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NEW Hobie® Fold and Stow Cart
Hobie® believes you should be able to take your wheels with you wherever you go, despite the amount of gear you’re storing on deck. This is why we’ve designed the lightweight, collapsible Fold and Stow Cart.
This cart weighs in at just over 5 pounds and is designed to make transporting your kayak easy. The removable wheels function well on firm surfaces such as pavement or hard-packed sand and dirt. Additionally, the cart frame quickly breaks down to stow inside the bow of any of our rigid-hull kayaks equipped with a large front cargo hatch (not designed to fit Twist and Seal hatches). Simply wheel your kayak down to the water, break the cart down and stow it away. Eliminate trips back and forth to the vehicle! At the end of the day, the cart reassembles in a matter of seconds and is ready to roll.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW VIDEO:
Fold and Stow Cart Specs:
• Quick release ball-lock retainer to hold the cart into the scuppers of your kayak • 2 removable wheels • Collapsible frame • Retaining bungee to hold the cart frame in the collapsed position • Cart carrying bag • Load rating of 175 lbs. suites most models’ fully rigged weight
80047001 HOBIE CART, FOLD AND STOW $179.00 (USD / 11-2016)
_________________ Matt Miller Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales Warranty and Technical Support Hobie Cat USA (Retired 11/7/2022)
What is the ballpark cost for this new cart? And if it does not float well (a big disappointment since I sometimes attach my carts while the kayak is in murky knee-deep water), might one attach a pool noodle to the cross bar?
So this cart floats much like the other carts (via the wheels). Thanks! Am seriously thinking about this product. I'd sure like to easily stow my wheels in the hull instead of sticking them upright in the rear scupper holes.
Joined: Sat Nov 12, 2005 10:46 pm Posts: 3017 Location: Escondido
The assembled carts float just fine -- there is no issue. If you take the wheels off, don't expect the metal frame to float! the cart breaks down into 3 pieces (2 wheels and frame) and fits in the front hatch easily (cart legs "fold" as shown above). There is no reason to drop the frame in the water, but if you do, I suppose you could just reach down and take it back out (remember, you're just standing at the water's edge in about knee deep water)!
Here's a tip: When putting the cart on in the water, I do it with just one wheel attached, making it easy to control the rotation and angle of the cart. Once in and locked, it's easy to snap the other wheel on. The cart is sturdy and works well!
ie hopefully it is not on thetube frame itself as per those sea to summit ones that eventually grind through the aluminium tube. Especially if you rest it on the sand minus the wheel and get sand on it
It looks like an excellent idea especially for adventure/revo 16 owners who often under use front hatch.
Also how is its soft sand capability compared to the old pneumatic HD type wheels? (not the beach wheels)
Joined: Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:25 pm Posts: 387 Location: Jaco, Costa Rica
Saving weight and/or space is always a good solution. As long as it holds up well over time, similar to heavy duty cart, then it's a better alternative (over heavy duty scupper cart) for all the Hobie kayaks except the TI and PA's over max capacity.
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Joined: Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:52 pm Posts: 79 Location: CT
I have the fold and stow cart. I like that it is light and compact. Wish there was another fold and stow cart with the balloon tires for sand.
I have 1 issue with it. I noticed a screw and nut was missing in the wheel. The screw and nut holds a black piece that supports the axle. I am not sure how the screw and nut could come loose. I hope Hobie has the screws and nuts available.
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