Working on a new pier cart for the season

I'll post pics as I go along but for now, looking for more unique ideas.

If you could add/change something about your cart what would it be?

I'm about to put a stronger axle on with lawn mower type tires.

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Here is my bare "un-altered" base cart. It's an AMES outdoor utility cart. I'm currently at $0.00 invested because my neighbor moved and gifted it to me.

Pier family, help me build this cart!...I will modify/ make based off of your suggestions :cool:

everytime you go to the pier fill it up with ice and put rod holders on it then you can call it the "cooler cart"

anything with wheels is a plus....looks nice for the garden http://www.gulfcoastfishingconnectio...isc/poking.gif ....http://www.gulfcoastfishingconnectio...misc/sorry.gif I couldn't resist ....and free is always good http://www.gulfcoastfishingconnectio...c/thumbsup.gif

Rod holders for sure, not sure if I would buy the already made set of 3 or just use pvc pipe....the pre made would be easier to mount though ....good luck with it , making has been the best part of the fun for me, and changing as I go....always a work in progress type thing.
http://www.marinescreens.com/C_E_Smith_Tournament_3_Rod_Rack_White.html?utm_sou rce=google-shopping&utm_medium=organic#.UXra4EoRJAU

Amazon.com: Seasense Single Piece 3 Rack Rod Holder, White: Sports & Outdoors

You can get the stuff for a DIY rod rack for about $15 at a plumbing wholesale supply house and it would probably be a lot stronger.

I would put Plexi-glass cover over the top for cutting purpose and work station.

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Modification #1 - 10 inch inflatable tires added and new axle.
Modification #2 - first of many rod holders added.

(more pics to come)

Delta Rods,
I would mount all of my rod holders in the full vertical position unless you plan to fish a rod, from the cart, at the rail. Having a rod tip trailing 5 feet behind you, and swinging out when you turn to manuever or park, will catch other rods in other carts.
It also poses a potential for injury to the unobservant who may try to walk around your cart only to be clothes-lined by that rod sticking out at a 45 degree angle.

It actually becomes almost completely vertical while in transit. I also positioned it like this so I could more easily work on tackle while on the pier. It was never meant to hold a rod while sitting idle...unless its during one of my wade fishing adventures.

Modification 2 (finished)- Rod holders
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Modification 3- rope wrap
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What next?????????

Man...I just noticed how horrible my deck looks :eek:

Guess I should spend less time on hobby's and more on "honey-do's"...Nah :o