{"product_id":"railblaza-c-tug-sandtrakz-kayak-canoe-cart","title":"RAILBLAZA C-Tug SandTrakz Kayak \u0026 Canoe Cart","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe RAILBLAZA C-Tug SandTrakz is the proven C-Tug cart fitted with wide, puncture-free wheels that float over soft sand instead of bogging down in it. It hauls canoes, kayaks, and small boats up to a 170 pound static load, breaks down tool-free in under 20 seconds, and makes the walk from the lot to the waterline the easy part of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting a loaded kayak from the parking lot to the water is the worst part of any paddling day, and it's worse when the last hundred yards are soft sand. That's exactly the problem the RAILBLAZA C-Tug SandTrakz solves. It's the same trusted C-Tug cart platform paddlers have leaned on for years, now fitted with wide SandTrakz wheels that float over beach sand instead of digging trenches in it. Load your boat once, strap it down, and walk it to the waterline without breaking your back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cart carries canoes, kayaks, and small boats up to a 170 pound static load. That covers everything from a light rec kayak to a fully rigged fishing sit-on-top with rods, a cooler, and a day's worth of gear already onboard. The frame is molded from UV stabilized ABS, acetal, and nylon, so it shrugs off the sun and salt that would chalk out a cheaper plastic in a season or two. Two elastomeric hull pads cradle the bottom of your boat and grip most hull shapes, whether you're running a flat-bottom canoe or a rounded sit-inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the SandTrakz version apart from the standard C-Tug is the wheels. They're puncture-free, so there's no tube to pinch-flat and no pump to remember. And they're wide. That extra footprint is what keeps the cart riding on top of soft sand instead of bogging down every few feet. If you launch off a beach, a sandbar, or a gravel bar, these are the wheels you want under your boat. On hard-packed ramps and pavement they roll along just fine too, so you're not giving anything up for the beach performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup is genuinely tool-free. The cart assembles in about a minute the first time and breaks down in under 20 seconds after that. The two stainless steel axles pull out, the wheels come off, and the whole thing collapses flat enough to stow in a hatch, a milk crate, or the trunk of a small car. That's the part paddlers appreciate most. You can carry the cart onboard, paddle to a remote put-in, and still have it with you for the walk back out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 9 foot straps with heavy-duty buckles come in the box. You thread them over the hull, cinch down, and the boat isn't going anywhere. The adjustable kickstand holds the cart upright while you position your boat, so you're not chasing a tipping cart across the lot with a kayak on your shoulder. It's a small touch, but it tells you the folks who designed this actually load boats for a living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? Kayak anglers who launch off beaches and sandbars. Canoe campers hauling a loaded hull down a soft trail. And anyone who's just tired of dragging a boat and scarring up the keel. It's also a favorite with paddlers who cartop solo, because you can wheel the kayak right up to the car and lift it in stages instead of hoisting the whole thing off the ground. If your launches are all hard concrete ramps, the standard C-Tug wheels will do the job. But the moment sand enters the picture, the SandTrakz wheels earn their keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes from the water. The axles are stainless, but nothing survives salt forever if you ignore it, so give the whole cart a fresh-water rinse after a saltwater day and it'll last you many seasons. And if you're loading a wide fishing kayak, measure your hull against the 25.4 inch cart width before you buy, since the widest fishing platforms can overhang the pads. For the vast majority of kayaks and canoes, though, this is the cart that turns the walk to the water into the easy part of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e170 pound static loading capacity handles rec kayaks, loaded fishing sit-on-tops, canoes, and small boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePuncture-free SandTrakz wheels ride on top of soft sand with no tube to flat and no pump to carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide wheel footprint keeps the cart from bogging down on beaches, sandbars, and gravel bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUV stabilized ABS, acetal, and nylon frame resists sun and salt degradation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo elastomeric hull pads cradle and grip most hull shapes, flat or rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo stainless steel axles pull out for tool-free breakdown in under 20 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo 9 foot straps with heavy-duty buckles secure the boat to the cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable kickstand holds the cart upright while you load\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollapses flat to stow in a hatch, crate, or small car trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 25.4 inch width by 13.4 inch height, roughly 10 pounds\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\u003eWill it fit my kayak or canoe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt fits most hull shapes. The two elastomeric hull pads cradle flat-bottom canoes and rounded sit-inside kayaks alike. The cart is 25.4 inches wide, so if you paddle an extra-wide fishing platform, measure your hull beam first to be sure it doesn't overhang the pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much weight can it carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e170 pounds static loading capacity. That's enough for a fully rigged fishing sit-on-top with rods, a cooler, and gear already onboard, or a loaded canoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the SandTrakz and the standard C-Tug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSame proven C-Tug cart, different wheels. The SandTrakz version swaps in wide, puncture-free wheels that float over soft sand instead of sinking. If your launches are all hard ramps, the standard wheels are fine. If sand is in the picture, the SandTrakz wheels are the ones you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo the wheels ever go flat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The SandTrakz wheels are puncture-free, so there's no inner tube to pinch-flat and no pump to remember. They also roll fine on pavement and hard ramps, not just sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does it break down for storage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTool-free, in under 20 seconds. The two stainless steel axles pull out, the wheels come off, and the frame collapses flat enough to stow in a hatch, a milk crate, or a small car trunk. You can even carry it onboard to a remote put-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with straps?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Two 9 foot straps with heavy-duty buckles are included. You thread them over the hull and cinch the boat down to the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need any tools to assemble it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo tools. First assembly takes about a minute, and after that it goes together and comes apart by hand. An adjustable kickstand holds it upright while you load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it okay to use in salt water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The frame is UV stabilized ABS, acetal, and nylon, and the axles are stainless steel. 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