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Title: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: mooch on December 20, 2009, 07:34:38 PM
Please post here / thank you!


Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: mooch on December 20, 2009, 07:35:57 PM
posted by snapperhead

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,21868.0.html
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: mooch on December 20, 2009, 08:31:42 PM
http://www.outdoorplay.com/store/productlist.asp?F=2&PDID=949&DID=951

http://www.anefforttorecoup.com/search.aspx?qt=kayak%20storage%20rack
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: mooch on December 20, 2009, 08:43:30 PM
*fishing rod storage*

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,7874.msg68586/topicseen.html#msg68586
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: mooch on December 21, 2009, 10:06:33 AM
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,18839.0.html
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: HamachiJohn on January 10, 2010, 09:16:18 PM
2 plastic storage shelves from Home Depot ($40 each).  I saw a lot of great ideas on the forum, but was too lazy decided on this quickie.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: JWR on February 10, 2010, 11:13:32 PM
3 Harken hoists.  2 in the garage and 1 in the shed.  All 4 point systems #7806.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: amphibian on February 11, 2010, 06:59:11 AM
Two hang from the garage ceiling and one sits on my white trash man trailer in the garage. You could find a little old lady in your neighborhood and tell her you will mow her lawn if you can store your yak in her garage. I'm thinking about digging some verticle holes in my yard and storing the kayaks like missles in silos. No more space issues. It would be pretty cheap to make three 16 foot deep concrete lined silos in my yard. I would have to have the steel silo doors to keep the tweekers off my yaks.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Tote on February 11, 2010, 08:15:01 AM
Six kayaks stored on the trailer. Easily rolled outside if I need the room to work inside.
I can lock the kayaks to the trailer and the trailer gets locked too if I keep it outside overnight.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Danglin on February 11, 2010, 08:29:41 AM
Amen Tote.....

  Amen...
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Tote on February 11, 2010, 09:05:31 AM
Your exact trailer was my inspiration Don. I saw it parked outside of CCK at the Spaghetti Factory one day and talked to the builder.
My only prob with the design was that the kayaks would sit too high to get it into my shop. Adapt, improvise, ovecome.
Title: Yak rack part 1
Post by: desertmoose on March 18, 2010, 09:24:05 AM
I store our WS Tsunami 154's hanging in the garage. To keep them from deforming in the heat, I made a plank cradle to support them.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2603.jpg)

The plank is made of a 1 by 2 frame with 2" polystyrene foam infill and 1/8 luan ply skins top and bottom (torsion box construction) the yak sits on urethane foam pads cut to match the contour of the bottom. The planks weigh around 8 to 10 pounds.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2604.jpg)

Here's the frame hanging from the rafters. No yaks, so we're out having fun. the frame is made from an old truck rack I had lying around.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2605.jpg)

here's the pulleys and cleats for the hoisting ropes.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2606.jpg)

There are two additional ropes (fixed length) on the back of the rack to hold it at an angle when lowered. This is to clear the block wall in the background
Title: yak rack part 2
Post by: desertmoose on March 18, 2010, 09:28:06 AM
Here's the planks in place

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2607.jpg)

here's how the planks hook to the racks (both this storage rack and the one on the truck) a 1/4" thick steel clamp plate and two nylock wing nuts. There are three clamps per plank, two along one edge of the plank, and one on the other edge

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2608.jpg)

here's the yaks strapped to the planks. I really don't need the straps in the garage, but hooking them up keeps them tidy. there are lasso's on the bow and stern, and three straps across each yak. The straps connect with quick release buckles

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2609.jpg)

Here's the strap snapped in place

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2610.jpg)
Title: yak rack part 3
Post by: desertmoose on March 18, 2010, 09:32:34 AM
 Stern lasso  The bow lasso is similar, except I ran out of quick release buckles, so the lasso is fixed. I slide the yak back a bit and slip the front lasso in place before hooking up the rest of the straps

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2611.jpg)

Here you can see the plank clamp and the strap connection. The straps and foam cradles fasten to 3/4" thick baltic birch ply crosspieces.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2612.jpg)

Note the safety chain (not hooked up yet) hanging between the yaks

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2613.jpg)

Here's the front safety chain hooked up. After hooking it up, I ease the load off the ropes. There are two safety chains at the other end of the rack, one on each side. This three point hanging keeps the rack from rolling to either side when the tension on the ropes is eased up.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2617.jpg)

I hope I don't get in trouble for doing this in three posts. Most forums I go to have a limit on how long they can be, so I've developed the habit of doing posting in chunks.

Sam
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Fish N' Chips on March 18, 2010, 10:58:12 AM
Thats a nice set-up.  I like the idea of the support boards.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: redwoodfox on May 05, 2010, 03:27:22 PM
Unfortanyly i live in a small apartment with no garage, so my yak is in the backyard on 2 saw horses wrapped in a large tarp burrito. Anyone got any good tips for outside storage?
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Benzo on June 09, 2010, 07:24:39 PM
Just picked up a T140 and still trying to figure out how to store it, but previous posts gave me plenty of ideas. Thanks guys for posting.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: The Nothing on June 10, 2010, 04:49:14 AM
I put together this thing down in my basement.  Don't have room for a hoist setup, or much other setup at all.  I can secure the kayak verticly as pictured, or swing out the arms and lay the kayak horizontally at a good working height. There is now a second set of support arms at ground level for the second kayak
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: exhibita on July 07, 2010, 11:06:13 AM
Doesn't everyone do it like this? :smt001

Being a single dad has it's advantages - one being if I want to work on my kayak in the living room - dammit, no one can tell me not to.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: exhibita on July 07, 2010, 11:11:29 AM
Actually - even though this is a terrible picture - I keep the new T-11 in my tiny single car garage ratchet strapped to the ceiling, with some pipe insulation padding.  It's tight, but I can get it up and down by myself, so it works for now.


Anthony
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: lucky13 on July 29, 2010, 09:33:24 PM
My kayaks are taking up too much space in my garage/workshop, so I built this...
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: CGN-38 on July 30, 2010, 08:58:43 PM
 :smt006

  Until recently. I kept my OB outside chained to supports under my residence, and covered with a silver sided tarp.  I checked on it one day in the middle of the day , very hot out and the hull was extremely hot to the touch!  I popped open the rear hatch, and after discovering  itshull temp was really hot I moved the hull inside.
   So now my Outback resides in my hallway.  I kinda forgot how big this hull is!  No more hull getting baked by sun now, (At least until the wife visits again  :smt003)


Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: The X Inn Keeper on July 30, 2010, 10:18:33 PM
The Trailer really helps for storage and can be taken out when other projects need tending to
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Fish Master1 on October 15, 2010, 01:51:01 PM
My prowler thirteen stays on my man van! The others here!
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: EWB on October 15, 2010, 03:36:16 PM
ahhhhh old whitey! still going strong! with some custom paint! made me smile to see her again!
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: KV on October 19, 2010, 09:16:55 PM
you guys w/ all your yaks, making me jealous  :smt006
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: mooch on October 22, 2010, 08:16:51 PM
IMO: this is the best way to store a yak (I used to work for a kayak shop)

Storing a kayak on it's side keeps the hull from "oil canning" and most importantly, keep it away from the sun - for long term storage.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Califbill on October 24, 2010, 08:46:19 PM
Rainy day and old ladders and play with the spool gun welder.  Make new rack for the yaks.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: [WR] on December 10, 2010, 03:45:19 PM
sorry no pics.

run a standard strap around both bow and stern stress points, invert boat. [deck down]

attach one leg of home made two leg pulley system to each end of boat. hoist to rafters of car port. tie off on cleats. 

word of warning; make sure you have ceilings at least 9 feet high!!
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Ryan (team_chancho) on August 14, 2011, 10:43:30 AM
My brother and I made this yesterday it took 3 pieces of wood and some plywood, for a grand total of $46.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: sackyak on August 16, 2011, 02:43:14 PM
like this
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: ravensblack on August 16, 2011, 07:48:42 PM
new cart I just finished. Pricey but sturdy and long lasting
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Jacksonp2008 on January 27, 2012, 06:17:23 PM
Excellent idea, I have been trying to figure out what to do.  Right now it's at the end of my garage/woodshop and really in the way.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Aroneus on January 29, 2012, 09:30:58 PM
We built a lift to get the OK Prowler down to the top of the Subaru from the 3rd story :). Easy set up, easy break down, and it's really quiet.

AWS
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: FishingAddict on February 01, 2012, 04:40:19 PM
Lucky13 custom built my rack based on my design.  I needed the bottom area clear for storage and decided use Malone J Storage racks up top. 
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: The Impractical Fishemen on February 02, 2012, 09:15:37 PM
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21871.0;attach=101369;image)

Cool paint job, I like it.  :smt023
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: smelly bass on August 04, 2012, 08:30:29 PM
just some pullys
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: CrawFish on August 04, 2012, 08:57:59 PM
Small apartment so standing on end on the back patio up against the upstairs balcony.
Fenced and locked with a cable.
No cover as its on the north side of the building and we don't see the sun much in a Humboldt summer.

 :smt003
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: sonoramike on September 15, 2012, 05:34:51 PM
Should Tupperware style hatches be left open to maintain a tight seal?
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: RacinRob on September 15, 2012, 05:44:46 PM
I leave them open on my Tarpon so it will dry out. Your lids are a little different than mine, but should be ok on or off I would think.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: sonoramike on September 15, 2012, 05:57:55 PM
I leave them open on my Tarpon so it will dry out. Your lids are a little different than mine, but should be ok on or off I would think.
Thanks rob I wanted to introduce my self at Adams seminar last week I was the one with my dad who was asking about the stainless swivels.i was gonna send you a pm about that setup but your name changes I couldn't find ya so you must be back to racin haha
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: WipEouT on November 13, 2012, 11:14:46 PM
Hmmm - just posted a DIY thread; then saw this thread.  Similar design as many others - but new to me  :smt003


(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww106/KMPerkins_album/7F264AEA-1275-4253-9483-DB43ACAA3B0C-13582-00000A1B4B3311FC.jpg)


(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww106/KMPerkins_album/20BE237A-C362-472C-9239-5A1E8D70F29F-13582-00000A1B432872C5.jpg?t=1352874891)
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: mdoka_matt on January 22, 2013, 02:13:10 PM
I recently had move from my "rural" home in the Soquel hills, into a traditional neighborhood in town.  With too little space in the garage and too much dog poop in the backyard, I decided to get a storage shed for my two kayaks.  I could not find a shed which fully met my needs, so I built one. 
18 ft long X 40 inched wide.  Its about two inches taller on one side in order to shed water.  Carriage bolts with steel backing on all hinges and hasps should make it pretty difficult to break into with without alerting the whole neighborhood. 
Im hoping to hire a talented artist to help me decorate it  :wink:
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: PISCEAN on January 23, 2013, 10:18:54 AM
Really nice Matt!
looks like a 6pack canvas to me. :smt007
I've been wanting to do larger works this summer :smt005.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: LilRiverMan on January 23, 2013, 10:43:20 AM
Dang Matt, that's nice. I've been thinking about shifting my storage from the garage to the side yard.  Do you have dawings or a materials list?
Title: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Mr.Matt on January 23, 2013, 11:13:45 AM
That's very impressive Matt! Looks great!


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Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: mdoka_matt on January 23, 2013, 12:23:32 PM
Really nice Matt!
looks like a 6pack canvas to me. :smt007
I've been wanting to do larger works this summer :smt005.

A Piscean Artworks peaice would be the perfect finishing touch!!!

Dang Matt, that's nice. I've been thinking about shifting my storage from the garage to the side yard.  Do you have dawings or a materials list?

Ill PM you some details...

That's very impressive Matt! Looks great!


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Thanks! its became a much bigger job than I anticipated, so its nice to hear some posative feedback.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: mdoka_matt on March 04, 2013, 08:57:19 AM
Finished the painting and trim work last weekend. I figure I could sleep in there if the ol ball and chain and I got in a tussle.  Although the verbiage would have to be changed from “I’m in the dog house” to “I’m in the Kayak Shed”…
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: phishphood on March 04, 2013, 09:22:47 AM
Looks sweet. But just making sure that it's never in the sun, because that looks an awful lot like an oven to me.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: PISCEAN on March 04, 2013, 09:50:42 AM
I was wondering where I had seen that color combo before, then it hit me.
It's a Bear Grylls kayak shed! :smt044

Nicely done!
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: mdoka_matt on March 04, 2013, 12:33:39 PM
I was wondering where I had seen that color combo before, then it hit me.
It's a Bear Grylls kayak shed! :smt044

Nicely done!

I though he only used sticks and palm fronds...
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: ReelKnots on March 12, 2013, 12:54:15 PM
 :smt003
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Hydrospider on January 10, 2014, 11:08:27 AM
 We moved from a home that had a garage that we had devoted to our paddling lifestyle-

(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af155/hydrospider/Reboot%20prodigal/PC010001_zps9ab1b0c2.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/hydrospider/media/Reboot%20prodigal/PC010001_zps9ab1b0c2.jpg.html)

to a home that had no garage.
It is going to be a while before we are able to have our boat barn built so we had to adapt. We decided to convert a room into a temporary paddling studio.
We used a boat and paddle rack system from a company called Talic and I thought that I would share how pleased we are that we used these products.
http://www.talic.com
The racks met all of the requirements that "She" had when we agreed to transform a room into the new lair.
It had to look nice and it would leave no trace when we eventually move the gear out.

(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af155/hydrospider/Reboot%20prodigal/P4120049.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/hydrospider/media/Reboot%20prodigal/P4120049.jpg.html)
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af155/hydrospider/Reboot%20prodigal/P4180021_zps3d19c856.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/hydrospider/media/Reboot%20prodigal/P4180021_zps3d19c856.jpg.html)

We are limited by boat length for now but that is understandable and temporary. There is another door that leads outside that isn't pictured. Its takes 2 of us to get the bigger boats out for loading but we plan accordingly.

 The other product that we purchased is their 18 paddle rack. At the right side of this photo.
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af155/hydrospider/Reboot%20prodigal/P6050008-1_zps82cf9297.jpg) (http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/hydrospider/media/Reboot%20prodigal/P6050008-1_zps82cf9297.jpg.html)

It has 18 slots for paddles but we only use every other slot since our paddles have varied degrees of feathering and need the space to hang.

We are extremely happy with the products from Talic and recommend them without reservation.
 :spiderman:
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Vanilla-Gorilla on January 10, 2014, 11:33:59 AM
Just have mine on the garage floor as of right now. I think next week I might build a stand so it's up off the ground.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Hydrospider on January 10, 2014, 01:04:17 PM
Van-Gor,
 Having a boat on the floor of the garage makes me nervous. Might be at risk for oil-canning.
If you can, put it on your cart or even better, cut some pool noodle into ~2 foot sections and space them out evenly on the floor and place your boat on those.

Here is a simple PVC rack that I have used for years and still gets a lot of use when I am working on boats.
Hope this helps.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Vanilla-Gorilla on January 10, 2014, 01:35:24 PM
What's the best way to store a boat? I thought sitting it in the floor was ok
What's oil canning?
Sorry for the newb questions but this is my first boat and I don't want to mess it up by not storing it properly
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: FishingForTheCure on January 10, 2014, 01:40:23 PM
dents in the hull that sometimes come out
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: bwodun on January 10, 2014, 01:42:10 PM
VG, the best way is on its side if you dont have a stand, oil canning is an indention on the bottom from sitting on a flat surface for an extended period of time or from being strapped to a rack in extreme heat. here is a link to the pvc stand that alot of us use, cameron

http://kayakfishinggear.com/kayakstandhowto.aspx
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Vanilla-Gorilla on January 10, 2014, 02:00:52 PM
I have a Kilroy and since it's a sit inside wouldn't storing it on the side be just as bad?
Wouldn't the stands also dent the hull over time?
Also how long does it take for oil canning to start? My yak has only been sitting for about a month, should I be concerned?
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: bwodun on January 10, 2014, 02:04:10 PM
Wouldn't the stands also dent the hull over time?
no, the straps are flexible and support the weight evenly, ive been storing my boats on them for many years and no trouble, even in high temps in the summer, cameron
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: FishingForTheCure on January 10, 2014, 02:25:01 PM
I have a Kilroy and since it's a sit inside wouldn't storing it on the side be just as bad?
Wouldn't the stands also dent the hull over time?
Also how long does it take for oil canning to start? My yak has only been sitting for about a month, should I be concerned?

I've had kayaks oil-can in just a few hours on top of a car during the summer.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Vanilla-Gorilla on January 10, 2014, 02:57:11 PM
I have a Kilroy and since it's a sit inside wouldn't storing it on the side be just as bad?
Wouldn't the stands also dent the hull over time?
Also how long does it take for oil canning to start? My yak has only been sitting for about a month, should I be concerned?

I've had kayaks oil-can in just a few hours on top of a car during the summer.

Is it because of the heat?

Man now I got to check it as soon as I get home
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: FishingForTheCure on January 10, 2014, 03:34:05 PM
Heat usually.  Combine heat with tie-down straps pulling a yak hard against small surfaces (such as a 1-1/4" dis load bar) & you have the makings of an oil-can.  Same could happen with saddles but a little less likely since they have greater surface area.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: bmb on January 10, 2014, 04:04:23 PM
I'd say store it upside down if you can if it's a sit inside.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Vanilla-Gorilla on January 10, 2014, 08:36:15 PM
VG, the best way is on its side if you dont have a stand, oil canning is an indention on the bottom from sitting on a flat surface for an extended period of time or from being strapped to a rack in extreme heat. here is a link to the pvc stand that alot of us use, cameron

http://kayakfishinggear.com/kayakstandhowto.aspx

Are those stands with the straps good for long term storage?
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Vanilla-Gorilla on January 10, 2014, 08:37:41 PM
I'd say store it upside down if you can if it's a sit inside.

I could but that would require me to remove my fish finder, transducer mount and everything else that's mounted on it
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: sonoramike on January 10, 2014, 08:46:35 PM
I built a PVC stand for my cuda if I can I'll post a pic tomorrow. When I first bought it I had it on blankets on the garage floor even with that the hull went flat. It was so distorted I noticed it when I was paddling. Since then it been on my okie stand. The Jackson's are thick but soft they will distort easy. My rack on my car will dent the side every time but once it cools off it pops right back to shape. Just get her up off the floor and if you haul on a roof rack don't over tighten. Just make sure you have bow and stern lines.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Vanilla-Gorilla on January 10, 2014, 09:01:13 PM
Sounds like most of the oil canning incidents have happened because of heat I'm hoping the cold weather will help mine not dent at least until I can build a stand
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: ghost71 on January 15, 2014, 11:00:33 AM
I've stored 2 kayaks for almost 10 years on a fence.  I installed two of the large bicycle hanging hooks into a fence pole and then hang them on their sides with straps.  I have them stacked on top of each other and it takes up very little room.  To keep off the sun I cover with a tarp. The spot I currently have them gets very little sun so I really don't need the tarp.  Hanging on the side is the best option and I've no problem with oil-canning.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Vanilla-Gorilla on January 16, 2014, 11:14:49 PM
Went down to headwaters and picked up a set of these on Tuesday now the Kilroy is up off the ground and I feel much better about it
I might still pad the bars a bit with some pool noodles
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: JB BigRig on February 01, 2014, 05:29:39 PM
I put a lift system in my garage to hang my Big Rid from the ceiling. Here are some picks.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: sonoramike on February 01, 2014, 05:33:33 PM

I put a lift system in my garage to hang my Big Rid from the ceiling. Here are some picks.
You need to use wider straps and move them more towards the center. If you hang it from the ends when it gets warm that thing will look like a banana
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: SkellyCa on January 21, 2015, 03:33:05 PM
I'm looking at thread to get idea of how to store my yak. I live in a mobile home. My small back yard is usually a garden. I have some room at the back of the driveway behind the charcoal grill, gas grill and smoker. Mostly it would be under the car port but a few feet would hang out the back.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: newfuturevintage on January 21, 2015, 03:41:00 PM
I'm looking at thread to get idea of how to store my yak. I live in a mobile home. My small back yard is usually a garden. I have some room at the back of the driveway behind the charcoal grill, gas grill and smoker. Mostly it would be under the car port but a few feet would hang out the back.

To keep those feet out of the sun, what I do us use the $50-$60 canoe/kayak bags available from an Ebay seller in Seattle.  I think the username is Anchoring. They sell them in 13, 16 and 18 foot lengths. Probably better than 90% sun-blocking, and reasonably water resistant.  Good for dew and light rains. During heavy rains, I need to drain the bags. Keeping them zipper down and partially unzipped helps.

I store mine on a rack I built out of 4x4s, 2x4s and EMT conduit covered in pool noodles.  Works well to reduce the footprint of the boats, and keep them off the ground.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: SkellyCa on January 22, 2015, 08:59:58 PM
Thank you. I do plan on building some kind of rack out of wood. I've been looking at pics to get ideas. I'll look into those bags
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: nocal15 on May 15, 2015, 10:06:53 AM
It's been a while since I've posted, actually it's been a while since I've been on my Hobie. I recently made a slight modification to my storage trolley. I have to admit, I can't wait to hit the water again.

Here's the way that I've been storing my Outback since 2010. It's a trolley I roll out of my garage, I place next to my vehicle and the lift the outback onto the roof of the car. When I'm done, I just reverse it.

I recently added a paddle board to the side, it still works just as fine. Hope it helps some of you.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: nocal15 on May 15, 2015, 10:09:50 AM
Forgot to mention, the body is not resting on the wood, I added 1.5" webbing in between to support it. I also used the bottom to store the drive, seat etc. the paddle board is supported by 1" webbing.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: WetBehindTheEars on May 15, 2015, 10:41:54 AM
I have a similar set up that I adopted after seeing someone else on here with a design that just made sense. I tweaked a few things but in a couple of hours I had everything cut and put together thanks to my father-in-law's help. Aside from the slightly "hefty" nature of it this thing is never going to break or get loose on me and I can move it right up to my tailgate slide it on, due to the larger diameter PVC piping on top (which totally saved my back/knees)
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: nocal15 on May 15, 2015, 05:51:13 PM
Nice set-up, one of these days I plan to box in the bottom just to prevent items from falling off.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Vulcan800 on May 16, 2015, 08:05:21 PM
Picked up a pully system at Walmart.  Not a bad set up.  Wife wouldn't let me put in the center of the garage so I could just drop it on the car.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Jude on May 17, 2015, 09:16:36 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/17/709f5acde06eebc0cd9862545c2b5d8c.jpg)
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Cpt.Hook'D on October 08, 2015, 06:53:52 PM
Did a little improvising over the weekend to get the yak off the ground. Bought three eye hooks from Home Depot and supported it with 3 tie downs. I hoist it up from the middle one (ratchet) and then secure the other two in place. They all have uniform pressure but are these tiedowns not wide enough to prevent oil canning? It doesn't get very hot where I live (SC) but I'm still slightly concerned. Any critiques and suggestions would be much appreciated! Sweet setups a lot of you guys have too! When I eventually upgrade, and this t120 becomes the ladies, I'll have to get more creative!
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Mienboy on October 08, 2015, 07:30:16 PM
work in progress ....
Build me one too since your building one
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: newfish on June 05, 2016, 03:38:52 PM
Underneath the deck
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Mojo Jojo on June 05, 2016, 07:09:50 PM
Trapped on the trailer during fishing season in a storage unit on the trailer in the not so fishing season. 
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: 57FISHY on June 21, 2016, 03:56:21 PM
Tired of the kayaks being piled up on each other taking up floor space so I built this "Yak Rack".  BTW these are not all mine.  I convinced some friends at work that they needed a kayak  :smt004

Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: SF_fisher on July 25, 2016, 12:14:21 PM
I recently picked up a Suspenz EZ Kayak Rack off Amazon for $60.  I mounted the bars this past weekend and absolutely LOVE it.  Super strong, really easy to mount, holds my Trident just fine, no BS.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008OO82WC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/Unchein/IMG_3082-1.jpg)
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Califbill on September 13, 2016, 09:49:38 AM
Mine is similar to the first picture on the thread.  But I had an old extension aluminum ladder that I cut up and welded together.  Hold two yaks, I store upside down.  But I have a welder, do art welding, and can weld aluminum.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Scurvy on January 29, 2017, 01:15:47 AM
http://www.outdoorplay.com/store/productlist.asp?F=2&PDID=949&DID=951

http://www.anefforttorecoup.com/search.aspx?qt=kayak%20storage%20rack

These links are dead. Too bad.


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Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Scurvy on January 30, 2017, 09:57:30 AM
Stern lasso  The bow lasso is similar, except I ran out of quick release buckles, so the lasso is fixed. I slide the yak back a bit and slip the front lasso in place before hooking up the rest of the straps

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2611.jpg)

Here you can see the plank clamp and the strap connection. The straps and foam cradles fasten to 3/4" thick baltic birch ply crosspieces.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2612.jpg)

Note the safety chain (not hooked up yet) hanging between the yaks

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2613.jpg)

Here's the front safety chain hooked up. After hooking it up, I ease the load off the ropes. There are two safety chains at the other end of the rack, one on each side. This three point hanging keeps the rack from rolling to either side when the tension on the ropes is eased up.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/desertmoose4/yak%20rack/IMG_2617.jpg)

I hope I don't get in trouble for doing this in three posts. Most forums I go to have a limit on how long they can be, so I've developed the habit of doing posting in chunks.

Sam
Sam, this is a great approach.  I really like the torsion box base board, there are lots of options with it.
http://www.outdoorplay.com/store/productlist.asp?F=2&PDID=949&DID=951

http://www.anefforttorecoup.com/search.aspx?qt=kayak%20storage%20rack

These links are dead. Too bad.


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Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Scurvy on January 30, 2017, 10:16:40 AM
I'd say store it upside down if you can if it's a sit inside.
As per the manufacturers, upside-down is the preferred position.

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Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: butlerfishing on March 16, 2017, 09:44:07 PM
Here is a few pics of the cart I built for my PA 14. I built the storage cart based on a YouTube video and tweaked the measurements for what I needed. I made the cart tall enough to where my tail gate is just slightly taller than the bottom of the boat while it is stored. This made for easy loading and unloading.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/ed6cd767a6b609f5c1c02930b4fe253d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/898dce2f8e7ec77e58bbf5207643314c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/101e469e9f1e8e6bb43cb691e9f2c045.jpg)


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Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Mojo Jojo on March 16, 2017, 09:48:42 PM
butlerfishing, why haven't we seen a few pictures of the pony in the hod rads post?? Or did I miss it??
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: butlerfishing on March 17, 2017, 07:36:46 AM
butlerfishing, why haven't we seen a few pictures of the pony in the hod rads post?? Or did I miss it??

Did not know there was a post for cars. I will find it and post a few pictures.


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Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Schills206 on April 10, 2017, 12:58:49 PM
Any issue leaving the Outback on its wheels with a soft pillow under the nose?

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Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Torino521 on August 26, 2017, 06:51:54 PM
Since I'm out of space in the garage I decided to store the kayaks on the side of the house which is only about 5 feet wide. I made this cart so I could load them up in the back yard and wheel them both down the side of the house.
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/craig70gt/20170709_162241.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/craig70gt/media/20170709_162241.jpg.html)
Then I made a little shelter for them to keep the sun off.
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/craig70gt/20170714_201622.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/craig70gt/media/20170714_201622.jpg.html)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/craig70gt/20170714_201556.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/craig70gt/media/20170714_201556.jpg.html)
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: jcat5150 on June 04, 2018, 04:33:16 AM
Dedicated 'yak garage/rec shed...
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: JamesDean on January 23, 2019, 10:32:23 PM
I've got one in the Kitchen, one in a guest bedroom, one beside my bed and building one in the garage....

Seriously in need of a shed...
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: dwong on March 07, 2019, 03:54:01 PM
JamesDean you can claim them as dependents on your taxes!
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: Malibu_Two on June 24, 2020, 04:46:37 PM
From bottom to top, TI, Scupper Pro, amas. Heaviest to lightest.
TI rests on its side on memory foam. Scupper and amas hang from Home Depot wall hooks.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: pmmpete on June 24, 2020, 05:46:47 PM
In a Garage Gator electric kayak hoist.  See https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=22180.0 for comments on the hoist.
Title: Re: How do you store your kayak(s) ?
Post by: LastLight on September 26, 2021, 03:41:06 PM
I too have a Garage Gator.  The older cable ones.  I have a small house.  No driveway or backyard.  Luckily, we have a high ceiling garage.