I bought a 2000 48 v Club Car back in 2010 and it has served me well, but it's time to move on. It was a work cart at a marina, so had a pretty hard life before I got it. Now it lives on easy street. I do stuff like this:
Well, I fill the trailer, of course. I also use it for smallish boats at our community ramp.
I know I'm asking a lot by towing such things with it, but have been doing it for years and will continue.
Looking at my cart from front to rear, I want to retain the following.
Rod holders.
Largish tires/lift kit to retain at least that ground clearance.
Top with windshield.
(Above and behind seat) Sirius radio (requiring 12 v power)
Ability to mount 15 gallon sprayer (requiring 12 v power too)
Ability to tow inappropriately large trailers, including up a boat ramp.
My neighbor said he clocked us at 17 mph. I don't want it any slower.
New things I want:
4 forward facing seats. If there's a fold-down seat behind them, it will likely be folded flat and used as a work platform like mine is now. I'd rather have a box or something, as long as I can mount my sprayer. Don't care much about the 5th and 6th seats. I just don't want to have to remove my tools/sprayer/whatever when I have more than one passenger.
Longer wheelbase, should come with the above and I want that for a smoother ride.
If the suspension can be made to ride smoother and still retain the ability to tow inappropriately large trailers, I want that. But I'm going to tow...
Possibly lithium batteries? When pulling the 14' skiff up the ramp, I can't have a passenger in the cart and if someone else is there I make them get out and push. It can pull the boat up the ramp, but not with a lot to spare. If the cart batteries were lighter, that would help. I'm also about tired of maintaining battery water levels and dealing with the corrosion that happens when a vented cap spills a bit. I know lithium batteries are expensive but don't know if they might be worth it.
I'm open to buying new or used. Just looking for suggestions that will meet my needs. Electric only. I have enough gas and diesel engines to look after and love the quiet.
Well, I fill the trailer, of course. I also use it for smallish boats at our community ramp.
I know I'm asking a lot by towing such things with it, but have been doing it for years and will continue.
Looking at my cart from front to rear, I want to retain the following.
Rod holders.
Largish tires/lift kit to retain at least that ground clearance.
Top with windshield.
(Above and behind seat) Sirius radio (requiring 12 v power)
Ability to mount 15 gallon sprayer (requiring 12 v power too)
Ability to tow inappropriately large trailers, including up a boat ramp.
My neighbor said he clocked us at 17 mph. I don't want it any slower.
New things I want:
4 forward facing seats. If there's a fold-down seat behind them, it will likely be folded flat and used as a work platform like mine is now. I'd rather have a box or something, as long as I can mount my sprayer. Don't care much about the 5th and 6th seats. I just don't want to have to remove my tools/sprayer/whatever when I have more than one passenger.
Longer wheelbase, should come with the above and I want that for a smoother ride.
If the suspension can be made to ride smoother and still retain the ability to tow inappropriately large trailers, I want that. But I'm going to tow...
Possibly lithium batteries? When pulling the 14' skiff up the ramp, I can't have a passenger in the cart and if someone else is there I make them get out and push. It can pull the boat up the ramp, but not with a lot to spare. If the cart batteries were lighter, that would help. I'm also about tired of maintaining battery water levels and dealing with the corrosion that happens when a vented cap spills a bit. I know lithium batteries are expensive but don't know if they might be worth it.
I'm open to buying new or used. Just looking for suggestions that will meet my needs. Electric only. I have enough gas and diesel engines to look after and love the quiet.
