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| Author: | Kswim [ Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | C-tug for passport or Hobie plugin cart on cement ramp? |
My 12' passport is on the way but I am undecided on the cart. While I liked the storage and function of Hobie plugin, I will often be using cement ramps and don't want to drag my passport over cement til I can tip on side to install. I could (theoretically according to YouTube) attach c-tug in shallow water on my own and am leaning this way, but are cinching down the straps a bad idea for the passport being thermoformed? |
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| Author: | Yvettessherpa [ Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: C-tug for passport or Hobie plugin cart on cement ramp? |
These boats a way thicker than you would think. When I put in my front and rear hatches I was surprised at the thickness. There was almost a 1/4" of plastic. The short time you are going to have it on the tug is nothing. I have transported two 12' boats on top of each other in the socal sun for an hour with no problems. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: C-tug for passport or Hobie plugin cart on cement ramp? |
The plug-in carts are way easier to deal with. |
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| Author: | Kswim [ Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: C-tug for passport or Hobie plugin cart on cement ramp? |
Thanks for the quick and knowledgeable replies! I will try to update my newbie/out of shape thoughts on cart choice this summer, but would be interested to hear everyones thoughts. I would love to see a boonedox style landing gear endorsed by Hobie for us old eastcoasters- but realize the current limitations and possible issues with the product. |
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| Author: | plfinch [ Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: C-tug for passport or Hobie plugin cart on cement ramp? |
We have bought several of the Hobie carts through the ages. We have a pair of Outfitter kayaks used occasionally and an Oasis used regularly (all tandems). Last summer I bought a C-Tug with SandTrakz wheels having gotten tired of fighting to get the posts in and out of the kayaks on land and water. Since then the C-Tug is the only cart we have used (and on many types of terrain) and life is way better. The Hobie carts are solid, well-made, and carry a lot of weight. But for a heavier tandem kayak with a motor and accessories being launched and retrieved solo, I find them to a be a challenge to use. The C-Tug does not seem as sturdy but nothing has broken yet. Peter |
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