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Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart
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Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart

Item # 738003

$80.00

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Lightweight, tough and compact, the ingenious Quantum boat cart makes transporting your watercraft to and from the water a pleasure.

  • Flexible plastic cradle adapts to a variety of stern shapes for effective, gentle bracing while towing over uneven ground
  • Dual nylon webbing straps wrap boat hull to secure it to the cart; longer strap features a rubber-coated hook for cockpit anchoring
  • Quick-release pin on axles allows fast breakdown of wheels and cart for compact storage; fits in most boat hulls and cargo hatches
  • Lightweight design uses corrosion-resistant materials for lasting service

Made in USA.

Item 738003

Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart Specs

Specification

Description

Weight2 lbs. 13 oz.
MaterialInjection molded thermoplastic/aluminum
Dimensions12 x 10 x 10 inches
Capacity200 pounds
Wheel size7 x 1.65 inches

Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart Customer Reviews

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Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart
 
4.4

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (5)
  • Rugged (4)
  • Dries easily (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day trips (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Recreational (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Aug

    30

    2008

    (25 of 25 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    basic & functional

    By prion

    from northern Vermont

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Relatively inexpensive

    Cons

    • Bulky to stash

    Best Uses

    • Day Trips

    Comments about Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart:

    This is just as it presents itself: a no-frills stern-mount sturdy-enough non-pneumatic wheelset to get your boat to and from the water; REI has performed a service by offering it. The cart market is dominated by fussy, expensive fol-de-rol.

    The stated weight capacity is optimistic to say the least; however, half that is plenty for the intended use. It doesn't fold nor easily disassemble. Removing the wheels releases 4 small plastic spacers. Assembled, it will fit in large rec boat hatches, taking up most of the space; it will not fit in any of my sea kayak hatches.

    Wheels are minimal, solid rubber on a finned plastic disk without bushings or bearings. Perhaps the most annoying ramification is that friction between wheels and the aluminum axle turns it, rubbing plastic mounts along its length. As well, those spacers are sloppily cut, leaving 1.5cm lateral play for the axle to slide back and forth. Handling the cart generally means hands blackened by aluminum dust.

    A stainless axle or stronger wheels would improve this cart. As it is, simply assembled from cheap materials, it appears to have a large profit margin. However, simply assembled of cheap materials is a good design strategy and this device accomplishes its objective reliably. Attaching it to a floating boat is a cinch; you can then simply walk it out of the water, clean, and almost effortlessly lead it home.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (25 of 25 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    15

    2008

    (17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    The Best Value and Easiest to Use

    By Captain Ed

    from Wisconsin

    About Me Recreational

    Pros

    • Dries Easily
    • Lightweight
    • Rugged

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Kayak Camping

      Comments about Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart:

      I have used this cart for more than 3 years, and have concluded that I would be not be in paddlesports if it were not for this cart to help me handle the boat on land all by myself. It seems very well-designed and is so easy to attach and remove from my kayak. The cart even makes loading and unloading the kayak from my vehicle roof easy to do because of the stern mounting location.

      The cart is so compact and lightweight that it stows under my rear hatch or under the deck. The wheels are bullet-proof and large enough to go over rocks, sand, or rough terrain when walking the boat to the launch. The sleeve bearings and spacers are such that they will not lock-up from sand and grit, and show no wear at all after frequent use for a long time.

      The flexible, molded cradle conforms nicely to the shape of my kayak hull, and has never left any marks on the boat hull. It attaches on the stern, where the polyethylene boat hull is strongest. I just load everything I need for the trip into the cockpit and make one trip from the car to the water and back while carrying no more than half the weight of the boat and contents.

      I think this is a great, useful product and can think of nothing that would improve the design or utility of it. I highly recommend it.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      2

      2009

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      "Great on flat ground"

      By CAKayaker

      from Woodland, CA

      About Me Recreational

      Pros

      • Cleans Easily
      • Dries Easily
      • Good Waterproofing
      • Lightweight
      • Rugged

      Cons

      • Tips on uneven ground

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Kayak Camping

      Comments about Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart:

      It's helpful for single person to off & on load to your roof carrier. Rolls best on flat stable surfaces but also rolls well in sandy & small rock areas. Will tip your kayak or canoe over on angled uneven ground. You'll find your friends will toss their gear into yours to roll to the waters edge.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      1

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Love it!

      By Newkayaker

      from Loveland, CO

      About Me Recreational

      Pros

      • Cleans Easily
      • Dries Easily
      • Easy to attach to Kayak
      • Lightweight
      • Rugged
      • Small size-easy to store

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart:

          Stays stable over bumps.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          3

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          a life saver

          By Leslie in MD

          from Severn, MD

          About Me Beginner

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Rugged

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart:

              This is a great little kayak cart. It's easy to use and small enough so it fits on/in the kayak for short trips. I roll my 10' Vapor kayak 2 blocks using this cart and it works great. Since I don't have a place to store the unit once I get the kayak in the water, I love being able to just carry it with me in the kayak.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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