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Where did you get the brackets to hold the wheels ?

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Where did you get the brackets to hold the wheels ?

Thanks

Hi Hunter,

I purchased a used Hand truck for $35. It was a little more than I wanted to paid but it is make off aluminum (frame) and magnesium (wheels and bracket). This did not work out too well because the wheel was on the small size. So, I got two of these ...

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This setup work much better over bump on the ramp.

All said and done it cost me about $90 with all the hardware. However, I converted the bracket back to the hand truck and use all woods for the dolly. This was all done last year. This spring a friend of my neighbor had a trailer for sale. I got the trailer for $150, repair hubs and light cost $80, Title and reg $50 and Uhaul trailer hitch $300. Total around $600 just to have a used trailer on the road.

You can have my dolly for half price if you want. I'm in Melrose but can meet you in Quincy on Monday after work.

tight line

This baby is just what you want.

It's lightweight, sturdy, and folds flat for easy storage, or take it back to your vehicle. It rolls like a breeze.

It has a "kickstand" to hold it upright while loading the boat.

For the money, you cannot beat it.

I've used it with my square stern canoe.  Loaded with trolling motor, battery, gear for two fishermen, including anchor and a cooler, it rolls effortlessly over the natural woodland ground.

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My diy dolly can easily hold more then 150lb.  I tested my standing in the middle of the 2x4 and bouncing on it.  IT cost $90 because of the hand truck.  If you remove the cost of hand truck, cost is under $60.  The two loop on each side is the the strap.  This dolly also float.  

Before I purchased the trailer the way I transport the jonboat with TM and battery in my van.  When I got to the packing lot, I strap the dolly on and roll it down the ramp.  I only remove the dolly while my out in the pond/lake.  

tight line!