Thoughts on this kayak storage method?

Those Suspenz racks look pretty sweet, but they sure ain't cheap.

Anyone out there tried this DIY wood rack? Looks like a clean and simple design, but not sure how it would handle a couple heavy sit on top yaks?

http://www.atterberry.net/funstuff/homemade-kayak-storage-rack/

I think it would work, but not sure how that will help you in a 1 car garage - how tight is this garage and what type of car you storing in it?  Or would you do it in the backyard/side yard?

Btw, I've used the hanging wall straps before.  They worked fine but it was a pain loading the yaks onto the wall solo.  Also, the plastic clips on mine broke once and my kayak came crashing down. I stopped using those and use the malone J mounts for the wall now, with everything else stored on my trailer.  Not sure if an outback would fit the malone wall mounts though.

Thanks for the heads up about the wall straps. They do seem like they could be a pain in the ass to use...

The wood racks I linked to would be a big improvement over the 4 foot wide sawhorses that current hold my Outback. We won't be parking any cars in the new garage, just need to keep plenty of room for all my other toys (surfboards, bikes, windsurfer, etc). Those wood racks would only stick out about 2 feet from the wall, which should be fine. And I like how the yak is supported by a strap instead of a hard surface. I think I'll just hard mount them to the walls instead of making that rolling contraption....

I like the ladder hooks 

I just made a couple pairs of sweet racks from 1" EMT pipe. I used a pipe bender to bend them and then slipped pool noodles over them. I drilled holes through the part that attaches to the studs. I actually used them in my shed, but you could do the same in your garage. I was inspired by Krusty's post (thanx for that) but after looking at the ladder racks, I wanted hooks that came out further. that's when I got the idea to bend my own. I also have an A.I. and I wanted to accommodate the amas and mast also. I have two revos (with the amas and mast) on the racks above and the A.I. sits on the floor below. Three boats store in a pretty small area and anyone cam be removed with a minimum of effort. I love the set up.

I use $6 ladder hooks from Home Depot. Inexpensive, easy to find, and easy to install.



http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Heavy-Duty-Padded-Arm-Hanger-18042/202305548

I used longer 3" screws for installation just for peace of mind. I wanted extra cushion for my kayak, so I replaced the thin foam padding with sections of pool noodle, which slips right on. The ladder hooks are long enough that the kayaks actually rest on the pool noodles, and lean back against the wall. So there is no need to strap them down. Stored on their side, there is no hull warping even after a few seasons.

That looks like a great idea, Tim!!!
Like Ben said, it's a real pain to clip the straps by myself...

Those are what I use and they're great. I added an eye bolt to the bottom and swapped out the very top screw for a washer and eye screw and its perfect for attaching straps. Really a simple, clean, cheap storage solution.

I use Malone J Dock Racks.  They are solid. I've been using them over 4 years.

http://www.amazon.com/Malone-J-Dock-Hybrid-Garage-Storage/dp/B000SXN90M

Hello all. I just purchased my first hobie outback a month ago. Loved it!! I was looking at how to store the kayak in the garage instead of the hallway. I found this pulley system from Dicks Sporting for 30 bucks. So far its working great.

Question is, will this be okay to store it without fear of warping?

Hello all. I just purchased my first hobie outback a month ago. Loved it!! I was looking at how to store the kayak in the garage instead of the hallway. I found this pulley system from Dicks Sporting for 30 bucks. So far its working great.

Question is, will this be okay to store it without fear of warping?
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Not if you live in a hot climate and your garage isn't air-conditioned.

well I live in a hot climate since Fresno isn't exactly cold.

From hobie manual, "storing your boat upside down on crossbars or hanging from wide strapping are two other ways to keep the boat stored"

I guess if I flipped it upside down, it would be okay?

just curious why upside down? stronger?

well I live in a hot climate since Fresno isn't exactly cold.

From hobie manual, "storing your boat upside down on crossbars or hanging from wide strapping are two other ways to keep the boat stored"

I guess if I flipped it upside down, it would be okay?

just curious why upside down? stronger?

I have a hot garage as well and would love to hear an answer to this

The theory is the plastic on the upper part of the kayak is thicker so it's less likely to warp.if your going that way I'd try to find a way to run two plastic pipes around 4-5" under the kayak so it has some support,almost like a kayak cradle

Since I try to take the kayak out every weekend, it doesn't hang for a long extended time. Over the winter, it just depends on weather but winter time its cold in the garage anyways so heat isn't a factor.

thanks mienboy, it does make sense that the top haul is stronger. Might have to think of a way to create a cradle and use the pulley system to pull it up.

well I live in a hot climate since Fresno isn't exactly cold.

From hobie manual, "storing your boat upside down on crossbars or hanging from wide strapping are two other ways to keep the boat stored"

I guess if I flipped it upside down, it would be okay?

just curious why upside down? stronger?

I have a hot garage as well and would love to hear an answer to this

 I based my earlier comment about hot garage on the damage inflicted on a Hobie stored hanging by the HANDLES, not on straps.  That was in a year-round hot climate.