trevy727 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 My buddy and I go into algonquin every spring and it's a real tough trip. We've managed to cut our total travel time from a 18 hour day to a 15 hour day. That's 3.5 hour drive and 11.5 hours paddling and portaging. We have 1 portage that is 5 klms long and it's fairly smooth and flat. If we could do this in one trip, we could cut another 2 hours off our total time. Does anyone know where I can get a durable cart to pull a loaded canoe through the bush? Some where in the Toronto area? I've found a few places to order them (U.S) but would really like to go check them out rather than order on-line. I do about 4 portage trips a year and a cart would help when I'm wife the wifey also. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Heres an option if your a handy type of guy http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/canoecart.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Wheels from a dolley cart with a plank of wood for the rear, and the same for the front except adding a pivot point for steering. Princess auto should have most of what you would need. They have many variaties of wheels to choose from. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter649 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I believe Fendock out of Ottawa has a canoe cart that they sell through agents through out Canada & will be at The Cottage Life Show at the end of March in Toronto & usually have a few for sale at the show but not sure about pricing - Check out their web site....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevy727 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Building one has been an option but i'd prefer to buy one. I've looked through all the designs and pictures on the web and I just want to go some where, look at one, and buy it. I have a bunch of materials to build one last resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I think I know what lake you like from your trip description. If you download movies, check out "Borealis", a great movie for Ontario canoe trippers, and what cart not to buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevy727 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I think I know what lake you like from your trip description. If you download movies, check out "Borealis", a great movie for Ontario canoe trippers, and what cart not to buy There's no way you know what lake I go to. P.M me a let me know what you think. I'll tell you if you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Expensive, but absolutely bar none the best, most durable cart on the market: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442095599&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302700901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Gawd if that's what they charge for a simple cart, it's a good thing they don't sell cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I think I know what lake you like from your trip description. If you download movies, check out "Borealis", a great movie for Ontario canoe trippers, and what cart not to buy There are a tonne of lakes that require this type of portage to get into, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Trev, I p.m.'d you with a kijiji add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwpowell Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442630046&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302700901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torco Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I don't know a 5km fairly flat and smooth portage. I am sure if he has an intimate knowledge of the park he could likely get it down to a few lakes. The real question is the fishing worth it? They keep going back so it must be! I would love to see a report when you get back. Its been a few years since I have done a spring fishing trip in Algonquin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 build one yourself. carry a spare tire and a pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 build one yourself. carry a spare tire and a pump. Nope get non-pneumatic tires. Foam or solid rubber...talking to those old guys pulling the carts for a number of years they had found what didn't work the best. They also rigged solid handles to come out in front of the canoe, so 2 people could pull standing up leaning into the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Nope get non-pneumatic tires. Foam or solid rubber...talking to those old guys pulling the carts for a number of years they had found what didn't work the best. They also rigged solid handles to come out in front of the canoe, so 2 people could pull standing up leaning into the bar. I cut a piece of pvc pipe and tie it to the bow of the canoe making a yoke for two guys. That's definitely the only way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Nope get non-pneumatic tires. Foam or solid rubber...talking to those old guys pulling the carts for a number of years they had found what didn't work the best. They also rigged solid handles to come out in front of the canoe, so 2 people could pull standing up leaning into the bar. i have my handles rigged to the bow rickshaw style. airless tires? those are kind of hard to find in junk piles! Edited March 29, 2011 by Dr. Salvelinus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustic-Fisher Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 If its a 5km or a 5.7km portage, just look at all the broken and busted up carts left in the bush along the portage route.....lol tell ya what not to buy or how not to build it ! I own the unit Solopaddler recommended and can give it the thumbs up! well worth the money in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggie Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 It's too bad it couldn't be used to haul a deer out of the bush as well. Might be work it if the cart could do several jobs. Dan O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Adventure Guide in Waterloo has their Egalis cart on sale for $90. It can be used for kayaks and canoes. If you search "kayak" on Kijiji you'll see a pic of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdan Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 I too tackled this problem a few years ago. After looking on the internet for heavy duty canoe carts the selection was limited and the prices high. I found this guy in Ontario that was making these killer carts, 450 lbs capacity, except thay were going for $ 650.00 After thinking about the problem I decided to build my own. Get a couple of used 24" mountain bike frames, cut off everything ahead of the seat post off, weld the two together and bingo, you got yourself a killer canoe cart. I built mine with 20" frames and this thing can haul 550 lbs no problem and go anywhere. if I have time tomorrow I will dig mine out and post pics. You should be able to build it for less the $ 100.00 The beauty of this design is that the canoe will be at a comfortable height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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