
$80.00
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Made in USA.
Item 738003
Specification | Description |
| Weight | 2 lbs. 13 oz. |
| Material | Injection molded thermoplastic/aluminum |
| Dimensions | 12 x 10 x 10 inches |
| Capacity | 200 pounds |
| Wheel size | 7 x 1.65 inches |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comments about Quantum Engineering Stern Wheels Cart:
Stays stable over bumps.
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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.
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