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by johno
11 Apr 2019, 14:18
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: DIY Beach Wheels (on the cheap)
Replies: 57
Views: 32678

Re: DIY Beach Wheels (on the cheap)

I have made these sand wheels with great success. Really struggled to cross sand beforehand ...these roll along really easy.Used the $8.00 K Mart Drifter wheels and glued the foam on to those using 3 layers. I first tried them on my scupper trolley and they worked well ..but due to the weight of my ...
by johno
23 Jan 2019, 17:20
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Anchor Answer for Tormentor (& others)
Replies: 61
Views: 60688

Re: Anchor Answer for Tormentor (& others)

Just revisited this topic to give a progress report on the durability and success of this anchor set up. Firstly I admit that it is nor marine quality ....but I wash the rope after use when cleaning everything up and have enjoyed at least 18 months so far without any issues. The only drawback is tha...
by johno
17 Apr 2018, 13:46
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: DIY Beach Wheels (on the cheap)
Replies: 57
Views: 32678

Re: DIY Beach Wheels (on the cheap)

Hello all .. I like the idea of the DIY beach wheels ...I have tried other wheels and none will work on soft sand so this concept looks good . I have two trolleys ...one scupper trolley that has an external square tube axle with an internal 18 mm tube axle. This one will take two sorts of wheels 18m...
by johno
03 Jun 2017, 19:00
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Anchor Answer for Tormentor (& others)
Replies: 61
Views: 60688

Re: Anchor Answer for Tormentor (& others)

IMG_20170217_135415_1.jpg IMG_20170122_141421.jpg [img] IMG_20170122_141421.jpg [/img]Anchor Issues... When I first got my Pedalfish I thought I wouldn't need an anchor ...wrong.Well I tried a couple of things for storage and retracting the line ...didn't want an anchor trolley on the side ...more ...