Thanks Vincent.
1) Interesting idea for larger wheels to have the boat rest on the axle. I may consider this for a rebuild.
2) When I make a second version, I will hitch it to the rear axle using a deconstructed children’s trailer. My current version serves the purpose for a quick run to Rocky Point from near Suter Brook but felt a bit awkward when I attempted a ride to Marine Barnett.
With a children’s trailer I think I could tackle hills better and maybe hop on the ferry/bomb around some Gulf Islands (maybe with an electric bike). As is, if I load the kayak with gear it makes my bike’s front wheel want to lift off the ground.
The one benefit of my current trailer configuration is that it takes up much less space than an extended bar with child’s trailer would (especially for an apartment dweller).
3) Skid guard is a solid suggestion
4) The metal post is shaving some plastic off my yak’s nose so I’m thinking of using a carabiner to lower the nose a bit away from the post. Or put some foam around the metal dumb-stick itself.