{"product_id":"railblaza-c-tug-kayak-canoe-cart-260-lb-capacity","title":"RAILBLAZA C-Tug Kayak \u0026 Canoe Cart","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe RAILBLAZA C-Tug is the tool-free cart that turns the long haul from truck to water into the easy part of the day. It carries up to 260 pounds, rolls on puncture-free wheels, and breaks down by hand to stow inside most kayak hatches. Built from UV-stabilized plastic and stainless steel to live outside season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RAILBLAZA C-Tug is the cart that finally makes the walk from the truck to the water the easy part of the day. If you've ever dragged a loaded kayak across a gravel lot or wrestled a canoe down a boat ramp by yourself, you already know why a good cart matters. This one carries up to 260 pounds of static load, breaks down without any tools, and packs small enough to ride inside most kayak hatches while you paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built for canoes and kayaks, and it handles both without any drama. Two thermo-bonded elastomeric hull pads cradle the bottom of the boat so you're not resting a bare hull on hard plastic, and the whole frame is molded from UV-stabilized ABS, acetal, and nylon. That material choice matters more than it sounds. A cart lives outside, in the sun, in the salt, and cheaper plastics get brittle and chalky after a season or two. The C-Tug is made to shrug that off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels are the part people notice first. They're puncture-free with a hi-grip rubber tread, so there's no tube to pinch flat halfway down the trail and no valve to lose air overnight in the garage. They roll well on packed dirt, grass, sand, and pavement. On a wet, mossy concrete ramp they can slip a little, same as any hard tread, so take the last few feet slow. Two stainless steel axles carry the load and won't rust out on you, which is exactly what you want on a piece of gear that gets dunked and splashed every time you launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoading is a one-person job. You set the boat on the pads, run the included 9-foot strap over the hull, and cinch it down with the heavy-duty buckle. The adjustable kick stand holds the cart upright while you get the boat positioned, so you're not chasing a tipping cart with a 12-foot kayak balanced on your knee. Once it's strapped, it stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the feature that sells a lot of these. The whole cart comes apart by hand and stows inside a kayak hatch. No tools. Pull it apart, drop it through the hatch, and paddle off knowing your cart is waiting for you at the far end of a point-to-point trip. That only works if your boat has the beam for it, so figure roughly a 25-inch or wider hull with a standard round or oval hatch. Narrow sea kayaks and touring boats with small hatches won't swallow it, and that's worth checking before you count on stowing it aboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few real-world notes from folks who've logged miles with it. If you're carting a canoe, a pair of wider gunwale pads keeps the hull from scuffing on longer hauls. If you store the cart assembled on an open trailer full time, break it down or keep it out of constant sun to protect the plastic at the axle mounts. And when you first assemble it, snug the locknuts down properly. Wheels that wobble after the first trip almost always trace back to a nut that wasn't tightened on assembly. Do it once, do it right, and it stays tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anyone launching solo, anyone with a long carry from the parking lot, anyone who paddles point-to-point and wants their cart along for the ride. It's a favorite for sit-on-top anglers hauling a loaded fishing kayak, for cottage owners moving a canoe down to the dock, and for touring paddlers who just don't want to shoulder a boat across a portage. It's not built for rocky, boulder-strewn terrain, and it's not a substitute for a proper trailer on the highway. For getting your boat from the vehicle to the water and back, though, it's about as good as a hand cart gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRAILBLAZA backs the C-Tug the way they back the rest of their gear, and it's earned its reputation the honest way, by working trip after trip. Strap your boat on, tip it back, and go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e260 lb static load capacity handles loaded fishing kayaks and tandem canoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePuncture-free wheels with hi-grip rubber tread, no tubes to pinch flat or air up\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo stainless steel axles resist rust through years of saltwater launches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBreaks down by hand with no tools and stows inside most kayak hatches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo thermo-bonded elastomeric hull pads cushion the boat and prevent scuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUV-stabilized ABS, acetal, and nylon construction shrugs off sun and salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded 9-foot strap with heavy-duty buckle locks the boat down solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable kick stand holds the cart upright while you load one-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized RAILBLAZA reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much weight can the C-Tug carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt has a 260 lb static loading capacity, enough for a loaded fishing kayak or a tandem canoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it really fit inside a kayak hatch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It comes apart by hand with no tools and stows through a standard round or oval hatch on boats roughly 25 inches or wider in the beam. Narrow touring kayaks with small hatches won't take it, so check your hatch first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the tires go flat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The wheels are puncture-free with a hi-grip rubber tread, so there are no tubes to pinch flat and nothing to air up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUV-stabilized ABS, acetal, and nylon plastic, with two stainless steel axles. It's built to live outside in sun and salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan one person load a boat on it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The adjustable kick stand holds the cart upright while you set the boat on the pads, then you cinch the included 9-foot strap over the hull with the heavy-duty buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it work for canoes as well as kayaks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it carries both. For canoes, a pair of wider gunwale pads helps keep the hull from scuffing on longer hauls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the pads for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo thermo-bonded elastomeric hull pads cradle the bottom of the boat so the hull isn't resting on hard plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow big is the cart?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt measures 25.4 inches wide by 11.8 inches deep by 12.4 inches high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it roll on sand and gravel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, the treaded wheels handle packed sand, gravel, grass, and pavement well. 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