YakAttack Launching Wheels & Boat Dollies

YakAttack TowNStow BarCart: The Smarter Way to Launch Your Kayak

Getting a heavy fishing kayak from the parking lot to the water's edge is one of the most underrated challenges in paddlesport. YakAttack — the brand built from a garage in rural central Virginia and grown into one of kayak fishing's most trusted names — tackled this problem head-on with their TowNStow BarCart, their flagship entry in the Launching Wheels & Boat Dollies category.

Where most kayak carts are afterthoughts, the TowNStow BarCart is clearly the result of deliberate, angler-first engineering. It's designed not just to move a kayak, but to handle the full spectrum of conditions that real-world paddlers encounter — from smooth concrete boat ramps to rough, unpaved trail access points.

Universal Compatibility Across Hull Shapes

One of the BarCart's standout strengths is its broad compatibility. It fits a wide range of hull shapes with dual crossbar and bunk-style configurations to support flat, pontoon, or V-shaped bottoms for kayaks, SUPs, and canoes. The bunk bars can be configured in two orientations: the bunks can be positioned either inline with the hull, or turned 90 degrees for a perpendicular fit under the hull, and in this configuration, the bars can be locked into 6 different positions, depending on your boat's width and the shape of its hull. This makes the BarCart one of the most versatile dollies on the market, especially for paddlers running wide-bodied fishing kayaks or deep-channeled hulls.

Built Tough, Designed to Collapse

It carries up to 450 lbs on hard surfaces with durable anodized aluminum, stainless hardware, and rugged 12" BeadLoc wheels that collapse for easy storage inside hulls. That fold-flat design is a game-changer for kayak anglers — once you've launched, the cart stows neatly inside the cockpit or hull, keeping it off the shoreline and ready for the return trip.

Quick-release wheels, a folding chassis, and a smart bunk bar system enable fast, tool-free setup and takedown, eliminating small parts and hassle at the launch. For anglers who are already juggling rods, tackle, and paddle gear at the water's edge, that simplicity is genuinely valuable.

The Right Wheel for Every Launch Surface

YakAttack gives thoughtful attention to terrain. The BeadLoc wheel features rubber tread designed for use on hardpacked surfaces, working great on boat ramps and firm-packed trails and access points. For coastal anglers, sand can be challenging, and having the right sand tires on a kayak cart can make a huge difference in the overall fishing experience. YakAttack addresses this by offering wheel options suited to different terrain types, so you're not locked into one setup.

Secure, Flexible Tie-Down System

Keeping your kayak locked safely to the cart during transport is equally well-considered. Strap loops integrated into the wheel hubs work great for kayaks that are wider than the wheelbase of the cart, and a centralized tie-down point located at the center of the axle is great when transporting narrow watercrafts. For grip on the hull, the BarCart includes four positionable rubber bumpers — and for long-term durability, YakAttack opted for snap-on rubber bumpers instead of standard foam.

Whether you're a weekend paddler or a tournament-level kayak angler, the YakAttack TowNStow BarCart brings the same problem-solving philosophy that defines the brand to one of the most practical challenges on the water. Explore the full YakAttack lineup or browse all Launching Wheels & Boat Dollies to find the right solution for your launch.