SEAMAX Inflatable Boat Transom Dolly for Boat Launching, with 12" Tire & Stainless Steel Solid Bearing, 2 Stages Wheel Arm, fit Achilles, Mercury, Zodiac Inflatable Boat and Aluminum Boat

Upon opening the package I was amazed at the outstanding quality. The aluminum is not cheap at all and extremely sturdy. The neat surprise is that the wheels and legs are easily removable so you can remove them in case you don't want to travel underway in a "wheels up" position. I have a 12 foot long homebuilt marine plywood skiff that is glassed over. My skiff was impossible to drag up the beach with just myself and I am in shape (down to the water was no problem). These wheels make what was once a drudgery into an easy affair. I highly recommend these to anyone who keeps a small boat or tender near the beach on a rack or who has a pickup and doesn't want to have to find a boat launch.

I recently purchased the launching wheels for my tin boat, and I’ve been quite impressed with their performance. Here are some key points : 1) Mounting Considerations: Initially, I encountered a small issue when trying to mount the wheels flush on the transom. They didn’t sit properly due to a lip at the bottom of the transom. However, I found a simple solution. I added plywood, elevating the wheels about an inch and a half off the transom. Then, I securely attached the wood to the wheel mounts using epoxy and the provided bolts. 2) Sturdiness: These wheels are robust. I’ve mounted them on a boat weighing approximately 100lb, and they handle the weight with ease. Whether I’m maneuvering the boat around the yard or launching it into the water, the wheels remain sturdy and reliable. 3) Convenient Flip-Off Design: One of my favorite features is the flip-up mechanism. Its nice to be able to flip-up the wheels when out on the water so you don't have to fully remove them and have them bouncing around in the boat. 4) Removable Wheels: Another design aspect I appreciate is that the wheels are completely removable. When I store the boat at home, I take the wheels off and leave them in the shed. 5) Durability and Air Retention: The wheels have held up well over the past four months. They show no signs of deflation, and the overall build quality is impressive. I appreciate that they’ve maintained their air pressure consistently. In summary, the Seamax Easy Load Boat Launching Wheels are a solid investment. They combine strength, convenience, and durability. For the price, they offer excellent value. I highly recommend them to fellow boat owners.

My application was quite specific and it was annoying that the description did not give the measurement of the components except for the wheel diameter of 12 inches. Everything else was guessed or estimared from the screen using a rule. When you are buying online, this information is vital and will avoid unnecessary returns due to specification ussues. Great product and works well.

The moment I opened the box I realized how awesome this product is. Very high quality polished aluminum, solid wheels. Bought this after I installed and used a competitor’s set with small solid plastic wheels which was a total disaster both on the sand and on paving. I am sure this ones will last and perform wonderfully. I LOVE the fact that once you have the boat in the water, you can remove the wheels together with the stays with one hand (they click in) and I am planning to use the then exposed rails to hold fishing rod and another one for the Fishfinder sonar.

Received this purchase on time and was well packaged. The overall quality seems to be excellent and installation was pretty straight forward. Because of the construction of our transom the bars would not sit flush against the back of the aluminum transom plate by about an inch. As my tech tip to others, I easily overcame this problem with 4 rubber hockey pucks ($2.00 each from our local store) Drilled a 5/8" hole in the middle of each one and mounted them between the bars and the transom plate to make up the gap. Seems to be very secure and they actually look like they should be there. I'm sure there are many other even more pro solutions as well, but this worked for me and should last forever. So there is some level of mechanical ability and maybe innovation required for installation, but its not difficult and should be doable for most handy people. Just make sure to measure and think it through several times as per the supplied instructions, before you drill holes in your transom. I used marine 4200 to seal the holes. I have not "time tested" this item in use yet but its future is headed for a salt water environment and extensive daily use on beaches etc. so we shall see. I feel confident it will hold up as well as can be expected based on my direct experience. I will update this review in the future if needed.