Transom Wheel bracket modification

[Windsurfer]

I finally bit the bullet and bought the beach wheelz.

So thought i would share a few pictures of how i made them fit my Honwave 3.2ie wheel brackets as i had to lengthen and increase the diameter of the axle for the much wider beach wheels.

First thing i notice when i picked up the box with the new wheels in was how light they are, i hadn't thought to check the weight so that was lucky..

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[Windsurfer]

I cant upload my pictures!

[Oldman2]

Have a look here https://www.rib.net/forum/faq.php?fa...b3_attachments


If your still in trouble i'm sure it wont be long before a senior member comes to help you.

[Windsurfer]

Thanks Om2 , ive tried a few things but all i get is invalid picture.

[Windsurfer]

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Ok back on track now i can get the pictures working!

The wheels are 300mm by 180mm and they look / feel like there going to get over the shingle!

All the bits needed to modify the existing axles were bought on eBay.

[Windsurfer]

First job was to work out the length i needed , cut to size and clean up with the grinder.

The stainless tube is 25mm diameter for the 25.4 bore size of the wheels and the walls are 2mm think.
There was a small amount of play with the inside diameter being 21mm over the existing 20mm axle , i used some ptf tape to take this up with and might help stop any wear etc.

[Windsurfer]

Now for some drilling , made a quick jig out of off cuts to make life easier!

I went 4.5mm with the bit size so the 4mm r clip would have no problems..
Went straight in with a pilot (i know im brutal) but was fine with a nice sharp bit, i didn't want any wobble or movement whilst changing bits etc.

[Windsurfer]

Finished off with a nice plastic end cap.

I made them removable so i can easily swap them out for my original set if i get a picture or have any issues , also if i upgrade the boat i can just sell with the original wheels.

Hopefully they work over the shingle !!!

[Peter_C]

Should be an awesome setup Please report back with in use photos, and how putting them up and down works out.

It may be somewhat hard to push them under the boat. I tried a few different methods but settle on leaning against the outboard for stability, and using a paddle placed on the axle between the wheel and the leg, I could force them under the boat, but I had a completely different setup. Typically I would do this a hundred meters or so offshore, along with putting them up once launched since the prop could never touch them. Plus the tyres protected the outboard from hitting the bottom. Getting them up was a challenge too, but that paddle placed in front of the tyre towards the bow, could then be pryed against the transom and they would POP to the surface. Another way was to cut one loose, start the motor, turn hard the opposite direction to avoid a prop strike and gas the engine. With water pressure, the tyre would POP to the surface with a BIG SPLASH.

Oh just realized that Honwave design doesn't pivot. How the heck are you going install them on the water and remove them? I'd at least leash them. A pivot would make it easier to remove and install. Another modification?

As to the plastic plug I would get rid of it as it will hold salt water and moisture.

[Windsurfer]

Originally Posted by Peter_C

Should be an awesome setup Please report back with in use photos, and how putting them up and down works out.

It may be somewhat hard to push them under the boat. I tried a few different methods but settle on leaning against the outboard for stability, and using a paddle placed on the axle between the wheel and the leg, I could force them under the boat, but I had a completely different setup. Typically I would do this a hundred meters or so offshore, along with putting them up once launched since the prop could never touch them. Plus the tyres protected the outboard from hitting the bottom. Getting them up was a challenge too, but that paddle placed in front of the tyre towards the bow, could then be pryed against the transom and they would POP to the surface. Another way was to cut one loose, start the motor, turn hard the opposite direction to avoid a prop strike and gas the engine. With water pressure, the tyre would POP to the surface with a BIG SPLASH.

Oh just realized that Honwave design doesn't pivot. How the heck are you going install them on the water and remove them? I'd at least leash them. A pivot would make it easier to remove and install. Another modification?

As to the plastic plug I would get rid of it as it will hold salt water and moisture.

Hi Peter

My wheels will never get wet , we pull the boat down the beach and take the wheels off with the front end in the water , then push off.
So the wheels will be left on the beach.
Then just jump out on the way in and drag up the soft shingle , go to the transom and lift each side and pop them in.

Our boat is a beach toy for the family and often left beached when the tide is going out or we drag it up a bit if the tides coming in.
It’s main use is for wakefoiling and rescue boat whilst teaching the kids to windsurf .

[Fenlander]

Nice job. I know what Peter means but often I can't help but reach for my stock of plastic tube end caps!

[Windsurfer]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

Nice job. I know what Peter means but often I can't help but reach for my stock of plastic tube end caps!

Thanks Fen .
I missed the bit about the end cap, thats a good point but it was oddly pleasing knocking that in

[Windsurfer]

Well the wheels performed great and i can now pull my 3.2hw down the beach (on my own if needed) fully loaded with all kit and beach stuff.
For the shingle at my local beach they are a game changer , pulling up still takes two people unless you break it all down but is just so much easier with out the drag.