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Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart
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Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart

Item # 492180

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This compact, two-wheeled cart for transporting a sea kayak is small enough to be stowed in boat, even with the wheels still attached.

  • Lightweight aluminum axle and polyethylene boat supports are corrosion-resistant for saltwater launches
  • Protective pads adjust to fit almost any hull shape
  • Adjustable webbing straps secure boat to cart

Made in USA.

Item 492180

Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart Specs

Specification

Description

Weight3 pounds
MaterialAluminum/polyethylene
Dimensions11 x 13 inches
Capacity75 pounds

Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart Customer Reviews

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Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart
 
2.2

(based on 13 reviews)

38%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to attach (4)
  • Easy storage (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

  • Not functional (3)

Best Uses

  • Kayaking (5)
  • Recreational paddlers (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Recreational (8)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Sep

21

2007

(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Not worth it.

By pbabler

from Seattle, WA

About Me Intermediate Rider

Site Member

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Portable

Cons

  • Bad Design
  • Doesn't work
  • Flimsy

Best Uses

  • Kayaking

Comments about Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart:

Technically, it does work. I would recommend it for trips no further than 20'. It is designed to attach at the end of your boat. It is also unable to support the kayak by itself. You have to stabilize it with two leader lines that you have to hold onto in addition to your boat.

For any distance, I would recommend a a cart that attaches in the middle of the boat.

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

(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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May

21

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Not useful

By meuritt

from San Fransisco

About Me Recreational

Site Member

Pros

    Cons

    • Difficult To Attach
    • Not Functional

    Best Uses

      Comments about Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart:

      I got this only because the used kayak came with it (Soltice GT) I've used it with the GT and with another plastic sea kayak. When I saw it, I could see how it should work, but i could also see that it wouldn't.

      You carry almost all the weight of the kayak, the wheels do not go over anything but perfect pavement, forget even hard with potholdes or tree roots. For me it is easier to carry the kayak two blocks to the launch than to use these wheels.

      Better off using one that can strap on under the cockpit

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

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      16

      2008

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Not Good For Recreational Kayaks

      By howard of murrieta

      from Murrieta, CA

      About Me Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • small & cheap

      Cons

      • Not Functional
      • Wobbly & Unstable

      Best Uses

        Comments about Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart:

        I read that it was for sea kayaks, but being rather frugal I thought I might be able to make it work. Well. . .I spent more time adding more foam & straps and the thing was use-less. It did not track very well or even stay on the kayak. It really doesn't work on recreation kayaks. . . sea kayaks maybe? My advice would be to spend more money on a better cart!!

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

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        21

        2007

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        a keeper... not!

        By yakimama

        from orange county, ca

        About Me Beginner, Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Recreational Paddling

            Comments about Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart:

            This was the only one available at the store, and I had to get one for immediate use. I don't see how it can fit *any* other boat - as it didn't fit my small one, the cheap-material straps don't stay on at all, and the tires are waaaay too small to use over sand, curbs, etc. For yak dollies, bigger/fatter tires are the way to go!

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

            (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            28

            2007

            (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Spend the extra money on another cart

            By akayaker

            from San Diego, CA

            About Me Aggressive Rider

            Pros

            • Easy storage
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Not secure

            Best Uses

            • Kayaking

            Comments about Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart:

            Spend the extra money to get a cart that is better-designed. In order to use this cart you have to attach a length of line nearly as long as your kayak to the cart and then wrap the line around the coaming to keep the cart from slipping off the boat. Besides that, it's just cheaply built, although it's fine for short portages across even ground. The only bright spot is that it breaks down into a very portable package that will fit in a day hatch.

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

            (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            23

            2007

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Ages poorly

            By Tomm

            from Seattle, WA

            Site Member

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Kayaking

                Comments about Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart:

                After being used only a couple times a year, we had two of these fail in the same manner after approximately 15 years. In both cases one of the struts broke at the V in the center where it bends just above the axel. Also, less knobby tread would be easier to keep clean, and center wheels may be easier to use with a loaded kayak. On the positive side, they are light, and easy to breakdown and store flat against a bulkhead so they take up almost no space.

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

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                12

                2007

                (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                WWASHBURNE STERNWHEELS KAYAK CART

                By IRONBLUEEYES

                from PHILADELPHIA PA

                About Me 20YR CANOE10YR KAYAK

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Lightweight
                • Rugged
                • VERY PORTABLE

                Cons

                • HARD TO USE
                • REQUIRES A LOT OF PRACTIC

                Best Uses

                • Kayaking
                • REMOTE AREAS

                Comments about Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart:

                THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL ROPE TO SECURE A GOOD FIT AMD FRANKLY IF IT WAS FEASIBLE TO CARRY MY KAYAK I WOULD OPT TO DO THAT INSTEAD OF ATTACHING THIS. THIS IS NOT A PRODUCT FOR BEGINNERS AND FRANKLY IT CAN BE TIRESOME FOR THE EXPERIENCED. I DID NOT GET ANOTHER ONE WHEN I BOUGHT A SECOND KAYAK

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

                (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                12

                2007

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                To wobbley

                By TuckCO

                from Vail, CO

                About Me Casual kayaker

                Pros

                • Cheap

                Cons

                • Didn't work

                Best Uses

                • Kayaking

                Comments about Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart:

                Did not work on my boat. I have a Wilderness 14' fiberglass boat. The boat would not stay on the cart. I took it back and ordered a nicer cart. Cheap, but not usable.

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

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                Mar

                19

                2009

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Simple Assistant

                By Michael H

                from Austin, TX

                About Me Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Easy To Attach

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Recreational Paddlers

                  Comments about Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart:

                  So many poor ratings on all kayak carts. Despite all that, I use this product to help launch my Mad River Synergy 14. Parking is not always available next to the water, I often use this product to help haul my loaded boat 500+ yards to the launch area. Simply slip over the stern (rear) and I use a tie down to secure the straps to a forward section of the boat. Glides over rough terrain and enables me to easily travel from truck to water with a loaded boat. It's fantastic in it's simplicity.

                  • Gift:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Nov

                  2

                  2009

                   
                  4.0

                  Great Cart for Certain Needs

                  By pacificm

                  from Olympia, WA

                  About Me Recreational

                  Pros

                  • Easy storage
                  • Easy To Attach
                  • Rugged

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Day Trips
                    • Recreational Paddlers

                    Comments about Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart:

                    This is my second order of this cart. I got my first one eleven years ago with my first kayak - a simple recreational kayak. My kayak is perfect for my enjoyment of nature, but it lacks a hatch or much storage room. I typically have only a few blocks to go from unloading my kayak in the marina to the dock. This cart has served me well over the years and only after eleven years use did it finally break. If I had more storage room in my kayak, I might be tempted to go for one of the bigger carts. But for my situation, this cart has been just great and I was so happy - eleven years later - to find it still available!

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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