C Tug user

Anyone using the C Tug kart. How do you like it?

I use the base model. At least with my kayak, I needed to add an extra strap to the existing one so that i could actually pull the strap over my kayak and connect to the other side. Aside from that little problem, its been working great and can be packed down pretty small

Useless in the sand.  If the little prop up arm breaks it is difficult if not impossible to load your yak.  Mine is in the attic and I used it for the first 6 years of yakkin’ on my kraken.  It did its job but I’m so pleased with my wheeleez…

Ive used it for 6 years now and really like it, you just want to make sure to get the soft wheels.

My 4th year using mine. I upgraded to the soft sand wheels. They’re a little bigger so can roll over a more bumpier ground. Perfect for rolling over cement, packed sand, grass, etc.  I have an Old Town kayak so I added PVC pipes to help line up the bottom for easier loading. This is a random picture I found on the internet so you can kinda understand.

My 4th year using mine. I upgraded to the soft sand wheels. They’re a little bigger so can roll over a more bumpier ground. Perfect for rolling over cement, packed sand, grass, etc.  I have an Old Town kayak so I added PVC pipes to help line up the bottom for easier loading. This is a random picture I found on the internet so you can kinda understand.

Overall, the C-Tug isn't a bad cart, but the standard wheels are awful in sand. I like that it is fairly low and easy to get the kayak on it from the ground. The rubber pads grip the hull pretty well, if your hull shape allows a good contact patch. I did a similar modification to mine when I got the Passport - zip ties some PVC wrapped with pool noodle - and it made it fit the hull very well.

The little green latch piece that holds the wheels on would randomly unlatch itself, causing the wheel to fall off. I lost a wheel on the road somewhere because it did this while in the back of my truck.

I replaced it with a Vevor beach cart with sand wheels.

Standard wheels are great on firm surfaces, so if you only launch from a ramp or river bank it would work pretty well.

My 4th year using mine. I upgraded to the soft sand wheels. They’re a little bigger so can roll over a more bumpier ground. Perfect for rolling over cement, packed sand, grass, etc.  I have an Old Town kayak so I added PVC pipes to help line up the bottom for easier loading. This is a random picture I found on the internet so you can kinda understand.

Overall, the C-Tug isn't a bad cart, but the standard wheels are awful in sand. I like that it is fairly low and easy to get the kayak on it from the ground. The rubber pads grip the hull pretty well, if your hull shape allows a good contact patch. I did a similar modification to mine when I got the Passport - zip ties some PVC wrapped with pool noodle - and it made it fit the hull very well.

The little green latch piece that holds the wheels on would randomly unlatch itself, causing the wheel to fall off. I lost a wheel on the road somewhere because it did this while in the back of my truck.

I replaced it with a Vevor beach cart with sand wheels.

Standard wheels are great on firm surfaces, so if you only launch from a ramp or river bank it would work pretty well.

Luckily for me, I only launch from a dock or ramp now so the surface is paved. If mine ever crapped out, I’m switching to sand wheels.