Using a Kayak or Canoe Dolly Wheels Ep.2018-23

[@junkierottweiler1943]

I almost tossed my cart into the lake today... glad I saw this. I’ll give it another try after watching this!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@ALFarrell-kv6ok]

Very helpful. Thank you for posting. When I first tried that same dolly 3 times, it collapsed 3 times. And no instructions came with it. I felt like taking a sledge hammer to smash it, and to then go beat up the maker in China. But I scanned through 10 YT vids to pick up as many tips as possible for max efficiency. Here's what I found and added myself: 1. Put the dolly on the ground beside the middle of the yak, but at an angle so that when we swing the yak onto it the yak and dolly will be aligned with each other already. The stand should face towards the front of the yak, assuming you are going to pull it from the front like most seem to do. Having the dolly around the middle of the boat makes it more balanced and lighter to pull. 2. Go to both the back and front of the yak and tilt it up to look along under it from each end to see that the yak is centred. If not, wiggle/jiggle it into center position. 4. Put the unbuckled end of the supplied strap under and over a bar on the dolly that goes directly to the wheel (wheel bar) and pull it over the top of the boat to the other side and put it over and under the bar that goes to that wheel also. Pull that unbuckled end up towards the buckle and get it as tight as you can by both pulling the strap end and pushing the buckle. I also run each of 2 bungee cords from the wheel bar on each side and up over the boat to a d-ring on the other side of the boat. But just the strap or the bungee cords did work by themselves. 5. Push the stand back onto the frame of the dolly from whichever side of the boat is tilted up so that the stand cannot catch something on the ground and trip the dolly to collapse. Careful not to collapse it on an arm while pushing it back. Good to go. Oh, and practice at home in your yard two or three times so you aren't the Charlie Chaplin-like mug on the beach getting videod by someone for international YT entertainment as you struggle with it for an hour. I hope this helps. If any of you have any other tips to better or perfect this, I'm all ears and we all help each other here. Happy yaking!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Thanks for the tips. 👍

[@yolicasty]

I’m just a girl and I learned a great deal from you. Now I can do it all by myself. Thanks a million.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad it helped! 👍

[@heidijakowski4146]

It seems so simple, but it just wasn't simple for me. Thank you for making this video. My kayak is the hard plastic, sit on type, about 50 pounds & a "bear" to play with. My first excursion with the dolly it kept falling off, but I think I understand a bit better now. Also, I had the stand "part" the wrong way!! I also live at the top of a VERY steep hill and the river is just across the street. Going.... wasn't a problem but after a full day of kayaking, my arms were exhausted and dragging this kayak up a very steep hill (even on wheels) almost rolled me back down!! I purchased those harness straps used to move large furniture..... & wear them "backwards" and pull my kayak up the hill with the body harness instead of my tired arms & hand. I feel like a sled dog (kayak girl), but it is perfect. You helped make this all make sense now. Thank you.....

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! And thanks for the tip on using a body harness! 👍

[@gexgeko6520]

Thanks Gary, simple no bull crap straight to the point instructional video. KZbin needs more like this.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@jadahoob99]

I loved your tip about turning the wheels toward the kayak before you lift one end of the boat to put it on! I've been leaving mine pointed straight (just like the kayak) and then struggling to adjust the wheels under the kayak afterwards! Great time saving tip!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@thomasvlahoff3561]

Your video is better than the company one on amazon. Thanks Gary!

[@azureowl682]

Thanks Gary! I watched a number of these kayak cart videos after fumbling around, and yours was the one that worked.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad that helped.

[@thesoulcanvasexperience]

You may have just single-handedly saved my cart issue with how you strapped it to the yak. Thank you!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad it helped. 👍

[@tadhgocaoimh1077]

Thanks Gary. I'm about to buy a similar dolly. I thought you put the dolly under one end, but your approach to position it close to centre of gravity of the kayak makes far more sense and makes it easier to wheel. Also, thank you for explaining how you store the dolly. Very generous of you to share your experience and expertise, thank you.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@karlflener1212]

This is extremely useful. Thank you! I can’t believe how silly I felt and looked trying to use this before seeing your instructions.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you for watching! 👍

[@erikflanagan7013]

Thank you this video. I just purchased a kayak and this same trolley came with it with no explanation on how to use it. This just saved me a lot of frustration and energy.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful for you. 😃

[@khainguyen6918]

Thank you very much for showing me how to use kayak trolley. I just bought a new one and did not know how to use it. I had to leave it at home during the first trip to a local lake this spring time.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@judithbittner198]

Thanks! Just wanted to make sure I knew what to do when I get to the lake!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@alainouellette3160]

Excellent presentation on how to mount onto top of yak, Gary. Wish others did the same with their own ideas.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@dwainbertoncello5646]

Nice job, Gary. Good camera work and informative. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@andywhittaker8229]

Thanks for sharing. My dolly is also a seat which is great for fishing; I just remove the cotter pin from each wheel. Your video clarifies the ease of transporting my kayak from my garage down to the water access.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@T10LawnDart]

Thank you. I couldn’t figure mine out for some reason and this helped!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks! Glad I could help!

[@tao2k4]

Hey Gary... nice job on the video! Very straight-forward and to the point, easy to watch and learn from. I was trying to figure out which canoe dolly to buy, so this helped a lot. I'm going to check out some of your other videos later, when I have more time- but just wanted to give you a thumbs-up for a helpful resource. Thanks! (And oh yeah, I'm a huge Red Green fan, too...)

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@adowson26]

Thank you so much! I brought my car onto the road (dead end street) to have plenty of room to work and a flatter surface. Your video made my dolly make sense and rolling it to the street was a much smoother ride for the kayak!

[@missfishbish4843]

Lol, I tried using one of these yesterday without directions, and my kayak just kept slipping off of it and the dolly kept collapsing on me.....this video really helped. Thanks

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad that helped.

[@steeleentertainmentgroup2727]

Haha me as well! I folded mine up and put it on the shelf. “What a waste of money!” I have been enlightened. Thank you.

[@jesseplacencia7589]

Yeah I had the dolly tied more towards the back of the 12' kayak. Will try it closer to the middle.

[@bonniebriggs3880]

Can I use on a 2 person inflatable kayak?

[@jedidias7091]

Perfect set up , i visual thought about this set up and kept seerching for a video that i was hoping to find and yours was it !!! Milk crate i have already with all my gear and i figure just add the dolly to the back and hook it to the crate and perfect!! So thank you! My order is on the way still but now i know its not to big or to small so it will work perfectly.

[@andrewmatheson5199]

Thanks Gary, really good, clear video.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Glad that helped.

[@maryanntourkantonis5431]

Thank you for the lesson. Very helpful as I just purchased this same cart and was lost because of the incomplete manufacturer’s instructions. I Googled HydroPro Kayak cart and your tutorial popped up 👍🏾🙂

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jeffgilliland2035]

Thanks, Gary. For some reason I have not been able to figure out a good method for using my dolly and have a lot of trouble with the Kayak slipping off. Great tips, we are headed out to the lake right now, I'm sure with more success today!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Hope you have fun!

[@rickpetranovich9817]

Thank you again for sharing your knowledge, I could not figure out how to attach the cable to the cart and kayak, your the man .

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@catmorrsbuddy]

Thanks for going straight to the point. Audio was good too. Now to go practice. Thank you.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad it helped! 👍

[@sdsurvivorman]

Great video again. Thanks for taking my suggestion to do this video my friend! Hope to see you make some videos of you fishing on it soon! Stay safe out there and tight lines!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! I'm in the process of some camera mounts this eve, of which I am making a vid of, and planning to go out tomorrow to get some testing done. Maybe something I can actually publish! Thanks!

[@randyarbogast2716]

Good, simple explanation. Thank you!

[@hanschdude23]

Thank you! I’ve been struggling crazy with mine (even today with the cold weather coming to the CHICAGO area), and your video shows me that I not only need to position it closer to the center of my fishing kayak but also need to use a better strap than my loose bungee cords to hold it firmly into place as I have fairly rough terrain and a good distance to travel from my truck to my launch spot at the local lake. Can’t wait to try it again with your suggestions but will likely have to wait till next Spring! Great video!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@o-bubblefish2808]

Great tip! My 3yrs boy will love me more now!!!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Happy to help your son enjoy time with you, his dad. 👍

[@CB-ld8no]

Thanks! Mine came with instructions, but your vid made it easy to understand what I was doing wrong with the stand part and where/how to run the strap.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@laughinoutloud2006]

Thanks, Gary. I bought one of the trolleys last year and could not figure out how to load it and attach the straps. I got it now!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad that helped you.

[@fun2drive107]

Thanks I was not keen on this dolly but you showed me a lot of nice tricks to use it....

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@dannytorres8286]

Thanks for making this video. Was very cool to learn the correct way to use it. In my first adventure at the beach the dolly kept falling off thru the sand. Thanks a lot and many blessings. 🙏🏼

[@pamelatabar3669]

Thank you! I couldn't figure out why my trolley was slipping/wasn't working... Needed to concentrate on strapping to the right axel of the trolley! Also, my trolly came with straps that were impossibly short... I replaced them, and no more issues!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@janecormie5410]

Thank you Gary. Got one just like yours delivered today.

[@TommyTCB56]

I liked the video because you had a little bit of Comedy put in. The going to the lake and then coming back from the lake.

[@HaroldNmb]

Great tutorial thanks for taking the time to post.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@charlierank185]

4:32-4:35 very smooth 😎

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@Balletone5683]

thank your for this. it helped me figure out how to securely attach my kayak to my dolly :)

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jayspot4]

Thank you sir for a most informative video!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@goo59ber6]

Gary, thanks for video with the dolly. My Tamarack Angler 100 (blue of course to be seen by the motorhead crazies) is being delivered today! I have a perfect space in my mobile home living room by the door. Easy storage up on a bookshelf converted rack where I can just slide it down and out onto my porch. I already have an ONYX PFD, red and green nav lights from an old Super Snark, a soft car-top strap down kit, and a Bending Branches decent paddle coming in the mail. I'll get the buzz back when I get the registration numbers and tag. A wonderful lake is only 50 minutes away actually now in our land-grabbing Peoria city limits. Ravens, burros, coyotes, and a protected canyon site up stream for Bald and Golden Eagles. Hmmm...also interesting is that every tributary into the lake is gold bearing. Kinda helps that I'm a "lifer" LDMA member with desert crevicing gear. I just watched a way cool video from a "Fuzzy" in Texas. His "Ultimate Kayak Krate" DIY Kayak Crate Build" is easy and cheap. Interestingly, he uses a green dairy crate like yours. Catch him at I think you'll like it. Buy a 2nd rack, cut the bottom off to use as a top that fits nicely. The hinges are zip ties! Add the rod tubes externally around the crate and "ShaZAAM!" I plan on also using the DIY anchor trolley without putting holes in the hull. Looks pretty good to me. Well, adios from Cactusland Flip

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@johnnelson8210]

Good informative video, thanks Gary.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jimwortham8634]

Thanks for posting have almost same thing have been horrible time in sand falling off

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Yes, sand and rough terrain can make it difficult. That's when you need to run the strap over both parts of the wheel frame. 👍

[@jadahoob99]

Gary is right about both parts of the frame. Rough terrain and big bumps always caused my wheels to twist under the boat. I use TWO straps now and snug the straps tightly. I cut them in half and tied them on the FOUR top corners. Now, I just have to grab a buckle side and a strap side and attach them together... then repeat with the other one. It saves time by not having to thread the straps under and/or tie the straps each time I use them. It's a little messier when the wheels are not in use, but I just wrap the excess lengthwise around the frame and hang them on the wall. This way I don't have to keep up with the straps either. I can't lose them in the boat or in the car because they are already tied onto the wheel frame! To snug tighter, try using BOTH hands... by PUSHING the lower part of the strap TOWARD the buckle with one hand while simultaneously PULLING the loose end of the strap through the buckle with the other hand (moving both hands toward each other).

[@GarysOutdoors]

@@jadahoob99 Thank you! I am going to try your tip and may use that in an update video on this subject. Thanks! 👍

[@leanncollier9948]

thank you! I have had the worst time trying to use my 99$ Seattle Sports kayak cart with my sit on top kayak. I think I was doing it all wrong. Didn't have the kart in the right position, or facing the right way, or strapped on correctly. Very helpful!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@guyvitello]

Hey Gary, Thanks for the video. I really wanted to see this puppy in action before I hit the Buy button. $42.00 verses $280.00 for the boonedox. This will definently due for now. Thanks again and good job on the video!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@ahmedalnoaimi6443]

Nice , u helped me a lot , my wife got me a kayak and i still didnt take it for a spin cause of that

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@lou196t]

Great video, thanks for sharing.👍

[@moonlightrockerfuselier9446]

I felt so dumb, when i seen this gent load his kayak, my wife and I both thought I bought the wrong kind.lol. We where trying to put it under the back.🤪 Thank you sir, I just got my first kayak, I've owned boats all my life, But new to the kayak life, I'm looking forward to enjoying a new hobby. Or life style on the water I've added only necessary, add on's, I want to keep it simple. I'm making my own seat with foam,from the fabric store. And sewing a camo pattern around PVC back, afterwards, putting a pouch on the back of the seat. I'm going to glue the bottom part @ the back resting on PVC I plan to screw it in .I've made my own carrying handles from pvc,and paracord Screwing it to the kayak with washers @ silicone to hold them down. My next project is to make my own Out riggers Pvc, down and connect to 3inch pvc capped, @ painted. 😊 After that project, I'm going to install a live well. That pulls in it's own water, 🤪 God bless to all my fellow kayakers 😊 See you on the water ✌ Please give me tips. I would appreciate it , 10ft, castaway 100. Pelican of course 🚣🏾‍♀️🚣‍♂️🤞👍 Better known on you tube as 1959Rocker.😎 Still Rockin.strong.*

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@ytboombox]

love the way you buckle it

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped. 👍

[@spookmcshoot5967]

Thank you for this video this helped me out a lot

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped. 👍

[@melissakissick4001]

Awesome instructions!!!! Thank you 🙏

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad it helped you.

[@kevinmassenburg3253]

I really enjoyed your video and closing comment awesome 👏

[@GaryLundgrenCrafts]

Thank you!

[@jessys9868]

Great video. Informative and really helped me

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad it helped!

[@susanvp4685]

Thanks Gary. Will try your method next time!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@horsfe4therzfishin448]

I got the Same yak. Thanks for posting!!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@shawneewells9191]

This was helpful. Thank you!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@jesusruiz6600]

Great information! May I suggest wrapping your bungee cord above the bolt as you suggest, which I believe will help it from slipping down and definitely not loose it. @ about 6min

[@lisahofman1692]

thank you this is great!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@LorrS]

This is awesome!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@geoffgurney88]

Thanks for another excellent video

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@Abhijit_Mondal]

Nice technique!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@ca19788]

I liked the pac-man moment @4:34, returning from the lake

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@knhoriuchi]

Thank you Gary!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@claudiorazzetti8682]

Thanks Gary , easy as pie ,,

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@orianablack6809]

Thank you very informative

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@marciaboynton2309]

Thanks Gary, another newbie here! One thing you didn't say expressly but I think I got from the video is that the stand portion of the dolly should be facing forward of the wheels when you strap it to the kayak right? (based on which end you're going to pull it from?)

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Yes, the kick stand goes towards the front of the kayak (the bow) as is pictured in the video. Thanks for bringing that up tho as others may nor have understood that. 👍

[@sunflower17k]

Thank you for this video.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@lk4871]

I always have problems with the trolley, I’m going to pay extra attention where those damn straps go. Thank you

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching. Glad it helped.

[@markmcdaniel6006]

Thank you!

[@corabritton6836]

I appreciate your vid Gary. Clean, easy and right to the point. I would like to know the model of dolly you are using?

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you. The link for the dolly is in the video description. I'll give it here also. TMS CART-CANOE/KAYAK-KY001 Boat Kayak Canoe Carrier Tote Trolley amzn.to/2N5B1Im

[@corabritton6836]

Awesome Thanks again!

[@tereserowe3556]

Thanks Gary. I just bought a sit on kayak and dolly like yours. Thankfully for showing me how to do it. Question: Please tell me about how you rigged up your milk crate. Did you make and attach a pole holder? Thank you. Tight Lines!

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@goodparley19]

Thanks that was helpful

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@SEEKANDDESTROY717]

Thanks for the simple explanation. My dolly kept collapsing on me and now I feel dumb 😂

[@floridasailor]

Thank you

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@roberthall843]

Thank u sir.

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped. 👍

[@giuseppecervi1968]

Ok, thanks

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@huckfin1100]

Actually you can use one strap just use a 4-point connection, just wrap strap around both bars front and back

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks! Thanks for the tip. A great alternative. 👍

[@e-reptiledysfunction2243]

Can this b used with a 17 ft canoe with a wide bottom?

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! I would imagine it could be. That's a long one! You may want to check with the supplier/manufacturer.

[@silverdropstang]

Which model kayak is this?

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! That particular kayak is the Lifetime 120 Tamarack Fishing Kayak.

[@michaelbrower6898]

Thanks for this... I have a dolly that is broken and needs a new axle. most of these dolly axles have a V shape formed into them... what is the function of the V? Seems to me a straight axle would work as well? anyone know why they have a V shape?

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! I've never noticed that groove in the axel. I'll have to pull it out and look at that and get back here. 👍

[@michaelbrower6898]

@@GarysOutdoors im talking about the general formed shape of the axle... probably for ground clearance is all i can think of. michael

[@jimschultz9465]

Have you found an easy way to lift the kayak onto the car?

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! I did do a video on how I load my kayak atop my mid size SUV. Easy? That depends on what one considers to be easy. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4DGe2dpptedd5I

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! I did do a video on how I load my kayak atop my mid size SUV. Easy? That depends on what one considers to be easy. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4DGe2dpptedd5I

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! I did do a video on how I load my kayak atop my mid size SUV. Easy? That depends on what one considers to be easy. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4DGe2dpptedd5I

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! I did do a video on how I load my kayak atop my mid size SUV. Easy? That depends on what one considers to be easy. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4DGe2dpptedd5I

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thank you! I did do a video on how I load my kayak atop my mid size SUV. Easy? That depends on what one considers to be easy. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4DGe2dpptedd5I

[@oilheating214]

Thank you

[@GarysOutdoors]

Thanks!