Seamax EZ Load Boat Launching Wheels Set for Inflatable Boat & Aluminum Boat, with 12" Pneumatic Tire & 2 Height Position

This is a good set. Rather than other kits with easily misplaced pieces, I prefer the push pins. br>br>Installation went smoothly. At this price, I believe there should be some 4200 or 5200 included. br>br>The three launches went off without a hitch. 11-foot inflatable PVC boat with Tohatsu 20HP engine, 3-gallon fuel tank, U1 battery, and other miscellaneous items. Probably no more than 300 pounds. This weight is no problem for her. It makes life at the ramp a lot easier. br>br>One of the tires in my truck bed blew up while I was transporting for a weekend Memorial Day trip. Prior to the trip, the tires had only been inflated to 20 PSI. Both the inner tube and the tire were blown out, resulting in their loss (see photos). The tires state that the pressure is 30 PSI, which is clearly incorrect. br>br>At this price, I can't recommend this product; 13 months and three launches is all there is to it. I kept this product in my garage, away from the sun and other elements, and I am disappointed. Now I have to buy an inner tube and a tire, making this a poor overall value for such limited use and proper maintenance. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> Inner tubes and tires were purchased and replaced. Tires with a pressure of 50 psi were purchased. It's a huge PITA. You'll need a tire machine, as trying to do this with screwdrivers has scratched up the rims. br>br>07JUL2020 Update I got a second boat and wanted to use the same mechanism on both so that if any more tires blew out, I could swap them out at the boat ramp. Many reviews were positive, and the listing stated that new, upgraded tires would be provided. I went ahead and ordered the kit, which is $30 more expensive this year than it was last year. When the package arrived, I immediately noticed that the tires had not been upgraded. These are the same exploding tires that came with the first kit I ordered over a year ago. I attempted to return this kit despite the fact that it stated clearly that returns are free for any reason. That is not the case. The seller does not offer free returns, and because their business is based in Canada, return shipping is both costly and time-consuming. To put the A-list into action, I contacted Amazon's customer service. Z assures you. Because the listing is false on multiple counts, Amazon agreed to pay for return shipping. To cut a long story short, save yourself the trouble and have someone else order this for you. Due to the exploding tires, the first kit ended up costing me around $200. Ordering from a vendor in Canada taught me a valuable lesson. This product has received a one-star rating from me, and I recommend that you look for something else.

Caspian Keith

| Jul 28, 2021

The only issue, and it's a big one, is that pushing a leg down and clicking it into place while the boat is in the water requires two hands. My transom is angled away from the interior, as it is on most boats. The pins don't just go in by themselves because the tires really want to float. So I have to get both hands in the water, one DEEP in the water to hold the arm and tire down and jingle, while the other hand squeezes the motor while hanging over the edge, squarely centered on ONE side. We had to get out in water that dropped off quickly to flip them down from outside the boat, and if we succeeded, we got to do it all over again on the other side. We LEFT THEM DOWN from that point forward, with the tops of the tires about an inch below the boat's bottom. That works fine because my boat is wide enough for the motor to clear when I turn it side to side; my only concern is that a wheel will become snagged on something in the water. It's not what you'd expect or what you'd pay for, but it works.

Ellis Carey

| May 02, 2021

The engagement and disengagement buttons are extremely useful. I practiced with it several times and only used it once on the water, but it was a never-ending learning experience. It's a fail-safe and extremely convenient way to raise, lower, on, and remove wheels. I have no reservations about the strength and carrying capacity (with a carrying capacity of 12). 5' inflatable, 110 motor, battery, and a small amount of gear) at a boat ramp or parking lot. Plastic hubs with no bearings, on the other hand, aren't designed for long-distance hauling. This was a good buy.

Thaddeus Austin

| May 23, 2021

I decided to write this, my first product review ever, because I like the product enough to want to take the time. It's a mixed review, but I bumped it up to 4 stars because the Seamax customer service has been outstanding! They appear to be a small, dedicated group of individuals. That alone is a compelling reason to purchase their product. With the exception of those tires and inner tubes, great product design, excellent customer service, and excellent quality! I would recommend purchasing the product, but be aware of the risk of tire rupture if you receive a shoddy 25 PSI rated tire; at the very least, rest assured that Seamax will promptly ship you a replacement, as they did for me. Advantages: br>br>
- The new season has arrived. The wheel release has a fantastic loaded button design. One-by-one, the wheels can be easily popped into landing position. While afloat, you can do it one-handed and not even get your hand wet. It makes a satisfying clicking sound that almost makes you want to repeat the process just to hear it. The anchoring pins used in other wheel designs are much easier to use.
- The wheel mounts are made of a high-quality aluminum with a satin finish. finished, precise, and smooth. br>- The entire assembly is suspended in mid-air. (I did put it to the test. ) )
- The height can be adjusted, which is convenient for various beach slopes and such.
- Because it is simple to remove completely from the transom, there is no risk of interference with the outboard motor.
- My customer service experience left a lasting impression on me. They sent a replacement wheel without charge in the blink of an eye. They were also very receptive to my suggestions and grateful for them. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this product. br>One of the tires was already flat when I opened the shipping box. The tire itself, not just the tube, had burst! I don't hold Seamax responsible for this because I'm sure they get their tires and tubes from an overseas supplier. I just wish Seamax would spend a little more money on better tires and inner tubes. Alternatively, as some other transom wheel manufacturers have done, you could use a rigid plastic tire. This would make the product perfect!br>br>(On a more positive note, the replacement tire I received was of far superior quality. ) It was fully formed, with a sidewall inflation rating of 50 PSI, as opposed to 25 PSI on the one that ruptured. Hopefully, all future wheels will be equipped with 50 PSI tires. )br>br>The tires and inner tubes are made of such poor quality that they rendered the product I received useless. it is useful It appeared that the rubber had not even filled the tire mold, which was worse than a cheapo hardware store tire. The treads were not fully formed, and the carcass was so thin that the inner tube blew out. The inner tube wasn't the usual supple type (butyl?). ) rubber, but some sort of super-super-super-super-super-super super-super-super- It was a sloppy, greasy substance that smelled like old leather. I eventually went to the hardware store and purchased my own inner tube. Even the cheapest wheelbarrow inner tube from a hardware store was of much higher quality. To avoid tire rupture, Seamax recommends only inflating to 15 PSI, but 15 PSI is insufficient tire pressure. Furthermore, the tire must be capable of inflating to the sidewall rating (25 PSI) without rupturing. Again, Seamax is not to blame because the tire was not manufactured by them; they should simply find better tires.

Holland Salazar

| Feb 02, 2021