Share Your Innovations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FishNinjaY · 07-26-2013, 08:08 PM

I think it's probably good. I agree, that a tube sliding within a larger tube would be much stronger and eliminate the hinge. But, I think the way it is the kayak center-of-gravity (COG) is well in front of that hinge. I think this rear extender is not supporting much weight, and just mainly for balance and some more spreading or distribution of the weight. I like that it folds out of the way. Also, I could see it possible to add a short bar on each arm to span across the hinge to lock it in and further reinforce this weak point.

07-27-2013, 08:09 AM

I popped the original pin out of the hinges and replaced them with high grade stainless steel bolts. The hinge holds my weight at 220lb. Also, that little bit of an extension really was all I needed. It also gave me an additional place to strap the kayak down. I strap it like I would to any other roof rack. I'm an engineer. I though of everthing

The sliding tube was my first thought, but coating it to prevent rust was an issue, since the paint of the smaller tube would continue to scrape off

bus kid · 07-27-2013, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

my weight at 220lb.

You on a diet?

Jimmyz123 · 07-29-2013, 08:19 PM

Yep, I built another Kayak Cart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG2oGTiHLB8

07-29-2013, 08:19 PM	#4
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Another DIY Kayak Cart? Yep, I built another Kayak Cart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG2oGTiHLB8 __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

07-26-2013, 08:08 PM	#1
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	I think it's probably good. I agree, that a tube sliding within a larger tube would be much stronger and eliminate the hinge. But, I think the way it is the kayak center-of-gravity (COG) is well in front of that hinge. I think this rear extender is not supporting much weight, and just mainly for balance and some more spreading or distribution of the weight. I like that it folds out of the way. Also, I could see it possible to add a short bar on each arm to span across the hinge to lock it in and further reinforce this weak point.

07-27-2013, 08:09 AM	#2
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I popped the original pin out of the hinges and replaced them with high grade stainless steel bolts. The hinge holds my weight at 220lb. Also, that little bit of an extension really was all I needed. It also gave me an additional place to strap the kayak down. I strap it like I would to any other roof rack. I'm an engineer. I though of everthing The sliding tube was my first thought, but coating it to prevent rust was an issue, since the paint of the smaller tube would continue to scrape off