Bicycle to pull my kayak: I have ordered wheel setup that goes in the drain holes on my kayak to pull with my bicycle and found out the bike set in the weather to long to use. So my...

FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl

I have ordered wheel setup that goes in the drain holes on my kayak to pull with my bicycle and found out the bike set in the weather to long to use. So my question is should I get an electric bicycle or stay with a good old (you pedal it) bike? I've been leaning toward electric but I don't want to spend $800 on one. Anyone have any experience with them? The kayak is to heavy for me to load on top of my car by myself. By the time I get it on top of the car I'm tuckered out not to mention the scratches I'm getting. I've got 1/2 mile to the water so till I figure out another way I'll carry the front back rolling on the wheels. Oh 1 more thing my girlfriend is to small to help pull but I think she'll ride in the yak if I can bike pull it. I'll post pictures of it when it happens.

JimRed Loc: Coastal New Jersey, Belmar area

How about a rickshaw-type harness, and walk it the 1/2 mile to the water? That way there's no bike to have to lock up or risk being stolen while you're out on the water.

Captain Lahti Loc: Kennewick, WA

There are wheel rigs that fit on personal water craft like canoes that carry the craft in the middle not an end. Kinda like a game cart. You really aren’t having to carry any weight, just guid it before you or tow it behind. As to the bike, if putting the yak on a car Tucker’s you out, you may want to consider electric but bikes can be repaired far cheaper than $800+. Even a new bike can be had for a couple hundred. If you can peddle it.

FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl

JimRed wrote:

How about a rickshaw-type harness, and walk it the 1/2 mile to the water? That way there's no bike to have to lock up or risk being stolen while you're out on the water.

Everyone in the neighborhood knows me so I don't think anyone would steal it besides a policeman lives 4 houses west of where I will launch and the harness is what I'll be doing temporarily. I've got COPD so it's pretty hard on me especially the return trip.

FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl

$800 is the top I was willing to pay for a new electric bike.

hacksaw Loc: Pasadena, Texas

FinFisherman wrote:

I have ordered wheel setup that goes in the drain ... (show quote)

I’ve used a home made version of a kayak cart. If you have a Walmart where you live, they have a cart for about $70-$75. Here’s a picture. You tie your yak onto the cart and pick it up from the opposite end and push it where you’re going.

FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl

hacksaw wrote:

I’ve used a home made version of a kayak cart. If you have a Walmart where you live, they have a cart for about $70-$75. Here’s a picture. You tie your yak onto the cart and pick it up from the opposite end and push it where you’re going.

I've looked at them Hacksaw but I'm trying to get around wearing myself out getting to the water.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

FinFisherman wrote:

I have ordered wheel setup that goes in the drain ... (show quote)

I think Jim has a good idea there, personally i have wheels under mine and center the yak so that other then tongue weight of a few pounds is it.

How about a moped or an old Golf cart?

JimRed Loc: Coastal New Jersey, Belmar area

FinFisherman wrote:

Everyone in the neighborhood knows me so I don't think anyone would steal it besides a policeman lives 4 houses west of where I will launch and the harness is what I'll be doing temporarily. I've got COPD so it's pretty hard on me especially the return trip.

Sorry for assuming a state of health that would allow you to do so. I was thinking walking or biking (pedaling) would require similar effort.

Jeremy Loc: America

Golf Cart..., Electric powered three wheeler...or have your girlfriend peddle the bike towing YOU in the YAK.

FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl

Jeremy wrote:

Golf Cart..., Electric powered three wheeler...or have your girlfriend peddle the bike towing YOU in the YAK.

Jeremy the poor girl has 4 left feet. I hadn't thought of electric 3 wheeler or moped.

Blackdog Loc: Round Rock, TX

Just lash it to the back of the car. Your girlfriend could drop you off and pick you up.
You have back wheels on it, right?

BD

Jeremy Loc: America

FinFisherman wrote:

Jeremy the poor girl has 4 left feet. I hadn't thought of electric 3 wheeler or moped.

so get a bicycle with 4 left pedals that charge the electric system on it.

hacksaw Loc: Pasadena, Texas

FinFisherman wrote:

I've looked at them Hacksaw but I'm trying to get around wearing myself out getting to the water.

I understand that FF, but pulling the yack while riding a bike and having someone sit in it would be worse. I really can’t think of anyway to walk a 1/2 mile with a kayak without wearing yourself out. Maybe a large wagon like this one, again from Walmart.
“Heavy Duty 1100 Lbs Capacity Mesh Steel Garden Cart Folding Utility Wagon in Green”.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl

hacksaw wrote:

I understand that FF, but pulling the yack while riding a bike and having someone sit in it would be worse. I really can’t think of anyway to walk a 1/2 mile with a kayak without wearing yourself out. Maybe a large wagon like this one, again from Walmart.
“Heavy Duty 1100 Lbs Capacity Mesh Steel Garden Cart Folding Utility Wagon in Green”.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

Hacksaw my girlfriend is my fat little dog and if I tell her to sit here she sits. The electric bike is what I was thinking about. But now I may lok at mopeds and 3 wheel bikes.