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Fat Boy Kayak Canoe Cart - Product Reviews
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MSRP: $149.95
Our Price: $139.00
You Save: $10.95 (7.3%)
Our Price: $139.00
You Save: $10.95 (7.3%)
Description: The Fat Boy Kayak Canoe Cart has an extra-wide frame (20 in.) and large, air-filled tires (10 x 4 in). Store this cart by pulling the cotter pins to remove the wheels and fold the frame.
ACK Review: Now I know it sounds like this is a way to get your chubby buddy from point A to point B but it's not. This Fat Boy Kayak/Canoe cart adjusts and straps on to your vessel in seconds and folds down pretty flat.
Customer Rating: 4.5 of 5
Customer Reviews
| Reviewer: | Linda | Rating: 3 | Date: 12/18/2011 |
| Review: | The fat boy cart is great when it has an axle that fits the tire and the tires are inflated. The first cart I received had the axle defect and the second had a flat tire with a defective tube. Austin kayak was great with replacing the defective parts. The replacement of the tube is very difficult. I have yet to get it fixed. | ||
| Reviewer: | Dave | Rating: 4 | Date: 07/10/2011 |
| Review: | I am not a fat boy by any stretch of the imagination, but I am getting a wee bit older and this is sure nice for moving my kayak to and from the water. | ||
| Reviewer: | Ayornamut | Rating: 5 | Date: 07/06/2011 |
| Review: | I recently had a chance to try out a lot of kayak carts on a group paddle trip, including a couple of center and end carry styles. One thing became clear… whatever the particular model, I had to get one! They are indispensable for a long carry to the launch, and avoid multiple trips if you want to load your gear first. While all the models had their respective merits and drawbacks, I chose to get a Paddleboy Fat Boy because it met my needs for a variety of larger boats (Dagger Legend 16, Eddyline Nighthawk 175 and Tarpon 160), and most importantly was on sale, with an additional 15% discount coupon and free shipping! I am quite pleased with the Fat Boy. It is remarkably easy to set up and use, accommodates wider/larger boats well, is robust remaining in place over rough terrain (*if* you follow the directions to adjust the height for your boat and pull it up until it contacts the boat gunwales so there is no side-to- side motion/trapezoidal collapsing!), minicel foam on the bottom provides secure support, it is quick to disassemble, collapse and stow. One thing I liked over the center designs is that when collapsed you can wrap the bungee cord around the frame holding it closed and roll it like a wheeled walking stick rather than having to pick it up and carry it. I inflated the tires to 5# under max pressure; they are still holding well after a month. They roll easily whether over hard, uneven terrain or soft sand. Yes, they smell when new; they all do. It will go away. Washing them off helps. Stems were easy to access and attach a fill fitting (I used an emergency car tire inflator that plugs into the lighter, took 30 seconds). If the fittings have receded slightly when deflated just pull them up with your fingers or hold them with a pair of needle nose pliers while attaching the fitting. No problems when partially inflated. Regarding trapezoidal collapsing with narrow boats: I added a short section of thin 1" blown foam split pipe insulation to the upper support arms. Voila, problem solved! They may interfere with collapsing the carrier as designed, but are easily removed or moved. Stowing it aboard is a not as easy as I would like it to be, but in reality all carts of any pneumatic tire design take up a lot of room because of the tires. This one is no exception. Not an option I would use often, but I'm not sure any competitive pnuematic tire model would be better. | ||
| Reviewer: | Barrows | Rating: 4 | Date: 01/08/2011 |
| Review: | As advertised | ||
| Reviewer: | Leo | Rating: 5 | Date: 11/06/2010 |
| Review: | This cart is great!. I used to have to wait for my wife to go kayaking with her and pull both of our kayaks... with this cart, I can go by myself !!! I LOVE IT! | ||
| Reviewer: | TC | Rating: 5 | Date: 07/19/2010 |
| Review: | easy to use Light weight | ||
| Reviewer: | Mike | Rating: 5 | Date: 04/08/2010 |
| Review: | The Fat Boy Kayak Canoe Cart works great on my Manta 14. Stays secured on very rugged terrain and is easily broken down to fit in the yak. Thanks | ||
| Reviewer: | dean q. | Rating: 5 | Date: 12/23/2009 |
| Review: | The Fat Boy Kayak Canoe Cart is invaluable. It does exactly what it needs to do. | ||
| Reviewer: | Geoff | Rating: 4 | Date: 07/21/2009 |
| Review: | This is the easiest cart I've used on my Ocean Kayak Prowler and well worth the price. I get kudos from other kayakers when they see the ease of use. My only criticism is if it was wider, you could slide the cart further towards the center-of-gravity to take some of the weight off the front handle. | ||
| Reviewer: | Tom L. | Rating: 4 | Date: 10/05/2008 |
| Review: | I originally purchased the LARGE KAYAK CANOE CART for my OLD TOWN TANDEN PLUS. This kayak is 15.5' long and weighs 80 lbs.The LARGE CART was just a little small. ACK sent me the "Fat Boy" that works like having an extra person helping you. Dealing with ACK from the purchase of my kayak and all of the accessories has been a nice experience. | ||
| Reviewer: | Eileen | Rating: 5 | Date: 09/25/2008 |
| Review: | I really like this cart. The frame is easy to "harness" onto the kayak; and because of the squared framing, the boat won't fall off. That was a big problem with another cart I had and didn't care for. I use it on my Native Manta Ray 14 which is way too heavy for me to manage by myself. HIGHLY recommend the cart and Austin Kayak as well. | ||
| Reviewer: | Greg | Rating: 5 | Date: 08/05/2008 |
| Review: | I really like this cart. It fits well on the end on my X-factor and easier to use by myself than the models that mount thru the scupper holes. The only comment is that I use two additional bungee cords to stabilize, the cart tends to move around if you only use the one provided. As always Austin Kayak has been very helpful. | ||
| Reviewer: | gary - Hull, MA | Rating: 5 | Date: 08/13/2007 |
| Review: | this was my 4th kayak cart. This is the only one that worked. I have a pamlico 13.5 and until I got the fat boy, all other carts could not handle the 70lbs without sliding off. make sure that you have a secure place to attach the bungee cord which is the heart of this cart. Very Good product. | ||
| Reviewer: | James | Rating: 4 | Date: 03/30/2007 |
| Review: | well, I broke down and got the "paddle boy fat boy" for my canoe, product is as stated and made well, all-be-it a little bit pricey.I wouldn't pay more for this product and you don't have to either- this is the Best price on internet- check it out for your self. Shipping was very fast also!! | ||
