The design is solid. the cart is well made and sturdy. You can tell that the construction is good quality, and the price was superb. It can disassemble to a smaller size, which is nice. I ended up returning this item after purchasing it - once I discovered the size and bulk; it was just too much for my purposes. Although I could disassemble it, I did not have sufficient space below the deck of my kayak to store it. Also, I was a bit surprised by the weight when it arrived. Most of the weight is in the wheels (the gray portion). I did consider modifying the card - cutting down the aluminum to make it a little smaller and less wide. This would have been possible, but I couldn't figure out how to lighten up the wheels. If you don't mind the weight, and you have a place to store this cart while underway, I would actually highly recommend the cart. It is very well made for a GREAT price.