[The Urban Fisherman]

ahhh i've seen this set-up before - good job once again Jedi-Angler...hope you don't mind if I use the plans!

 

cheers,

UF

[Eddyk]

Thanks again for the help.

[outdoorguy61]

Depending upon where you are, there are a number of places that sell canoe caddys. In Missisauga, there is a canoe store on the QE, fairly close to Europe Bound (I would also not be surprised if they had them). In Peterborough, try Paluski Boats; New Liskeard the canoe company; Algonquin Park- Swift Canoe; Frontenac Park- Frontenac Outfitters.

 

I used one a number of years ago (30 pds +) and we actually took in a canoe 14 miles into Fortress Lk/BC (large brookies). It was not too bad, other than a few uphill slogs.

 

outdoorguy61

[char finder]

Here is a quick pic of mine.

 

it is not foldable but i had the person who made it reinforce the model by putting a stringer in between the axles. the spare sits on top of this. it has been many tough trails with no damage.

[Eddyk]

Thanks again

[Nemo]

Thanks Charfinder that's a nice one.

[watertight]

We used one homemade with bicycle wheels.The bigger diameter wheels workwed great in the bush.

[Ron]

Eddyk,

 

I You know this guy who lives about 7 kms from you, If you ask me him, I he might lend it to you when you need one. I'll he'll take a pic of it.

[Ron]

 

 

[jediangler]

I have seen many made of PVC pipe, but I hear that they don't stand up to heavy bush use. I have changed to larger wheels on mine, but I'm still looking to put some bike wheels on it eventually. Total cost (minus the hockey sticks) was around $12. Be creative over the winter and build your own.