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- A cart is a great way to store your jet ski over the winter, and is a must for those who transfer their jet ski from trailer to trailer. After years of use and careful thought, we've come up with an optimal design for a jet ski cart that is strong, inexpensive and relatively easy to build.
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Materials list:
Frame: 1 pc 8' 6x6 (or 4x4); 2 pcs 8' 2x4; 1 pc 8' 2x10; 4 pcs 3/16" 9" to 12" long straight brackets; 12 pcs 2.5" long 5/16" lag screws; 2 pcs 1/4" 3.5" long eye hooks; 28 pcs 3.5" 5/16" lag bolts; 56 pcs 5/16" flat washers;
Bunks: 4 Loadrite light duty bunk swivel brackets; 1'x12' pc. trailer or outdoor carpet; 1/2" staples; 8 pcs 1.5" long 1/4" lag screws; 4 pcs. 1.5" long 1/2" bolts; 4 pcs 1/2" flat washers; 4 pcs 1/2" lock washers; 4 pcs 1/2" nuts; 1 pc 10' 2x4;
Casters: 4 casters (rated at least 500 lbs each; www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000... 16 pcs 3" long 5/16" lag screws; 16 pcs 5/16" flat washers.
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Love the eye hook idea to the trailer great thinking
Learning so much from your channel. Thank you for sharing your time and effort with us!
This is exactly what I was looking for, nice job
awesome dude ! going to do this in the next couple weeks. thanks to you winterized my jetski changed my oil and plugs. saved me 400 from the stealership, and at that they even sold me the wrong plugs lol. found that out in the process
Glad to help out!
Thank you so much for a detailed build with all the required pieces. I just finished building mine and it’s rock solid. Great vid!
Great stuff! Congrats and safe riding!
I used your design to build two of these dollies and everything work well. Thanks for putting this out there.
Great to hear!
AWESOME job!!! Wow!!!
Thanks, Don!
Built two of these with your video over the weekend. They turned out great. Thanks!!!
Great to hear. You're welcome. Ours is still going strong!
Wow. Simply amazing. Great detail. I love that you went the heavy duty route. Just bought a wake pro230 and have been trying to find a vid explaining how to do this. Thank You!!!
Good luck with your cart. Mine is still working great. The only thing I'd recommend is if your 6x6 vertical pieces aren't completely dry when you cut them, put some wax on the ends. Mine have cracked quite a bit, although they still work okay. Thanks for your comment.
AwesomeSauce !! Thanks for taking the time to make the video
Excellent. I recently bought my first PWC, a 2019 Yamaha FX Limited. I own a sawmill and the rest of the tools needed. I plan to follow your lead this winter... Great project.
Good luck! Mine is still working perfectly years later.
Exactly what I've been looking for. My next weekend project for sure. Excellent video.
Thanks. Good luck!
Woo hoo it's finally here!!
Over engineering!! 💙 👍
Had to rebuild my carbs.
thanks for the video. Very helpful since i have been wanting to build my own. Great job.
Thanks, and good luck!
Preaty good tutorial nice work man !
Great video, thanks!
finished building this today. used 4x6 posts. leftovers from a project. Also used 2x8's instead of 2x10's. Works perfectly! thanks for posting the detailed info and listing all the hardware and bit sizes as you went. Your instructions made this project incredibly easy.. Rollin the ski free around my garage was worth the time and effort! Thanks!
Glad to hear it worked out. While doing some repairs this winter I had it on the cart with a full tank of gas, and both Chris and I working on the deck at the same time. That's an extra 400 pounds on the cart (not including the gas), and it had no problem holding us. I'm even more confident in the design now. Thanks for your comment.
This just popped up in my youtube algorithm today. Lol.. the stand is still goin strong. I actually added a mod because when it didn't have the ski on it, it was in the way taking up room in the garage. I cut a piece of 3/4" plywood wide enough to overlap the bunks. Then screwed 2x3's on the underside of the long edges. Set on top to make a rolling table/workbench. 2x3's keep top in place. It spends most of its time this configuration and when I need the stand, I just take the top off!
Nice! Thanks for the update!
Nice video mate!!
You are talented!
Thanks
It’s help me a lot !
I appreciate the attention to detail. That's a well built dolly
Thanks, Eric.
just build me one and send me the pieces lol. I would seriously buy that.
Thank you for the video. I’ll be building one this weekend. #🇨🇦. Thanks again !!
Good luck to you, Davi.
Very nice build
thank you for sharing got a great idea from you ...well done ...thank you
Good luck with your idea. Remember to get good quality castors.
Wow, very kool ideas! I’m taking your ideas and using them to build a kayak cart, the best ideas I’ve found, because I can work and store my yak in my backyard! Nice and warm here in Florida!!
Great stuff! Good luck with your project.
Great video and design, built one yesterday for 2017 Yamaha VX Deluxe, works great and very solid, thanks!
Thanks! Mine's still going strong. The only thing I'd suggest is putting some wax or other sealant on the ends of the 6x6 vertical pieces. Mine are starting to split lengthwise.
Will keep an eye on that, I used 4X4 pressure treated posts, thanks again.
Thanks for showing us to make one, I need to make 2 of them for my 2001 Seadoo GTX RFI
Good luck ...and don't cheap out on the castors.
muy buen trabajo
Nice cart and write up. I used almost all of your design but upgraded the bunk hardware to something more robust. Thanks for the effort.
Glad it helped! I questioned the hardware for the first few years, but after both Chris and I worked on my machine (with our full weight on it) while it was on the cart with a full fuel tank, I don't worry anymore. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you!
Any time
beatifull job
Thanks! And still going strong after all these years!
Thanks for this video. I made my cart this past weekend and it seems very strong. I had to improvise a bit on some of the materials but basically made the same cart. I'm going to add bunk slides to mine to see if that makes it easier to transfer. I may also try to figure out how to put a crank on the back of the cart so I could just crank it on....We'll see. The cart online was $300. After following your build I spent about $225. Saved a little money but I think this cart is way stronger and better than the $300 I would have bought.
The castors are a huge part of the cost. I still use mine and it's going as strong as the day it was made. The only advice I can give is to make sure your vertical posts are as dry as possible, or cover the ends with some was to prevent drying, as mine are now splitting lengthwise as they've dried out. Thanks for your comment!
Awesome, looking forward to build mine. I wonder if you have a video transferring your ski to the cart?
I don't recall. But we do have one transferring it from the cart to the trailer: th-cam.com/video/uxyfqDPoQ2o/w-d-xo.html
Super nice video. I love the channel. I sent you a message for getting the plans for the pwc cart.
Thanks.
You’re welcome, Keith.
Do you have a video for how you transfer it from the trailer to the dolly? I cant imagine that you just pulled it on.....or did you?? Very nice video for sure. I will definitely be building this for my GTI 130.
This video will show you how we get it on the trailer (th-cam.com/video/uxyfqDPoQ2o/w-d-xo.html). We get it off by sliding it by hand (that's why the bunks need to be the same height). It helps if yo wet down the bunks first. Thanks for your comment.
Love it! Where can i purchase the castors that you used?
I got mine from Princess Auto, but you can get them at most larger hardware chains. Just make sure they can handle at least 750 lbs each, and are 5" or 6" in diameter. Good luck.
Did you consider (or try) using a bolster bracket (typically used with metal trailers) instead of fabricating with the mending plate? Perhaps the mending plate holds the vertical position better with wood construction but you would lose some adjustment range due to the requirement to re-drill (wouldn't want to drill near a previous hole in wood)? Perhaps using a bolt instead of a screw to mount on the 6x6 could minimize slipage in the bolster bracket slot? Maybe with a washer between the bolster and 6x6 to help?
Hello Jay, It was a matter of price. We didn’t think we’d be adjusting the height, but wanted to have the option to adjust it just in case. Turns out years later we haven’t had the need to do so (yet). Good suggestion though. Thanks for your comment.
I have all the recommended hardware and am getting ready to build but I need to adjust for the height of my custom trailer. What is the height of the bunks on your trailer? Thanks so much for your great video!
Mine is about 27" to center of the bunk, but yours might be different so you'll need to adjust the height according to your trailer. Good luck.
Just bought a 2020 wake. Want to make this cart. Question is if I use the 4x4 do you know if the casters will fit? Thanks love your vids
Not those castors. One of the best parts of the cart is the castors, so don't skimp there. Stick with some heavy-duty, large ones so it's easy to move around. Good luck with your project! (BTW, I'm still using mine and it's going strong).
Okay, watched the other vid and it's easy to see how you took it off the cart onto the trailer, but how do you get it off the trailer onto the cart? Also, where did you get the wheels? I'm also in Canada, thinking about building this to store my seadoo in my garage this year.
No matter what cart you build, the key is to have it at the same height as the trailer. The primary reason for the eye hooks is for getting the ski off the trailer and onto the cart. We line the two up, spray some water onto the cart bunk (that's why I use pressure-treated lumber for the bunks), and with a guy on either side of the ski, slide away. Yes, it takes 5 or 6 (or more) slides, but it's a lot harder if the cart is higher than the trailer. When they're the same height, it also prevents the cart from tipping up (if it's taller). Good luck!
Looks great! what is the program you used bettween 0:44 and 1:24 (the one that you did the sketch of the dolly
Autodesk 123D Design. I think I used a free version.
i used 2 milwaukee furniture carts joined together with 2x4 covered with carpet.
Nice
Perfect! Excellent Job! Would love to see how you transfer the jet-ski from the trailer to the cart...
We’ve produced another video on that. Essentially, we hook the two together, and since the bunks are at the same height, you slide the ski onto the cart with one person on each side of the ski pulling backwards. A little water sprayed on each bunk helps it slide. Thanks for your comment.
@@3ftDeepChannel I have seen guys use teflon sliders on their rails...Turns it into a one man job...
I have a 2005 RXT with 260 hours on it...I’ve babied it since it was new, but it’s starting to need more maintenance and repair. I’ve replaced the supercharger, fuel system, start button, steering cabling, voltage regulator, Next it’s the hood strut.
Your videos are by far the best for maintaining a watercraft. Keep them coming!
Yes, those Teflon sliders would make the job easier, for sure. With an older machine like yours, I’m sure you’ll need to watch lots of our videos! Good luck with your projects.
is there a link to the video of the transfer?
Yes, here’s a clip of us doing the transfer (at the end of the video): th-cam.com/video/uxyfqDPoQ2o/w-d-xo.html
I do mine great instructions!!!!
Thanks, Carlos! Good luck.
@@3ftDeepChannel did you have any email i can send you a pic because was awesome!!! You guys rocks!!!!!
Hello Carlos, Yes please send pictures to 3ftDeepChannel@gmail.com. Best wishes, 3ftDeep
Building mine this week. What size jet ski do you have on it Carlos?
@@13Dtownfan yamaha!!!!
Looks great, thanks for nice vid! If you don't mind, I'll borrow your design :D How long are frame side supports?
Thanks for the kind words. Feel free to use the design. The side 2x4s are 4 ft long. The 6x6 pieces are 11.5" long. Good luck.
For those putting together a list of things to buy to build this cart, the 10ft 2x4 for the bunks is not listed in the description
It does now. Thanks for pointing that out!
can you do a video on steering alignment.
my 215 steers slightly to the left.
thanks.
your 215 jet ski ? this video is about the cart :)
Did this ever get put up, my steering is out also.
Yes, it’s a few videos ago. If you can’t find it I’ll send you a link.
Just getting my shopping list together now. Have one of those cheaper "amazon" carts and last year, I was expecting my GTX230 to collapse it. I've decided to build a beefier cart and am using your plans. Great video as always!
Thanks, David! Good luck with your project.
I know it's a few years old but still, thanks man!
This saved me tons of cash for working on the ski without buying one of those expensive steel models.
Huge props!
(no pun intended)
...and the skp was cool to see! I draw my stuff out as well. Thanks!
Thanks, Derek. Still using mine. Enjoy!
Is this overkill for a spark? Might do it anyways so it lasts a life time! Great job 👍👍 this is better than some of my work I do framing homes 🤣
Thanks for the kind words. It is overkill for a spark, but if you ever need it for a heavier machine, it will be able to handle it. I wouldn't scale down the design for a spark. Safe riding!
@@3ftDeepChannel thanks for the suggestion. I will follow on point. Can't wait for final product. Thanks for the vid!
I have a jet trailer of this kind. Is it better for the hull to rest solely on the 2 planks, or is it better to distribute some weight on the rubber rollers that I have in the middle? Currently my jet ski is not touching the rollers.
Might be a minor issue, but just curious whats best for the hull.
I'm not aware of your jet trailer, but the more evenly the load is distributed on the hull, the better. The distribution of the load of the ski on the two 4-foot bunks seems to work fine, and I haven't found anyone who's had an issue with this, so we stick with it.
Great video. Do they dock you in bc for not using PPE?
What's PPE?
@@3ftDeepChannel personal protective equipment
We only need to wear a life jacket
Where did you get the metal that connects to the swivel bunk bracket
You can get most of the bunk hardware from any marine hardware store, but we sell some items at our 3ftDeep store: 3ftdeepsports.com/store-trailer-parts-bunk-hardware/
Pretty cool but I think my time is worth something. 149.00 for a metal one on Flea-Bay. And they work awesome!
Very good point. We spent the most of the $$ on the big wheels so it can easily go over bumpy surfaces. How do you find the wheels of your cart?
They work fine for my application. Smooth garage surface.
harbor freight
and great vid!!!
Hi congratulations great idea. Please let me know which computer program you use to do your 3D planning?
I use a free program: 123D Design. It took a bit of learning first, but it got the job done. Thanks for your comment.
3ftDeep Tks
Phenomenal work. I bet you are an engineer.
Thanks. Chris is an electrician. I have a degree in Biomechanics.
Sehr gute Beschreibung
Danke
Any tips on shortening a double ski trailer to fit through a garage door? My door is 2 inches too small for my trailer to fit.
Maybe more narrow tires and use a cutt off wheel?
Maybe find someone who has a slightly narrower one and wants to trade.
Are the upright brackets you’re using that are connected to the swivel brackets called mending plates? Found something similar at the hardware store but unsure on their weight capacity.
Yes. The thicker, the better. I was worried about the thickness of mine at first, but they've been fine. Good luck with your project.
3ftDeep thank you. I saw several comments you made about it being very sturdy even years later and with lots of extra weight. Thanks again for the design and the video!
Awesome Cart, Do you happen to know where I can order the swivel brackets at this time?
We're up in BC, Canada, so here we can get them at Princess Auto, or Home Depot. Any larger hardware store will have them, though. Just don't skimp on these, as the stronger and bigger, the better! Good luck.
Do you think, it would safe to make the whole thing 5 feet in length with using PT 2x6 for the sides?
@@andyleblanc1328 I only used pressure treated in case it got wet (which it does occasionally), so it's up to you to decide but we recommend pressure treated. You could certainly make it 5 feet in length.
How do you slide the ski from the trailer onto the cart? Do you simply use the rear tie down points? I am just not sure on how strong they are or if it can't handle that?
We use two strong guys and pull...
6x6 is a little over kill but all in all it is great
Thanks!
Just build it, I got everything at Lowe’s exact wheels. Got them from Harbor F.
Save little there and got $5.00 off on damage woood ends.
At end spent $110. for everything.
hardware $30.
Wood $40.
Wheels $20.
Carpet $10.
Four Metal brackets $10.
Total: $110.
I rounded up to not add tax.
Ball parking it $90.-$120.
You could save money many ways. Still looking back at it I’m needing this to save space and to work on ski.
It’s worth it to me bc my garage is small. But you could always just build slides onto low coffee table. Still if you counting your pennies on mobile ski stand you most likely can’t afford one or gas in it every weekend. So hope it helps understanding cost it’s about $100.00 give or take
Thanks for the info, Brian! I hope you like it as much as I do.
Don't know where your getting your figures from but they are way off, I pieced it all together at Lowe's too minus the castors and it was way more than that!
If I recall, I spent $100 just on the castors.
I'm building 2 as we speak and I'm $330 in the hole, minus swivel brackets but that's still better then buying a top of line cart. Just finished my first cart tonight and it's rock solid, to do this project right your looking at $150+ all day otherwise I wouldn't trust it to hold a ski
Also just a observation, you may want to adjust it to 3 8ft 2x4 instead of 2 unless I'm missing something? The 3rd one is for the bunks correct? I used 2 just making the frame and had to go back for a 3rd one for the bunks....
are you able to load the ski on the cart by yourself? any pointers?
nice cart btw
You can load the ski from the cart to the trailer by using the winch on the trailer, but backing it off from the trailer onto the cart is really a 2-man job. There are some tricks I've heard of that can help (lubricants and plastics on the bunk), but it's probably best to get a friend to help for
I load from trailer to cart by myself with the use of a cherry picker
Perfect. Up here, a cherry picker is a university student working a summer job in the orchard.
should work on a new design that has a winch to winch it backwards
AAAAAAshingHaulers..it would be awesome to see a video of the cherry picker transferring that ski.
Looks strong enough for a fullsize truck. Maybe over kill
After a lot of use and a few years, I’m not sure that I would change anything. It just seems strong enough. Thanks for your comment.
Very nice build. I’m looking into getting a waverunner. Thanks for video. It means something to build something by yourself. It’s custom. Would the measurements be Silvia’s you gave for a 18 Yamaha vx series waverunner ? Thx
I'm not sure. You'll need to compare the measurements from your trailer to the ones I give in the video and make the appropriate adjustments. Good luck.
What design software did you use? Cheers.
Autodesk 123D Design. The demo version was free, and that's my favourite price.
How do u get the jet ski on there
Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/uxyfqDPoQ2o/w-d-xo.html
what was the total cost on this? Looks great!
We're up in Canada, so it's always 50% more expensive than down south (if that's where you're from), but the cost for everything (including the wood) was about $150 CDN. The main cost by far is the castors. Also, buying the big screws retail is very expensive. If you've got hardware lying around, and get the castors on sale, you can make itfor a lot less. Thanks for your comment.
bruh wood is cheaper in canada than the us
Wouldn't all the weight be on the bracket which sits on about 1/4" of wood and a metal strap on the post?
All the weight is distributed through the 4 brackets, but they're bolted directly onto the 6"x6" posts with long screws. The brackets could fold if they were too long, so don't let them protrude much above the top of the posts. Good luck.
BTW, my cart is still working perfectly. The only issue I have is splitting of the 6"x6" posts along the length. If I ever change them, i'll paint the ends with a wax-based sealer to prevent splitting.
I have a big seadoo model ... that is 800 pounds. Are you sure it's good to support this weight ?
With gasoline in it, my machine weighs over 800 pounds. Both Chris and I were working on the machine on the deck at the same time, so that's an extra 400 pounds. No problems. It's definitely strong enough.
Thanks for the anwser .. I start to buy the stock and I will let you know my comments ! Anything that could be improve with this model ?
There is nothing I would change if I had to build it again. I'm still very happy with the design.
When cutting the 6x6. Your cut is 11.5 is that (11-1/2) ?
Yes.
3ftDeep Do you have pictures of your Templates?
Sorry, no. I never made any plans. I took lots of close up shots so you can get the numbers you need from the video. Good luck.
3ftDeep
That's ok, the numbers are little to light to read, I think I can make the measurement out. Thank you for everything.
Can I buy 2 of them :)
The shipping costs would be brutal! …but nice to know you like it. Thanks for your comment.
What design program was that?
It's a freebie called 123D Design.
Do you have a material list to what to buy exactly? And those templates?
Just what we've put in the description below the video on our TH-cam channel. You may need to be on a computer (i.e. not a smartphone) to see it.
are the casters rated at 500 lbs each ? do u have a link to the ones you bought
The casters are rated at 1,000 lbs each (although the video says 2,000). I got them when they were on sale for half price at the following place in Canada: www.princessauto.com/en/detail/6-in-poly-steel-swivel-caster-with-brake/A-p2040288e.
Okay thanks, so I found some at 500 lbs each I'll be fine. What do you do when you have to work under the ski ? What's the best option or route you take.
The cart isn't good for getting under the ski. When I need to get under it, I keep it on the trailer.
+3ftDeep okay. so what is the cart best for. just moving it around outside
It's best for storing the ski, or transferring between trailers.
How do you get the ski onto the dolly?
We slide it off from the rear of the trailer. That's why it's important to make the bunks the same height as your trailer.
It would be helpful to show how you do this.
We show how to do this in another video. Check this one out (it’s near the end) th-cam.com/video/uxyfqDPoQ2o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=78uDehpLgfCve9yG .
why the need for the metal? why not just cut the 4x4's at the required angle for the carpeted 2x4's?
It gives you the opportunity to change the angle and height for different shaped hulls, in case you use it with other machines.
I like that, may use the rest though as a guide and find the angle for my machines! thanks
What's the total cost on this cart?
I think I paid about US$125. The most expensive pars by far are the castors. I went cheap on them at the beginning and after 3 different sets I settled on these more expensive ones. I haven't regretted it, and years later it's still working great.
How was the template made
From trial and error through experience.
3ftDeep I loved your video and I’m planning on making it this weekend. Any chance you might want to share your template. I watched that part of the vid 10 times to get the measurements put when I pause the vid the play button blocks everything. If you are unable I understand but hope you’ll share it. Thanks
Sure. I'll look and see if I still have it.
Inexpensive is a relative term, casters are $150 each?
No, but a good set of four can easily cost $100 USD.
@@3ftDeepChannel in the link they show approx $150. Does anyone have a current link for a reliable set ?
That’s absurd! Thanks for letting me know. I will update the link, soon. I suggest just going to your local hardware store and getting a set. Just make sure they look like the one in the picture and can withstand a very heavy load. Good luck!
@@3ftDeepChannel thanks and thanks for the video
You’re welcome. Thanks for your comment.
This is great and all but for the price of 4 casters you can buy a PWC dolly for the same price. Not sure there is much savings here
Your point is well taken, but the castors used on the metal PWC dollies are much lighter-duty. The ones used here are much, much better and because of their size roll more smoothly over uneven surfaces. Thanks for your comment.
There are only 2 carts on the market that I would trust to hold my skis and each of them are $250 plus, anything less than 200 I wouldn't trust to hold them which is why I went this route, it cost me $330 to build 2 of these carts and I know for a fact they blow anything on the market away, my buddy brought his aquacart over and even he said mine is better 🍻
To me, the main advantage is the large castors. They make it much easier to roll around on uneven and bumpy surfaces.
Yea I figured that out real quick tonight when it ran my double gage extension cord over like it was nothing lol any other cart would have tripped up on it!
Would you consider uploading the design file?
I hadn't thought about it. I'll look into it and see what I can do.
3ftDeep any update on this lol
I found the file (I changed computers and thought I lost it). If you send me your email address to 3ftDeepChannel@gmail.com I'll send you the file.
I found the file (I changed computers and thought I lost it). If you send me your email address to 3ftDeepChannel@gmail.com I'll send you the file.
What was the rough total cost of this project?
I can’t recall exactly, but it was around CDN $160. The biggest expense by far is the castors. They were about $30 each. But they can’t be compared to the cheaper, smaller ones that would come with a store bought cart.
@@3ftDeepChannel good to know, thanks for the info 👍🏼
Update: built it as shown and it’s awesome, works like a charm, thank you!
Great stuff, Eric! Thanks for the update.
Lol way too much effort here.
Nah, it's easy! I just make it look hard.