Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 02-09-2018, 12:23 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
JustBob's Avatar
 
City: Bainbridge Island
Vessel Name: Mahalo
Vessel Model: 2018 Hampton Endurance 658
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 497
Thoughts on folding dock cart

I recall a post by James of Dirona fame, regarding his folding dock cart. He feels it is one of the handiest things he has on his boat.

I believe it is this one:

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/tipke...59?recordNum=9

Anyone else have one, want to speak to usefulness? Do you find that when you need a dock cart, none can be found?

Suppose you know that your own is clean/dry?

You don't have to feel bad about having it loaded up sitting on your dock (i.e. no one else can use it that way)?
JustBob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 12:30 PM   #2
TF Site Team
 
Shrew's Avatar
 
City: Westerly, RI
Vessel Name: N/A
Vessel Model: 1999 Mainship 350 Trawler
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 4,162
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustBob View Post

You don't have to feel bad about having it loaded up sitting on your dock (i.e. no one else can use it that way)?
Except that it would be partially blocking the main dock (inconvenient to anyone in slips beyond yours) or the finger pier (inconvenient to your neighbor).

I'd request the marina put more out. Are you going to store it on the boat, or carry it around with you? I would find them to be inconvenient.
Shrew is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 12:35 PM   #3
Veteran Member
 
City: St Joseph, MI
Vessel Name: Viva La Vida
Vessel Model: Carver 530 Voyager
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 38
I was thinking of getting something like this that can be attached to a bike when on the loop for a grocery run (or Beer).
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-D...ctedSellerId=0
I would probably have to modify or add a handle for the dock cart option.
For $75 you would not have to worry too much.
mcgann454 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 12:41 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
JustBob's Avatar
 
City: Bainbridge Island
Vessel Name: Mahalo
Vessel Model: 2018 Hampton Endurance 658
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 497
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shrew View Post
Except that it would be partially blocking the main dock (inconvenient to anyone in slips beyond yours) or the finger pier (inconvenient to your neighbor).

I'd request the marina put more out. Are you going to store it on the boat, or carry it around with you? I would find them to be inconvenient.
I gather they find it useful when visiting other marinas than their own. Good points about blocking the dock if it is that small.

l'll have a sizable lazarette, storage should not be a problem. It folds up to pretty small.
JustBob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 12:52 PM   #5
TF Site Team
 
FlyWright's Avatar
 
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
I keep one of these Costco folding utility wagons in my trunk. With a couple bungie cords which always are stored inside, it holds all I need for a huge load to and from the boat.

When not in use at the marina, it's stowed flat against the dock box which is out of everyone's way.

EDIT: I forgot to mention it folds and fits easily in the laz for trips away from our home marina.



https://www.costco.com/Mac-Sports-Fo...100371844.html
__________________
My boat is my ark. It's my mobile treehouse and my floating fishing cabin. It's my retreat and my respite. Everyday I thank God I have a boat! -Al FJB

@DeltaBridges - 25 Delta Bridges in 25 Days
FlyWright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 12:54 PM   #6
Guru
 
City: Northport
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,046
We have that same aluminum folding cart for well over 10 years now and use it all the time both on and off the boat. Use it a lot visiting other ports as well as loading and unloading the boat. Used it to help move our daughter back and forth to college a few years back.
It will hold a lot but cannot hold huge amounts of weight - like 10+ cases of soda/beer.
The tires we have are air filled and need topping off every couple of years or so.
smitty477 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 01:01 PM   #7
Guru
 
Tator's Avatar
 
City: Bainbridge Island/Petersburg Alaska
Vessel Name: Oz
Vessel Model: Bluewater 40' RPH 1979
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 514
Tipke folding cart is absolutely a must have on our boat. Our first one lasted 25 years on the boat and is now in use at our home as a garden cart. We replaced it with a new one as I took the old one back home and Mcgivered some repairs on it. We've used it for everything-groceries, laundry, oil, engine parts and even anchor rode. And we don't have to go chasing down a marina cart ,that might be dirty, when we need one. After you get the hang of it, it can be folded and unfolded in 10-15 seconds. We leave it folded up when in port and leaning against the bull rails. When getting underway, I lift it up on top from the dock and bungee it to the rails. Not the cheapest in the short run, but the best.

Tator
Tator is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 02:18 PM   #8
Guru
 
Woodland Hills's Avatar
 
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: Alzero
Vessel Model: Hatteras 63' CPMY
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,548
Quote:
Originally Posted by mcgann454 View Post
I was thinking of getting something like this that can be attached to a bike when on the loop for a grocery run (or Beer).
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-D...ctedSellerId=0
I would probably have to modify or add a handle for the dock cart option.
For $75 you would not have to worry too much.
I have a much larger one (250lb cap w/fatbike wheels) that I use to haul trail tools behind an electric mountain bike. Even when it is over loaded it is easy to use it as a one handed garden cart when unhitched. If I was getting fancy I would get a second handle that was bent up for a person to pull or push it while keeping the bed level when it wasn't being towed. YMMV on a steep tidal dock!
Woodland Hills is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 02:27 PM   #9
Guru
 
Giggitoni's Avatar
 
City: Vallejo, California
Vessel Name: Mahalo Moi
Vessel Model: 1986 Grand Banks 42 Classic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,093
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustBob View Post
I recall a post by James of Dirona fame, regarding his folding dock cart. He feels it is one of the handiest things he has on his boat.

I believe it is this one:

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/tipke...59?recordNum=9

Anyone else have one, want to speak to usefulness? Do you find that when you need a dock cart, none can be found?

Suppose you know that your own is clean/dry?

You don't have to feel bad about having it loaded up sitting on your dock (i.e. no one else can use it that way)?
We’ve had that cart for about ten years. Couldn’t imagine not having it with us. Just the other day the dock cart provided by our marine was full of fish guts and used motor oil. Yikes!

A while back, our local Costco was selling the same cart for less than the big box marine store. Amazon might offer it cheaper as well.

If our current cart fails beyond repair, we’ll replace it with the same. Good stuff!

Edit: Just found this on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006LPPJ...a-312414617172
__________________
Ray
"Mahalo Moi"
1986 GB-42 Classic
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ
Giggitoni is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 03:06 PM   #10
Moderator Emeritus
 
Comodave's Avatar
 
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 21,191
We have had one f those carts for over 10 years. Absolutely love it. It will carry more weight than I want to pull any significant distance. We have a S/S cable with a padlock if we are going to leave it on a dock. Not cheap, but worth every penny.
Comodave is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 03:21 PM   #11
Guru
 
Alaskan Sea-Duction's Avatar
 
City: Inside Passage Summer/Columbia River Winter
Vessel Name: Alaskan Sea-Duction
Vessel Model: 1988 M/Y Camargue YachtFisher
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 8,050
Bob, I have found that the skinny wheel types just don't last and can not carry the loads from the grocery store back to the boat. I would recommend this. I have had this thing LOADED! Easy for the Admiral... We have blue


https://www.westmarine.com/buy/creat...31?recordNum=6
Alaskan Sea-Duction is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 03:30 PM   #12
Senior Member
 
City: Florida
Vessel Name: Mersea
Vessel Model: Marquis 59
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 202
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyWright View Post
I keep one of these Costco folding utility wagons in my trunk. With a couple bungie cords which always are stored inside, it holds all I need for a huge load to and from the boat.

When not in use at the marina, it's stowed flat against the dock box which is out of everyone's way.



https://www.costco.com/Mac-Sports-Fo...100371844.html

We have one of these in our garage at home. Well done product - only one issue. For me the handle is too short (I have long legs). When I pull it my ankles are continually getting hit.
FootballFan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 03:33 PM   #13
Moderator Emeritus
 
Comodave's Avatar
 
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 21,191
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alaskan Sea-Duction View Post
Bob, I have found that the skinny wheel types just don't last and can not carry the loads from the grocery store back to the boat. I would recommend this. I have had this thing LOADED! Easy for the Admiral... We have blue


https://www.westmarine.com/buy/creat...31?recordNum=6
I have had the Tipke for over 10 years. As to weight capacity, I used mine to carry a Splendide washer/dryer about a half mile from the truck to the boat. No problem. It is rated for 330 pounds and I believe that mine would carry it, if I could pull it...
Comodave is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 03:45 PM   #14
Guru
 
Alaskan Sea-Duction's Avatar
 
City: Inside Passage Summer/Columbia River Winter
Vessel Name: Alaskan Sea-Duction
Vessel Model: 1988 M/Y Camargue YachtFisher
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 8,050
Quote:
Originally Posted by Comodave View Post
I have had the Tipke for over 10 years. As to weight capacity, I used mine to carry a Splendide washer/dryer about a half mile from the truck to the boat. No problem. It is rated for 330 pounds and I believe that mine would carry it, if I could pull it...
Wow that a load......
Alaskan Sea-Duction is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 05:39 PM   #15
Senior Member
 
JustBob's Avatar
 
City: Bainbridge Island
Vessel Name: Mahalo
Vessel Model: 2018 Hampton Endurance 658
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 497
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alaskan Sea-Duction View Post
Bob, I have found that the skinny wheel types just don't last and can not carry the loads from the grocery store back to the boat. I would recommend this. I have had this thing LOADED! Easy for the Admiral... We have blue


https://www.westmarine.com/buy/creat...31?recordNum=6
This thing looks like a lunar rover! LOL. I will check it out at West Marine tomorrow.
JustBob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 06:30 PM   #16
Guru
 
HopCar's Avatar
 
City: Miami Florida
Vessel Name: Possum
Vessel Model: Ellis 28
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,308
I have a twenty plus year old Tipke cart that is mostly used for yard work now. The only thing I’d like to change is the pneumatic tires. The tires seem to always be flat when I want to use it. One of these days I’m going to track down solid tires for it. They will add a few pounds, but I won’t have to pump them up every time.
__________________
Parks Masterson
Retired from Hopkins-Carter Marine Supply
HopCar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 06:43 PM   #17
Guru
 
psneeld's Avatar
 
City: Ft Pierce
Vessel Name: Sold
Vessel Model: Was an Albin/PSN 40
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 28,149
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyWright View Post
I keep one of these Costco folding utility wagons in my trunk. With a couple bungie cords which always are stored inside, it holds all I need for a huge load to and from the boat.

When not in use at the marina, it's stowed flat against the dock box which is out of everyone's way.

EDIT: I forgot to mention it folds and fits easily in the laz for trips away from our home marina.



https://www.costco.com/Mac-Sports-Fo...100371844.html
Got mine at Walmart for $49, no frills.

As far as the handle being too short, agree, but I use a liggage carrying strap over my shoulder and I can and have pulled well over a hundred pounds over a mile more effortlessly than those other dockcart like wheelbarrows.

The docklike carts are fine from the parking lot to the boat, but for longer distances the wagons win hands diwn.... and they are just as handy around the marina....and store very well.
psneeld is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 07:25 PM   #18
Guru
 
BruceK's Avatar
 
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13,333
Some of these could use a small towing tractor.
My marina is all class, they provide shopping trollies that once belonged(probably still do) to a supermarket chain.
__________________
BruceK
2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
BruceK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-09-2018, 11:20 PM   #19
Guru
 
Crusty Chief's Avatar
 
City: Pahrump, NV
Vessel Name: Pairadice
Vessel Model: Sold Selene 47
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,967
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alaskan Sea-Duction View Post
Bob, I have found that the skinny wheel types just don't last and can not carry the loads from the grocery store back to the boat. I would recommend this. I have had this thing LOADED! Easy for the Admiral... We have blue


https://www.westmarine.com/buy/creat...31?recordNum=6
I beg to differ, we have the skinny wheel type and it works great! It hauls just as much as yours does, and is a bit easier to fold up and stow. So there!
I cant imagine not having a fold up cart on the boat for long trips. It made provisioning and supply hauling much more enjoyable.
Now I will say this, if you buddy boat around with another cruiser like ASD, you may have to make several trips just to restock the “Adult beverages”, just saying!

Cheers
__________________
John & Tracey
Boatless
https://mvpairadice.blogspot.com/
Crusty Chief is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-10-2018, 01:21 AM   #20
Senior Member
 
City: Yelm, WA
Vessel Name: "Convergence"
Vessel Model: Camano Troll
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 399
I have a small two wheel folding cart with canvas sides. when I don't to carry anything, it just folds up and I can carry it in one hand. When open, it pulls easy and holds about a large grocery bag plus some.
I use it if we're walking in to town, but that's about it. If we're on a dock, most have carts easily available. I just don't like carrying around a large one that I'll likely use only rarely.
ctjstr is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:31 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012