Kayak/SUP Rack Plans? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

goldenglory18 · 01-24-2019, 08:17 AM

Anyone have a good lead on plans for a wood kayak/SUP rack?

I'm considering pitching the idea to my landlord of redoing a small part of her property and installing a rack for a few boats/boards/bikes.

Thanks in advance...

- Kenny

Denis_Ruso · 01-24-2019, 09:36 AM

I would probably go down the route that most Marinas do. A simple tree style rack.

Design like this but home built or just find a cheaper one.
https://www.logkayakrack.com/product...-storage-rack/

Not sure where you live or where storage would be but a freestanding rack would just be asking for theft in Los Angeles. Would need to be pretty tucked into the complex or in a shed or something.

goldenglory18 · 01-24-2019, 01:41 PM

Yeah, a one sided free standing rack is what I was thinking. Done right I think it could look really nice and it would fit the motif of the back area.

The location is tucked away, and the only way someone would see it is if they were snooping behind the building. It does happen, so my thought would be to integrate a locking feature into it. At the minimum to deter anyone that is brazen enough to try and carry off an 80lbs boat. LOL

cris · 01-24-2019, 01:44 PM

Is it going to be in a covered location or exposed to the elements 24/7?

goldenglory18 · 01-24-2019, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cris

Is it going to be in a covered location or exposed to the elements 24/7?

Exposed, so I'd want to get some bags/covers to take the brunt of the UV damage.

01-24-2019, 08:17 AM	#1
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Kayak/SUP Rack Plans? Anyone have a good lead on plans for a wood kayak/SUP rack? I'm considering pitching the idea to my landlord of redoing a small part of her property and installing a rack for a few boats/boards/bikes. Thanks in advance... - Kenny

01-24-2019, 09:36 AM	#2
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	I would probably go down the route that most Marinas do. A simple tree style rack. Design like this but home built or just find a cheaper one. https://www.logkayakrack.com/product...-storage-rack/ Not sure where you live or where storage would be but a freestanding rack would just be asking for theft in Los Angeles. Would need to be pretty tucked into the complex or in a shed or something. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

01-24-2019, 01:41 PM	#3
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Yeah, a one sided free standing rack is what I was thinking. Done right I think it could look really nice and it would fit the motif of the back area. The location is tucked away, and the only way someone would see it is if they were snooping behind the building. It does happen, so my thought would be to integrate a locking feature into it. At the minimum to deter anyone that is brazen enough to try and carry off an 80lbs boat. LOL Last edited by goldenglory18; 01-24-2019 at 01:56 PM.

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01-24-2019, 01:44 PM	#4
cris Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 254	Is it going to be in a covered location or exposed to the elements 24/7?