I built one for my jon boat out of 2x4s over 30 years ago and it's still kickin. I made it to get down a steep rocky hill to one of my favorite lakes that was carry in only. There's a problem with the one you built here that you're probably aware of by now. Your cart only works on a flat surface. The one I built had to navigate steep inclines, rocks, ruts and uneven surface. I put eye bolts on each side so I could bungee or ratchet strap over the boat securing it to the dolly. That way when you hit a big rock, tree root or rut etc. the dolly stays put. Otherwise the dolly stops while your boat continues forward. Anyway, this also came in handy because I never use the actual boat ramp if I'm using my cart. The boat ramp is for trailered boats, not some putz with a cart. So I respected my fellow boaters by launching my cart to either side of the ramp. There's usually a spot to do that. Good luck with your cart. I recently converted mine from jon boat to canoe with a couple simple modifications.
The dolly was not designed so much to get the boat out of the water as much as it was to transport to and from the water. I lift my boat onto the dolly with help and then roll up the ramp or beach.
I’m betting you’ll need to add a long arm under the front of the boat then pull the boat out from the water. That design concept is widely seen commercially. Just seal or epoxy the wood you would use in this variation. I’m guessing.
Wonderful idea for my little Seahopper. (You've a beautiful boat, by the way!). I've also seen a way to make a sand-wheel setup that fits up into the daggerboard slot. Thank you for sharing your idea with us. Cheers from Japan.
Gluing end grain like that is completely useless. The screws in end grain aren't much better. Best would be some joinery. At the very least some L brackets or corner blocks so you're not screwing into end grain for a guaranteed failure.
hi, amazing simple but functional design. i have an 8foot sailing dinghy and a flat bottomed hull. what dimensions would you recommend? beam at the widest portion is 42 inches. thanks
You may want to widen the axle to accommodate a flat bottom boat. My axle is 33" long and bunk are 24" apart at outside. And then you will have to consider wheel size and not interfering with hull. The V bottom hull clears the wheels.
@@OrcaboatsCa thanks for the reply :) axle is 1meter long and wheels are 12inches. is this good enough? wide enough? the bunkers should rest farthest from center? maybe a foot from the chine towards the middle. hmm. your thoughts pls.
@@laurencefavis6839 That should be wide enough and wheels are pretty large as well. I suppose you just need to make sure height of bunks will clear wheels with flat bottom boat.
This small dolly was only built to carry around 10 lbs. I would not think it would carry a dragon boat. Locally here, they have ones made out of welded aluminum and much larger, but similar principle.
My small boat is only around 100 lbs. but I am sure it will hold more. If you are needing it beefier, I would increase the lumber dimensions. the axle and wheels will carry a lot more.
The dinghy was designed and built by a local builder name Ken Douglas. He built hundreds of this and a few other models up until around 2000. With his passing last year, I decided to create drawings of this little gem to preserve his plans.
I would have to measure it up. A was not considering the video as a set of plans. One could make it any size they needed to accommodate their specific boat.
I built one for my jon boat out of 2x4s over 30 years ago and it's still kickin. I made it to get down a steep rocky hill to one of my favorite lakes that was carry in only. There's a problem with the one you built here that you're probably aware of by now. Your cart only works on a flat surface. The one I built had to navigate steep inclines, rocks, ruts and uneven surface. I put eye bolts on each side so I could bungee or ratchet strap over the boat securing it to the dolly. That way when you hit a big rock, tree root or rut etc. the dolly stays put. Otherwise the dolly stops while your boat continues forward. Anyway, this also came in handy because I never use the actual boat ramp if I'm using my cart. The boat ramp is for trailered boats, not some putz with a cart. So I respected my fellow boaters by launching my cart to either side of the ramp. There's usually a spot to do that. Good luck with your cart. I recently converted mine from jon boat to canoe with a couple simple modifications.
Excellent! Just the practical design that I needed. I will modify a bit to fit my newly-acquired (used...) Banshee 14 sailboat! Yay! Thank you kindly.
I made a similar design based on your video but I'm having a terrible time getting the boat on it out of the water. Any suggestions ?
The dolly was not designed so much to get the boat out of the water as much as it was to transport to and from the water. I lift my boat onto the dolly with help and then roll up the ramp or beach.
I’m betting you’ll need to add a long arm under the front of the boat then pull the boat out from the water.
That design concept is widely seen commercially. Just seal or epoxy the wood you would use in this variation. I’m guessing.
Could use a bicycle leg stand
Good thought
Nice video sir, I'm toyed between using pvc plumbing pipe or timber left over from boarding out my undertstairs.
Roll, roll, roll your boat gently to the stream 😊👍
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Wonderful idea for my little Seahopper. (You've a beautiful boat, by the way!). I've also seen a way to make a sand-wheel setup that fits up into the daggerboard slot. Thank you for sharing your idea with us. Cheers from Japan.
Gluing end grain like that is completely useless. The screws in end grain aren't much better. Best would be some joinery. At the very least some L brackets or corner blocks so you're not screwing into end grain for a guaranteed failure.
You wouldn't want wood joints there bud. Metal L brackets would be the way to go.
Thank you, I'm building a similar project with the same wheels from princessauto, for my inflatable boat
I could use both but mainly timber. I could use pipe to pull it with because my boat is lighter been an inflatable with 3/4 plywood floor.
Lots of videos on building small boat dollies out of PVC
The cart is ok.. but that boat is very nice.
Awesome idea thanks
like the design
Shop reorganization is an ongoing project. Your improvements look great.
This is an excellent video - Thank you Eamonn / Galway - ireland
Glad you enjoyed it
hi, amazing simple but functional design. i have an 8foot sailing dinghy and a flat bottomed hull. what dimensions would you recommend? beam at the widest portion is 42 inches. thanks
You may want to widen the axle to accommodate a flat bottom boat. My axle is 33" long and bunk are 24" apart at outside. And then you will have to consider wheel size and not interfering with hull. The V bottom hull clears the wheels.
@@OrcaboatsCa thanks for the reply :) axle is 1meter long and wheels are 12inches. is this good enough? wide enough? the bunkers should rest farthest from center? maybe a foot from the chine towards the middle. hmm. your thoughts pls.
@@laurencefavis6839 That should be wide enough and wheels are pretty large as well. I suppose you just need to make sure height of bunks will clear wheels with flat bottom boat.
I would like to try making this. Are your dimensions available ?
Sorry but I did not create any plans for the dolly. I would suggest that you make it whatever size fits your needs.
Hi, thinking of building something similar for our dragonboat. How heavy is the boat you kifted using the dolly?
This small dolly was only built to carry around 10 lbs. I would not think it would carry a dragon boat. Locally here, they have ones made out of welded aluminum and much larger, but similar principle.
@@OrcaboatsCa Thank you! Our shortboat is around 150kg so making the build using either welded aluminum or steel pipes. She's heavy!
Good video thanks
Good video with great ideas and craftsmanship.
Great idea for my laser!!!
How much weight can you get on it
My small boat is only around 100 lbs. but I am sure it will hold more. If you are needing it beefier, I would increase the lumber dimensions. the axle and wheels will carry a lot more.
Good job. Thank you.
What a cute dinghy! Who designed it?
The dinghy was designed and built by a local builder name Ken Douglas. He built hundreds of this and a few other models up until around 2000. With his passing last year, I decided to create drawings of this little gem to preserve his plans.
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Cool video, where could I buy those wheels?
I purchased mine at Princess Auto
@@OrcaboatsCa thanks
What are measurements of the wood
I would have to measure it up. A was not considering the video as a set of plans. One could make it any size they needed to accommodate their specific boat.
Nicely done sir
Thank you kindly
What a beautiful wooden boat.
Thanks. I did not build that one, but have built many like it. I have this one because the builder has passed away and so no more in production.
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Waffle waffle waffle. Rattled on so much talking about nothing for the first 2+ minutes I clicked out.