ABS/PVC rails on Wheeleez Beach Cart to fit Native Slayer Propel

So one of the things I disliked about my Slayer Propel is that the hull is shaped in a way that it does not fit well on a Standard Wheeleez Beach Cart.  If you use the standard cart, the Slayer just sits on top of it and has a tendency to roll one way or the other and could potentially fall off in transit.

So I took a little while today to rectify that by installing ABS "rails" onto the Wheeleez so that it would fit better.  It was fairly easy to do and took about $25 worth of materials.  This modification will probably work on any type of kayak cart that is similar in shape to a Wheeleez.

Parts List (all from Lowe's):
-3" Black ABS Pipe - 2' pre-cut sections from Lowes.  PVC would probably work as well but I like ABS a little bit better for strength - approx $8 each x 2
-Universal Clevis Pin - 1/4 x 2" - these Clevis pins have multiple holes in them which are really helpful - ~$1.87 each x 4
-Pins (2 pack) - $1 each x 2 packs
-Nylon washers (2 pack) - $.50 each x 2
-1/4" washers - had some lying around

Tools:
-Drill
-1/4" drill bit

Step 1:
Purchase 3" ABS pipes - I purchased 2 foot precut sections for about $8 each.  I could have bought a bigger piece and cut myself but didn't want to spend the time to do so.
Flip kayak over and lay down the pipes and position where I wanted them to be.

Step 2:
Place wheeleez cart on the kayak over the pipes and position.

Step 3:  Drill holes into the cart and down into the ABS.
Step 4:  Here's where you have some options.  I originally was planning to go with 1/4-20 stainless steel bolts and wingnuts, but I ended up going with 1/4" Clevis pins.  The reason I went with the Clevis pins is that it will be easier to remove the rails from the cart if I want to use the cart for a different kayak. I used a washer inside of the pvc to make sure the clevis wouldn't push through.  Nice thing about 3" pipe is I can actually get my hands inside of it.  Then I put a nylon washer underneath the ABS and went through the drilled hole of the Wheeleez.  Here's a few pics to explain:



Step 5:  Place kayak on cart and test. 


Success!  I walked the kayak around the block in my neighborhood and it worked really well on the cart modification. No swaying or tipping that I had experienced prior to installing the rails, and the rails are easily removable by pulling out the pin, so it can fit my other non-channel hulled kayaks.  I might end up putting some sort of plug on the ABS just to keep the sharp edges off it but I haven't gotten to that point yet.

-bmb

Nice job, I like it! Looks like the cart won't fold down unless you take the tubes off but it would also keep it from collapsing when you slide it under the yak.

That is a strange looking kayak hull, almost like a catamaran.

That is a strange looking kayak hull, almost like a catamaran.

It is most certainly a unique hull.

I walked the kayak around the block in my neighborhood

The neighbors already think you're nuts!  Now you had to go out and prove them right?!?!

    

that's slick…

the weight of my outback and the kitchen sink I carry with it, probably would break those pipes or ruin the connection, I'm thinking

Looks pretty good, almost pro-like!
Black pvc definitely looks better than white would've.   

I walked the kayak around the block in my neighborhood

The neighbors already think you're nuts!  Now you had to go out and prove them right?!?!
    

I'm picturing Ben pulling this thing around the block...just put the kid on it and you have a fancy stroller!

Would just adding the Wheeleez Rail Kit to the Wheeleez Beach Cart also work?  Or is the Rail Kit spaced too far apart?

Nice mod Ben.  I think the guys with Hobie Outbacks need a similar mod to the cart.

I think its spaced too far apart.  If you look at the existing holes in the Wheeleez, they're significantly further apart than where i drilled my holes. I don't think the rail kit would sit properly in the hull indents. 

Yesterday i modified my kayak trailer with 3" ABS so my kayak sits on it better.

If anyone is interested in doing this I have some leftover ABS from my kayak trailer project and  would be happy to give it out.

Mice mod Ben.  I would put some insulation around the PVC pipes to further protect the hull from bouncing and the weight of kayak + gears.

If anyone is interested in doing this I have some leftover ABS from my kayak trailer project and  would be happy to give it out.

Don't need the ABS but wondering when you'll unveil the new trailer?

I bought it to Albion. And really there's nothing to it.  Just removed my AI brackets from my kayak trailer, put on the ABS, put on the kayak and bolted on a 10' long piece of 3" ABS in place. Then cut down to length.