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Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart
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Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart

Item # 752710

$79.95

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The MightyMite is small enough to fit through most kayak hatches—and it's the perfect companion for short portages from the car to the water.

  • Inflatable rubber wheels with galvanized bearings have the traction to roll your boat down moderate terrain
  • Kickstand supports cart prior to boat loading, improving loading time and reducing hassle
  • Nylon tie-down strap with cam buckle to secures the boat to forward bar of the cart, increasing transport security
  • Please note that this cart is intended for pavement, maintained paths and beach sand; it is not intended for use over rutted and rocky terrain

Please note: This product is not intended to be used on long portages over rough terrain. Please read all instructions carefully before use to ensure proper function.

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Item 752710

Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart Specs

Specification

Description

Weight6 pounds
MaterialAluminum
Dimensions21.5 x 10.5 x 4 inches
Capacity150 pounds
Wheel size10 x 3 inches

Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart Customer Reviews

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Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart
 
1.7

(based on 20 reviews)

25%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to attach (6)
  • Reduces fatigue (4)

Cons

  • Not functional (14)
  • Difficult to attach (10)
  • Wears quickly (6)

Best Uses

  • Day trips (7)
  • Recreational paddlers (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Recreational (17)

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May

18

2008

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Buy something different

By kiwiloon

from Duluth, MN

About Me Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • None

Cons

  • Difficult To Attach
  • Not Functional
  • Wears Quickly

Best Uses

  • None

Comments about Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart:

Bought two. Both broke on our first portage into the BWCAW. With extensive modifications, use on the beach rather shakily for a few yards. Would not use in the wilderness, in fact strongly recommend not buying this product for any use.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

14

2007

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Send it back to the drawing board!

By NW Canoe

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Not Durable

Best Uses

    Comments about Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart:

    We bought 6 of these for a trip to Bowron Lakes in Canada. All 6 failed within the first few days of the trip forcing us to portage the old fasioned way for the remaining days. They are rated for 200 lbs and we were each weighted in at the start with under 140 lbs. The Aluminum boat keels cut the straps holding them together until we lashed sticks to elevate them off the center.
    Some of the trails were smooth and others had roots or rocks. The aluminum struts all weakened and 4 eventually snapped off. The two remaining ones showed white fatigue and would have broken given more time. They couldn't even handle the empty 86 lb canoes without bouncing around and requiring adjustment to track straight. really need two straps to secure. I would only recommend these if you plan on using them for absolutely flat portages and no additional weight in the canoes.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    7

    2007

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Portable but not sturdy

    By Yellow and Black

    from Seattle WA

    About Me Intermediate kayaker

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Unsturdy

    Best Uses

    • Kayaking

    Comments about Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart:

    Fits nicely into the rear hold of my 17' kayak with the wheels off. But the single kickstand will collapse under the weight of the boat depending on how you place it. Needs more support.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    5

    2008

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Don't waste your money!

    By Suncoast Mike

    from Sarasota, FL

    About Me Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

      Cons

      • Difficult To Attach
      • Not Functional

      Best Uses

        Comments about Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart:

        This kayak cart is very frustrating - REI should not carry it. First off, the cart folds up often while you're trying to load it. Worst off, there is no easy way to secure the kayak to the cart with the included straps. The straps come off and the kayak slips off and falls to the ground as you attempt to pull it to your destination. You'll be swearing like a truck driver after a few attempts at using it. Don't waste your time and money.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        29

        2008

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        I had to give it away.

        By kayakdreamer

        from Sioux Falls, SD

        About Me Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Improves Comfort

        Cons

        • Difficult To Attach
        • Not Functional

        Best Uses

        • Day Trips

        Comments about Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart:

        I bought this for my kayak. Not once could I get the thing to work right. The straps would slide off, and the kayak would always slide off the kayak rest and fall to sit on the wheels. I had so much trouble with it that I just gave it to a co-worker, maybe he will have a better time figuring out how to use it. I wanted it for everyday use, but couldn't use it.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        24

        2008

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Do not purchase

        By jlove rafter

        from seattle

        About Me Recreational

        Pros

        • None

        Cons

        • Not Functional
        • this product collapses

        Best Uses

          Comments about Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart:

          This product does not work. It does not hold your kayak without imeediately collapsing. It is poor quality at best since it cannot hold the weight of a standard single kayak and the parts are cheap. REI should not sell this

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          7

          2008

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Do Not Waste Your Money On This!

          By Sailing Canoe Bob

          from New Hampshire

          About Me Recreational

          Pros

            Cons

            • Difficult To Attach
            • Not Functional
            • Wears Quickly

            Best Uses

              Comments about Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart:

              Absolute garbage - do not buy this!This is cheap junk poorly designed. In lessthan 1 year a tire tube has failed ($17 to replaceit), and the straps are wearing out where my canoe'skeel rests on them (the foam pads are way toothin). The frame has bent so the wheels stickout at odd angles. That's how cheaply made thesethings are.As for function, they are barely useable forshort trips across the basement or any perfectlysmooth surface, assuming you can get a boat ontoone.Since there is only 1 strap, any surfaceirregularity or bump will twist the cartand you end up rolling sideways.That's the good news. Loading the boat is almostimpossible. The stand collapses almost everytime and frequently the rest of the cart collapsesdown as well. And that's on a perfectly smoothand level surface after a LOT of practice.Make sure to unload the boat completelybefore attempting to use this thing becauseit can barely handle the weight of an empty boat,never mind any gear.The other reviews are correct - do not buy this. I spoke to REI and confirmed that all thenegative reviews are correct, but REI is stillselling this product. I won't mistakenly buyanything from Seattle Sports again, and I willnow think carefully before buying again from REI.

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              9

              2009

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              easily improved

              By tinkerman

              from Boston, MA

              About Me Competitive

              Pros

              • Easy To Attach
              • Reduces Fatigue

              Cons

              • Not Functional

              Best Uses

              • Day Trips
              • Recreational Paddlers

              Comments about Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart:

              As many have mentioned, the cart often collapses. This can easily be fixed by making the strap that goes down the middle of the cart rigid, with a couple of 3/8 inch copper pipe clips and a piece of wood. Unfortunatley this causes a need for a screwdriver to break down the cart completely, some wing nuts could help that. the cart is a little narrow for wide boats but sure takes a load off one person. Ray Jardine has inspired me to tinker and adapt stuff, hope this inspires some others to do the same.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Feb

              25

              2009

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Not worth the price, but it works ok

              By follysgambit

              from Long beach, ca

              About Me Recreational

              Pros

              • Improves Comfort

              Cons

              • Difficult To Attach
              • Not Functional
              • Wears Quickly

              Best Uses

              • Day Trips
              • Recreational Paddlers

              Comments about Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart:

              I bought this to save some money, not worth it...spend the extra cash and upgrade. I like that the wheels come off and it can be stored in my hull easily...but rust is an issue ( the bearings and the pins ) but it is unstable, difficult to get the Kayak to balance, kick stand is weak and it still feels like your pulling a ton when slugging through deep sand. I have modified mine, and still use it...but for a bit more cash I think I could have gotten a much better one.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Nov

              12

              2009

               
              1.0

              best intended gifts, go bad

              By Stitch

              from The great lakes state

              About Me Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

                Cons

                • Difficult To Attach
                • Not Functional
                • Wears Quickly

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Seattle Sports Mighty Mite Boat Cart:

                  Fit and finish is poor. Craddle for kayak folds almost everytime set the boat on it. Wheels to small and bog down in sand. Strap does not hold kayak, two bunges worked better. This cart has a leg, WHY I ask, because it does not have a leg to stand on. I got it last chistmas and used it this season. to make my wife happy. Winter time, time to evaluate to modify this or replace it.

                  • Gift:
                  • Yes

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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