What's easier than carrying a kayak over your shoulder or with a friend? Using a kayak cart, of course!

Sometimes called a kayak dolly or trolley, a kayak cart uses wheels to make it easy transporting your boat down to the water. Kayak cart manufacturers like Malone, NRS, Suspenz, or Hobie use a variety of styles to accommodate the different boat hull designs. For example, if you have a sit-on-top kayak with scuppers, or drain holes, you might want to choose a sit-on-top kayak cart. Or perhaps you're hauling a canoe or smaller Jon boat, in which case you'll need a special cart for that flat hull or gunnel. There are even kayak carts with bends in the bars to fit long inflatable kayaks. Always consider the shape and size of the bottom of your boat when looking for the best fitting option.

Another big distinction in kayak carts is the variation of materials and styles of the wheels.  Ballon wheels or beach wheels, and the wide flat oversized tread on other wheels make it easier to pull in the sand. You'll even find rubber, never-go-flat airless wheels to give you the peace of mind of not having to worry over a punctured tire. There is a wheel choice to handle all types of terrain.

The kayak cart's placement underneath the boat can make hauling lighter or better balanced, too.  You might prefer an end cart when pulling up an incline or a center cart if you need to tackle stairs to get to the water. Or maybe you need one that can do it all. Kayak carts come with a wide variety of weight capacities as well, so be sure to factor in your total loaded weight when considering which would be the best choice for you. When you can’t drive right down to the water’s edge to unload, save your energy for the paddling and transport your boat in style with a kayak cart. 

You may also be interested in other transportation options as well. Check out our quality kayak racks and kayak trailers.

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