Kayak stand

I use a cot.

1 1/4"is the right size in my opinion.  I experimented with 1" when I first decided to make a stand and realized immediately that it was just too flexible to do the job.  1 1/4" works great.  Mine is simply two rectangles, one slightly smaller than the other that are bolted together and fastened with wing nuts.  It folds flat for storage and unfolds easily.  I used 3 nylon webbing straps to form the "cradle".  The larger rectangle is 68" X 38".  The smaller one is just small enough to fit inside the larger one if layed flat.  It will fit in the bed of a pick-up or the back of my Subaru Outback.

Martin,

Do you have a pic of your pimpin / cleaning rack that you can share?

Antonio

I don't have any pictures of it but will try and take one next time I use it.

1 1/4"is the right size in my opinion.  I experimented with 1" when I first decided to make a stand and realized immediately that it was just too flexible to do the job.  1 1/4" works great.  Mine is simply two rectangles, one slightly smaller than the other that are bolted together and fastened with wing nuts.  It folds flat for storage and unfolds easily.  I used 3 nylon webbing straps to form the "cradle".  The larger rectangle is 68" X 38".  The smaller one is just small enough to fit inside the larger one if layed flat.  It will fit in the bed of a pick-up or the back of my Subaru Outback.

Martin,

Do you have a pic of your pimpin / cleaning rack that you can share?

Antonio

Here is a picture and detailed plans- have fun 
http://kayakfishinggear.com/kayakstandhowto.aspx

T.L.,Tim

Thanks Tim.  That looks just like mine except I added a center strap.

Tim,

Thanks for the information. Simple yet very useful.

Antonio

Antonio,
   Here's the stand with the yak on it, getting cleaned and prepared for GS.

Martin

Thanks Martin. I see that your stand is longer in appearance than the one on the website. Makes sense.