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NRS C-Tug Boat Cart

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Lightweight, durable, and easy to use, the C-Tug boat cart takes the backache out of getting your boat down to the water.

Simple setup uses few moving parts; durable reinforced composite construction stands up to the rigors of the beach and offers years of trouble-free service
Boat-support platforms change angles to suit hulls of different sizes
Includes kickstand, 2 durable boat straps, cam-lock buckle, ladderlocks and instructions on how to securely strap down boat
Please note the C-Tug boat cart is intended for use with kayaks and canoes, and that careful reading of the instructions is important to achieve best performance

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NRS C-Tug Boat Cart Customer Reviews

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NRS C-Tug Boat Cart

3.6

(based on 18 reviews)

72%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Rugged (9)
Easy to attach (7)
Cleans easily (6)
Compact (6)
Functional (6)

Cons

Best Uses

Kayak / canoe / rafting (8)
Day trip (7)
Casual/ recreational (6)
Touring (6)
Boating / sailing (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (9), Casual/ recreational (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)

Reviewed by 18 customers

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Feb

2011

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A well engineered cart

By Tom P

from Houston

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Attach
Reduces Fatigue
Rugged
Stows in kayak

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Recreational Paddlers
Touring

Comments about NRS C-Tug Boat Cart:

I purchased this about a year ago after lugging my 68lb 14 foot sit on top kayak a few hundred yards to a put in point then having to go back for all my gear. It had the features that I needed. Including

Mounting near the center supports most of the weight of the boat and the gear.
Large tires for easy rolling over rough terrain.
Quick disassembly for storage in my cargo hatch.

As other reviewers have noted, it is a bit complex to assemble but the instructions are clear. In use only four pieces are needed ( two tires and two frame) making it easy once you do it the first time. I find the included kickstand is not needed and just gets in the way. And I have had no issue with the tires.

In practical use, position it aft of the seat where the kayak has narrowed and tighten the strap just behind some tie down points. To move the boat, pick up the front and push so the resistance on the cart will force the strap to become tighter. Mounting this way you can load the rear cargo hold up with all the gear and water you will need and moving the boat will be easy.

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Dec

2009

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Good Chasis, awful tires.

By JayArtist

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

No sharp edges
Well designed chasis

Cons

Not Durable

Best Uses

Boating
Kayaking

Comments about NRS C-Tug Boat Cart:

I ordered and returned TWO of these carts. Both times, the tires failed in different ways on the first time that I used them. It is very lamentable to me, because this is the best designed Canoe/Kayak cart I have seen. Unfortunately the super poor quality of the tires makes this product extremely unreliable.

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Feb

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

The definitive line

By Steven the long time kayaker

from Chatsworth, CA

About Me Advanced

Pros

Cleans Easily
Compact
Functional
Lightweight
Quick Drying
Rugged

Cons

Worthless inner tubes

Best Uses

Boating
Kayaking

Comments about NRS C-Tug Boat Cart:

I have used this cart for several months now. Bottom line, it is a great cart! It quickly dissasembles and fits inside all my kayaks. The tires are fine, however the inner tubes are worthless. I blew one out on my very first try. The other one leaked air. I replaced them with new tubes from my local hardware store and have had no further problems. The straps work fine - just follow the assembly instructions very carefully. The versatility and quality of this cart far outweigh the problem with the inner tubes. Best cart I have ever owned.

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Apr

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good purchase so far

By erie

from Texas

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Improves Comfort
Improves Kayak Function
Reduces Fatigue

Cons

Difficult To Attach

Best Uses

Day Trips
Touring

Comments about NRS C-Tug Boat Cart:

I have a 17' kayak that I usually carry to the water fine, but have started doing a few overnight trips that require hauling the boat from bay side of barrier island to beach side. Carrying boat and overnight gear separately or together for 0.3-1 miles didn't sound like fun, so that is why I bought this cart. It worked out well on one trip so far. The main struts break down into long linear pieces that are easier to store in the hatches than most other kayak carts (The main reason I bought this model). The wheels are a nice compromise for varied conditions. A little slower in freshly blown fine sand, but hard enough to be good on pavement. I did have to inflate them the first time at gas station, but it took 2 minutes. Attachments were a little difficult to figure out but go it working ok.

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Jul

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This is a great product

By ManEM

from Scottsdale,Az

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Cleans Easily
Compact
Functional
Lightweight
Quick Drying
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Kayaking

Comments about NRS C-Tug Boat Cart:

This product is perfect for my application. I use it on a Advanced Elements inflatable kayak.It conforms nicely to the bottom shape. The kick stand makes for easy loading. The straps seem to always cause the wheels to be properly aligned when pulled tight. The clever design allows snap together assembly with no tools or hardware needed. I find no problems with the tires or tubes after 4 months of use. All the parts fit nicely in a storage bin inside our motor home or in our car trunk.

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Mar

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for family outings!

By Jason-Alaska

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Easy To Attach
Reduces Fatigue

Cons

Tires need reinflating

Best Uses

Day Trips
Touring

Comments about NRS C-Tug Boat Cart:

I love the NRS C-Tug Boat Cart. I originally got it for getting my TRIAK on and off the car. Then I found myself using it to get my boat in and out of the water. Now I take it on every trip.

I have found that my family of less enthusiastic paddlers find kayaking to be a little more enjoyable as we are all carrying less to and from the water and the cart is doing all the heavy lifting.

The only issue I have is with the tires. They need to be checked before each trip and re-inflated several times a season. I will likely be taking an earlier reviewers advice and getting new tubs for these tires.

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Sep

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great cart

By deanmachine

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Cleans Easily
Compact
Functional
Lightweight
Quick Drying
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Kayaking

Comments about NRS C-Tug Boat Cart:

I have owned this cart for over a year and have had no problems with the tubes/tires and have only high praise for the durability and quality of the construction.

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Mar

2010

(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Thank you - Thank you - Thank you

By rosinose

from San Juan Islands

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Cleans Easily
Compact
Functional
Quick Drying
Rugged
Rust proof
Sensible

Cons

Best Uses

Boating
Canoe
Kayaking

Comments about NRS C-Tug Boat Cart:

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Feb

2010

(1 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

This thing is awfull

By waverhydr

from TN

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

Not Durable
Not Functional

Best Uses

Comments about NRS C-Tug Boat Cart:

This thing looks fantastic. It LOOKS well designed. Its not. I put it together (simple setup) and honest to god set it down on the floor only to have it fall apart. And no it was not due to failure to follow instructions or user error. It simply is a bad product. [...] Oh, I would have given it zero stars if that were an option.

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Jan

2010

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Take a lesson from New Zealand

By The Mack

from Seattle, WA

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Cleans Easily
Compact
Functional
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Kayaking

Comments about NRS C-Tug Boat Cart:

What a fantastic piece of hardware. Took a few minutes to figure it out - but my wife read the instructions - it is a fabulous piece of engineering. Received it as a Christmas gift - stunning - all carts should be this good.