How to Prepare to Ride Your Golf Cart at the Beach

The nice thing about golf carts is how versatile they are. Sure, you can use them at the golf course, but there are plenty of other places where a golf cart can operate, such as at the beach. However, you do need to ensure that your golf cart is prepared for beach riding, as it presents a few unique challenges. Here’s what to do.

1. Upgrade Your Engine

The power level of your golf cart’s current engine may preclude you from beach riding unless you upgrade it. Since riding on sand requires the engine to put in more effort, a 48V engine is a useful upgrade. Also, bear in mind that gas golf carts tend to be more powerful than electric golf carts, so this may be the type of cart you should invest in if you wish to ride on the beach.

2. Swap Out Tires

Next, you’ll need to get a set of sturdy all-terrain tires for your golf cart that can handle loose sand better than the standard tires on your golf cart. You’ll just need to make sure to swap out the tires again before riding the golf cart in other areas.

3. Accessorize Your Cart

Finally, you may want to add a few accessories to your golf cart if it doesn’t already have them, since these can make beach riding easier. A windshield will help to deflect sand away from you and your passengers; you can find both detachable and permanent options. Some people invest in zip-on or metal doors on their golf carts to shield them from ocean winds. Side mirrors are another good investment that will improve your visibility.

When you’re ready to check out our wide stock of new and used golf carts for sale, come on down to our North Carolina dealership in Wilmington to see what we have available. You can also discuss golf cart financing options with our sales team. Revel 42 of Wilmington is proud to serve our customers in Leland and Carolina Beach, NC.