Dinghy multihulls: Jumbo Cat Wheels

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Jumbo Cat Wheels

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Category: Multihulls
Forum Name: Dinghy multihulls
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Topic: Jumbo Cat Wheels

Posted By: ASok
Subject: Jumbo Cat Wheels
Date Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 1:31pm

Does anyone know where I can buy the big wheels for cat launching trolleys?

I currently have skinny tyres on mine and want to get a set of wheels for use when launching of gravel or sand beaches. Buyinga new trolley seems like an expensive option that I'd like to avoid.

Thanks

Replies:

Posted By: English Dave
Date Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 5:04pm

First, I don't know the answer to your question. The
Hobie Centre might, tho.

Second, I'm not sure whether the fat trax wheels will
fit on a skinny wheel axle.

Which leads me a to suggestion. Why not put an extra
skinny wheel on each side. Not the definitive answer but
fairly cheap and easy to implement.

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English Dave
http://www.ballyholme.com - Ballyholme Yacht Club

(You'd think I'd be better at it by now)

Hurricane 5.9 SX
RS700

Posted By: AdrianM
Date Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 5:07pm

Cat-Bitz should do the trick for you.

http://www.bitz-brands.co.uk/acatalog/Cat-Bitz.html - http://www.bitz-brands.co.uk/acatalog/Cat-Bitz.html

Posted By: ASok
Date Posted: 27 Apr 09 at 7:37pm

Hmm seems expensive. I had heard the price of these was creeping up because of the Euro.

However, I have seen a few with small wheels doubled up. This could be a cheaper method.

Cheers.

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Posted By: Captain Morgan
Date Posted: 30 Apr 09 at 12:42pm

From what I've seen, CatTrax wheels (and other chubby tyre types) are the business, but I've never seen a "cheap" set.

They are a well worthwhile investment, though.

Try eBay (save a search so that you get an email if any come up for sale) - I have seen the occasional set on there. Unfortunately, I've never seen them go for a bargain price.