Not on this particular one Ron
See edited post 👍

Morning T33.
Both boat and cart look great.
Well done,be good to see more pictures when you have time.
Also,I wish my workshop was as tidy as yours 🤣🤣
Regards Bill.

Are your models interchangeable on your dolly/cart? You could lower this right into the water and retrieve it on here too!

I have more to add when I find the pictures.
Edit
This one is resin coated before painting so yes it could be used directly into the water if there was wheeled access.
It is the frame/stand that I made to build the model on, I just added axles and wheels.
Bear in mind this is at least a 34kg Tug in sailing order.
Edit
Another cart added that also started as a build stand.
This one also carries the Shannon.
The handle is shared between both carts and attached with an R clip

Hi Ron, No not far about 50 yds on our own club pond its when you are invited to another stretch of water sometimes can be a little awkward.
No l havent strapped them down not really thought about it but now you mention it l will throw some rubber bungies into the bottom of one of the boat cradles. Cheers Ron good idea.

Thanks for sharing. Do you have far to go from parking lot to the waters edge? Do you strap the vessel cradle to the wagon base?

Hi chaps, this is what l use to transport and launch my boats.
The trolly is from a garden supplys, l removed the original plastic top and made up a flat bed out of pine sheet from an old tv cabinet then edged it with a bit of 2x1.
the two wheeled trolly is a fishing trolly very handy the widewheels dont sink into loose ground or shingle.
the hook affair my design entirely unashamedly stole the idea from some where and made it up from a length of 20 mm galvanised steel conduit pipe using a pipe bender. works really well dont have to bend over quite as much to lift and launch. also it works on boats with a deep keel or no keel at all.
Anyways stay safe, Jim.

Good idea. I also have a Mini 12 which was added to the CRYA class registry several years ago.

The hulls were manufactured by Mr. Frank Scott of Newington, Ontario. Frank was a professional big boat builder and had a long time interest in model sailboats. At this time the Mini 12 has a growing fleet in the eastern part of Ontario. With a length of 45 inches and a weight of about 15 pounds the Mini 12 has proven itself adept at conquering weeds which are a problem at a number of sailing sites.

Too launch it I use this device http://www.ec12.info/Boat%20Lift.htm

Works great!

For the longest time I would have to get on my knees to take my models out of the pool at Spencer's boat pond & my knees started to not work , old age I guess so built this contraption to put model in pool & take it out & the best thing I can transport model to the pond . It's a old luggage carrier that has wheels & since I don't plan on taking any trips except to the pool might just build a boat carrier And launcher P/S every boat needs a name & the Pilot 40 now will be known as Lady Ga Ga .

Look what showed up on our local online store - all yours for R1600 - about 65gbp

I am lucky really - my transport for models is 6 ft tall - strong as an ox and only complains when he has to carry models such as the paddle tug which is really wide. He also lifts the models in and out of the lake for me using 2 slings. Well, that's what sons are for isnt it. He also drives me to the lake and back :-) . I know this isnt the real answer you want but its true for me. :-) .

Hi Bill,
No 'action packed' pics yet I'm afraid.
I bought it during the winter, just before the pandemic started.
By the time the lake thawed out we were in Lockdown 😭
I'll dig it out the cellar tomorrow and make some pics.
My big naval ships, all over 1m, won't fit inside it, so I'll make some extended hull profile boards to hold 'em in place along the top frame.
All the others; Sea Scout, PTB, tug, fish cutter, and some Plastic Magic projects in being fit snugly inside.
Not all at once so any two from four of the larger wooden boats😉
A whole flotilla of converted plastic ships should fit.
Cheers, Doug 😎
PS Maybe I should name it 'Curiosity Too' 😁
Fit a truck / crawler motor and GoPro perhaps?

Thanks Doug.
Do you have any pictures of yours in action.
Looks like the Mars explorer 😂😂😂
Bill👍

Hi Bill,
Like this? Note the extra wide 'boots' 😀
https://www.amazon.de/amzdeal-Hochwertigem-Doppelschicht-Oxford-Stoff-Stahlhalterung-Au%C3%9Fenbereich/dp/B08B1Q2M3X/ref=psdc_4288438031_t2_B07SKJMLZ3?language=en_GB
Happy trundling 😉
Cheers, Doug 😎

Doug.
That sounds interesting.
Do you have any pictures you can post.
I’m thinking ahead and looking for ideas.
Regards Bill👍👍

Nice one Ron.
This is something that I am going to have to start considering.
Not sure if the boats are getting heavier or it’s me getting older 😂😂.
Regards Bill

I like it Ron.
As you say will definitely look better painted.

Martin555.

Hi Ron Beverage holder a must for a day of boating. Nice looking cart.
Rick

My solution.

The cart will carry two transmitters and tools, batteries, and lunch. These boats pictured are 32” LOA and the cradles are secured with bungee cords.

Cart measurements are 24” x 36” with 7” wheels, it is 10” off the ground. It will be painted and have a few more details added, such as beverage holders.

Years ago we had a youngster as a member of the Johannesburg club - too young to drive he transported his boats on a sort of double decker trolley which he towed behind his bicycle . Believe he built it using his old BMX parts. In pondside use it was simply parked next to the water, a steady bar inserted and the boats unloaded as required.

Those small BMX wheels make much more sense than the silly little trolley wheels in general usage - and as an alternative the wide type golf cart wheels would also make sense. both could be found in second hand shops............

One of those is what I have Ron 👍
But mine has wide double wheels so it can cope with gravel paths and sandy beaches 😉
😎

I had been looking at those collapsible wagons available in various stores, but I have these parts in the shop, so decided to DIY

Hi Ron One off the members of my boat club uses a wagon to transport all he needs.
Rick