Wheeleez mini cart - any good? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

spudz · 07-13-2015, 11:54 AM

Looking for a kayak cart that can be easily broken down and stowed in a small hatch + will easily haul a kayak over sand. I’ve made a few kayak carts of my own. But they failed in the “easily stowed in the hatch” feature that I’m looking for. My current kayak cart is the C-tug. Easily breaks down and stowable. Travels well over firm surfaces. But fails miserably traversing over sand. Considering the Wheeleez mini kayak cart. Have seen mixed reviews – mostly from non-kayak applications. Just curious if there are other recommendations and/or what are your experience with the Wheeleez mini cart.

Thanks!

kjsdad619 · 07-13-2015, 12:07 PM

I used this for my old yak, worked out pretty well

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o07_s00

Molten Furnace · 07-13-2015, 12:16 PM

I use something like this. The wheels detach and the frame folds down. The whole thing fits inside the front hatch of my kayak. I also recommend deflating the tires a little if you are pulling through a lot of sand.

http://www.amazon.com/ProSource-Ultr...7W0V5AEW41M5WZ

tacmik · 07-13-2015, 03:57 PM

use mine all the time. works great in both hard and soft sand. have no problems wheeling the yak from the launch to the parking lot at L.J. or any where else. Love the wheels on it.

spudz · 07-14-2015, 11:58 PM

About gave myself a heart attack plowing through 50+ yards of sand (and back) with my kayak/gear. Would had just dragged it over the sand, but I was afraid of gouging the hull with the scattered rocks.

KJsdad619 and Molten Furnace - how well do your carts do in the sand? They don't bog down and trench while hauling 70+#'s of kayak/gear through soft sand?
Tacmilk - do you have the full size or the Wheeleez mini?

tamddo714 · 07-15-2015, 02:41 AM

i highly recommend the wheelez mini kayak cart. i use it on my outback fully rigged with bait tank no problem dragging thru the sand. but it does take some practice to align the kayak straight and tight straps so it does not slip off. and it can fully disassemble and fit inside my front storage.

captnblood34 · 07-15-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by spudz

Looking for a kayak cart that can be easily broken down and stowed in a small hatch + will easily haul a kayak over sand. I’ve made a few kayak carts of my own. But they failed in the “easily stowed in the hatch” feature that I’m looking for. My current kayak cart is the C-tug. Easily breaks down and stowable. Travels well over firm surfaces. But fails miserably traversing over sand. Considering the Wheeleez mini kayak cart. Have seen mixed reviews – mostly from non-kayak applications. Just curious if there are other recommendations and/or what are your experience with the Wheeleez mini cart.

Thanks!

What kayak do you have? This is will help in selection.

spudz · 07-15-2015, 12:38 PM

Tamddo714 thanks for your advice. You don’t get bogged down into the sand hauling your Outback? Seriously contemplating the wheeleez. Just debating on whether or not the mini will be sufficient. Going to have to try a test run!

Captnblood34, I’ve got a Viking Profish Reload – about 14 and a half feet long and loaded with gear easily hits 80#’s

cell128 · 07-15-2015, 02:56 PM

I got this cheaper than wheelez and gets the job done. Just made some satablizer bars for it out of pvc and don't strap It down instead use some paracord string to a clip and clip it onto the eyelet for where that seat straps on so it won't slide off. Mounts in seconds and smooth through the sand Harmony Gear Stowaway Cart with Beach Wheels (Wide Pneumatic Tires) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CBEU2DI..._fATPvbZFZ7DWY

cell128 · 07-15-2015, 03:01 PM

pic from when I used to strap it down for idea of size on an outback.

spudz · 07-16-2015, 12:15 PM

Nice Cell128! You haul an Outback with it? No trenching of the wheels? Will have to check out the Harmony's too.

octico · 07-16-2015, 12:37 PM

Seriously, just get these.

tacmik · 07-16-2015, 03:52 PM

I have the mini.

cell128 · 07-16-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by spudz

Nice Cell128! You haul an Outback with it? No trenching of the wheels? Will have to check out the Harmony's too.

Sure do... With full gear its a little heavy but would be same thing with any cart. I use the hobie plug in cart with standard wheels when I know I won't be in the sand... Sand wheels are worth it no matter which ones you get

tamddo714 · 07-16-2015, 04:07 PM

I seem to pull mine fine thru the sand at coast guard station and to me it's pretty soft. just make sure the wheels are inflated properly

07-13-2015, 11:54 AM	#1
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	Wheeleez mini cart - any good? Looking for a kayak cart that can be easily broken down and stowed in a small hatch + will easily haul a kayak over sand. I’ve made a few kayak carts of my own. But they failed in the “easily stowed in the hatch” feature that I’m looking for. My current kayak cart is the C-tug. Easily breaks down and stowable. Travels well over firm surfaces. But fails miserably traversing over sand. Considering the Wheeleez mini kayak cart. Have seen mixed reviews – mostly from non-kayak applications. Just curious if there are other recommendations and/or what are your experience with the Wheeleez mini cart. Thanks!

07-13-2015, 03:57 PM	#4
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	use mine all the time. works great in both hard and soft sand. have no problems wheeling the yak from the launch to the parking lot at L.J. or any where else. Love the wheels on it. __________________

07-15-2015, 02:56 PM	#9
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	I got this cheaper than wheelez and gets the job done. Just made some satablizer bars for it out of pvc and don't strap It down instead use some paracord string to a clip and clip it onto the eyelet for where that seat straps on so it won't slide off. Mounts in seconds and smooth through the sand Harmony Gear Stowaway Cart with Beach Wheels (Wide Pneumatic Tires) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CBEU2DI..._fATPvbZFZ7DWY Last edited by cell128; 07-15-2015 at 03:03 PM.

07-16-2015, 12:37 PM	#12
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Save your money and get theses .... Seriously, just get these.

07-16-2015, 03:52 PM	#13
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	I have the mini. __________________

07-13-2015, 12:07 PM	#2
kjsdad619 Just a Salty Sailor Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 193	I used this for my old yak, worked out pretty well http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o07_s00

07-13-2015, 12:16 PM	#3
Molten Furnace Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Encinitas Posts: 17	I use something like this. The wheels detach and the frame folds down. The whole thing fits inside the front hatch of my kayak. I also recommend deflating the tires a little if you are pulling through a lot of sand. http://www.amazon.com/ProSource-Ultr...7W0V5AEW41M5WZ

07-14-2015, 11:58 PM	#5
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	About gave myself a heart attack plowing through 50+ yards of sand (and back) with my kayak/gear. Would had just dragged it over the sand, but I was afraid of gouging the hull with the scattered rocks. KJsdad619 and Molten Furnace - how well do your carts do in the sand? They don't bog down and trench while hauling 70+#'s of kayak/gear through soft sand? Tacmilk - do you have the full size or the Wheeleez mini?

07-15-2015, 02:41 AM	#6
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	i highly recommend the wheelez mini kayak cart. i use it on my outback fully rigged with bait tank no problem dragging thru the sand. but it does take some practice to align the kayak straight and tight straps so it does not slip off. and it can fully disassemble and fit inside my front storage.

07-15-2015, 12:38 PM	#8
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	Tamddo714 thanks for your advice. You don’t get bogged down into the sand hauling your Outback? Seriously contemplating the wheeleez. Just debating on whether or not the mini will be sufficient. Going to have to try a test run! Captnblood34, I’ve got a Viking Profish Reload – about 14 and a half feet long and loaded with gear easily hits 80#’s

07-15-2015, 03:01 PM	#10
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	pic from when I used to strap it down for idea of size on an outback.

07-16-2015, 12:15 PM	#11
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	Nice Cell128! You haul an Outback with it? No trenching of the wheels? Will have to check out the Harmony's too.

07-16-2015, 04:07 PM	#15
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	I seem to pull mine fine thru the sand at coast guard station and to me it's pretty soft. just make sure the wheels are inflated properly