PA14 storage problem!
 

so im moving into an apartment soon and will habe a small one car garage that i need to park a car in and store my pa14. Wont have enough room to lay in flat on the ground. If i cant do a pulley system from the ceiling i was thinking of storing ir on its side with a ton of foam padding to support as much of the hull as possible. Anyone have this problem or any insight?

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On it's side shouldn't be an issue so long as its fully supported and its somewhat temp controlled...

Thays what i was thinking but just want some input from you guys maybe some has the same issue i do.. i might just have ro build a cradle or something

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not recommended
 

its not gonna matter how much foam you put under the side of the kayak. I dented the side of an outback laying it on its side in a hot garage. with a PA, the problem will be compounded because of its sheer weight and size. this technique is not recommended for any Hobie. you can confirm that with any dealer or the manufacturer. hanging with straps and pulleys would be a better option if clearance of vehicle roof top is not an issue. hope this information helps.

upright
 

A PA on it's side is no Bueno...especially in the heat of a So Cal garage in the summer.
If you have the space you can store your PA upright...
Most of the dealers and and the Hobie warehouse in Oceanside use this space saving method.

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Kayak on the floor. Car gets laid on it's side. Priorities... :D

Amazon is your friend - crank it up to the ceiling and park under it like I do.

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If im able to put the hoist system up i will but if not sounds like im fukd lol ill have to take measurements when i get a chance and hope i dont get shit for it from the manager lol

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Yeah no way it wpuld fit upright like that

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how much is this gonna run me?
 

:notworthy:

So cant hang from ceiling not allowed to drill holes in ceiling

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Looks like you’re parking on the street

This is my bigtuna14 in a super small garage jammed with an fj cruiser only cradled twice. 3 years like that not one problem I’m gonna get a pa14 eventually and it will be right below the Jackson same way maybe cradled 4 times.

Since you would have to secure this using the Beams in the ceiling, you will only need to make 4 holes. When it comes time to move, just throw some Spackle or drywall mud in the holes, and no one will notice.

Since you can't (aren't supposed to) drill holes in the ceiling how about building a free standing rack that would store your yak above the car but not need any holes drilled. Just throwing it out as an option. It would work if you have the clearance above your car for the hoist.

Can you run straps over top of the joists?

I think one of the renters rules is never ask a landlord if you can drill holes in their ceiling. This is something you just do, then patch it up when you leave.

That would work , if built right .

Theres no exposed beams its all drywall. Might ne able build a stand to get the yak above the cat a little bit as long as i can make it narrow enough amd stable

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