Wilderness Systems
Tarpon 120
Carting this boat means moving 29.3 kg (64.5 lb) before you add a single item of gear.
Rigged weight
29.3 kg
(64.5 lb)
Hull-only weight
29.3 kg
The spec-sheet figure. We never plan with it.
Beam
78.7 cm
(31 in)
Cart policy for this hull
Either cart type is reasonable
Moderate weight and a forgiving hull. Most cart types work; a bunk cart handles the shallow-V better than flat pads.
Hull shape and cart contact
Shallow-V
A rounded or V-shaped bottom touches a flat pad along a narrow strip near the keel, so the boat wants to roll. A contoured bunk or V-cradle removes that problem; a flat platform leaves the strap doing the work.
Match this hull to a cartSpecifications
- Length
- 373.4 cm (12' 3")
- Beam
- 78.7 cm (31 in)
- Rigged weight
- 29.3 kg (64.5 lb) Multiple reports— evidence level: Three or more independent owners, in separate public sources, describe the same outcome. Sources are listed on the record.
- Hull-only weight
- 29.3 kg (64.5 lb)
- Hull shape
- Shallow-V
- Payload capacity
- 158.8 kg (350 lb)
- Drive
- Paddle
- Rudder
- No
- Transducer shield
- No
- Model years
- 2023–2026
Excludes seat, drive and fittings. Not a planning figure.
The boat's own load rating on the water — not a cart figure.
Scupper data
- Has scuppers
- Yes
- Scupper diameter
- Not published
- Scupper spacing
- Not published
- Structurally reinforced
- Unknown — never assume yes
Not published by Wilderness Systems. Scupper carts are commonly used on Tarpons by owners, but we have no manufacturer confirmation that the holes are load-bearing.
Carts assessed against this kayak
Evaluated on hard-packed ground with no gear aboard. That is a generous baseline — add a loaded tackle crate and a battery in the finder and the picture changes.
- Recommended
YakAttack
TowNStow Bunkster
29.3 kg against a 91 kg planning capacity — 32%, comfortable.
- Recommended
Wheeleez
Kayak Cart Beach
29.3 kg against a 80 kg planning capacity — 37%, comfortable.
- Recommended
Wheeleez
Kayak Cart Mini
29.3 kg against a 55 kg planning capacity — 53%, comfortable.
- Recommended
29.3 kg against a 159 kg planning capacity — 18%, comfortable.
- Recommended
Wilderness Systems
Heavy Duty Kayak Cart
29.3 kg against a 181 kg planning capacity — 16%, comfortable.
- This margin is calculated against 181 kg (400 lb), the lowest of several conflicting published figures. Confirm the rating printed on the cart you actually buy.
- Recommended
Bonnlo
KC270 Kayak Cart
29.3 kg against a 204 kg planning capacity — 14%, comfortable.
- Not enough data
Railblaza
C-Tug
Load margin cannot be calculated — see the cart record.
- Published capacity for the Railblaza C-Tug is contradictory, so we will not compute a load margin from a number we do not trust.
Sources (2)
- REI Tarpon 120 technical specifications — checked 2026-08-17
- Aggregated dealer specifications — checked 2026-08-17