Hate to say this(or Have to say this), but that's a store that sold the "toxic" Nalgene bottles after everyone else took them off the shelf(but at discount), sold expired flares saying they're "still good for a couple years after"(which may be true,but dude, this is safety gear!) and seemed utterly unconcerned about selling new boats with glaring defects(ranging from minor to potentially deadly)....
I don't think their recommendation of anything is worth the air spent in the process.
Not to say the C-Tug is a bad product, it seemed well made(but also pretty much impossible to service in the field if the unlikely event of major part breakage).

With my Klepper I like the Klepper deluxe cart. Folded I carry the kayak, fully loaded and the large pneumatic wheels are excellent on almost any terrain. Unfolded I carry my Klepper carrying bags to and from the car, easy to manoeuvre in the elevator and with the skin in the backpack can carry all gear in one load to the car. Like GregOrn, I usually place the fully assembled kayak on the wheels at the back stern piece - though the length of the double (17 feet) sometimes makes it tricky to turn some corners and get around some trees The only piece that I always have to check for is the pin that holds the wheel in place (I detach the wheels for storage)... wouldn't want to lose those!

thanks for all the input guys..

I'm not very happy with any style of kart cart that has support bars that run from side to side. My personal preference is a cart that has supports that run from front to back. As in the heavy hauler from WCK except the size ;(
As I found that carts with left to right bars had traction issues to the hull. Then as well caused excessive pressure to the hull because of the straight bars. Which was compounded because you had to crank the straps to get the kart to stay in place.

To retain the your kart to the Kayak: place the front kart strap hooked around the front of the Cowling. If needed, use and extra strap. The tapered kayak shape allows compression straps and the kart to slide rearward. Small wheels and big bumps result in a high sliding force between the cart and the kayak. Use tension, rather then fiction to counteract that force.
Roy

http://www.amazon.com/Paddleboy-Nemo-Ca ... B0024QAPZ8

This one comes apart and is light and is inexpensive, it also gets a lot of good reviews.

I may purchase this one for next spring season.

thanks

nice design how the wheels stay attached to the frame

I would find that annoying for packing.

The Paddleboy wheels staying attached can be a PITA for packing for some boats. Though as I noted upthread, if you're going on a longer trip where you won't be needing them for several days, you can unscrew the bolts that form the axles and detach the frame parts. Just be sure to note the order of the various spacers and washers - I just take a picture with my digital camera.

Sorry, I should have read that, . . . but then the drawback is having to have 2 wrenches. I would think a slip pin might be more useful.
If I had one, a 1/8" hole (careful with stainless) drilled thru the axle end wouldn't hinder either approach. Mind you, it's probably there anyway.

I am going to purchase this setup, I usually only use the wheels coming from or going on a trip in the San Juans, so they only get used once per trip. Taking it apart and removing the wheels shouldnt be to much of a bother. So far it is the best looking wheel setup I can find that comes all apart and less expensive.

I see my links died


As well I wanted to add that another paddler experienced the same fault as I did with the tuff cart.
http://www.clubtread.com/sforum/topic.a ... C_ID=46412

I've had the C-Tug for a couple of years and its been great for my use. Primarily using it for my single kayak no heavy load and travelling mostly sidewalks and gravel paths to a local lake. Lightweight, easy to use, disassembly is easy and no small parts to lose. Seems to have pretty good grip on the hull. However not much experience over rough terrain or the longevity of it as I havent put more than a few miles on it so far.