Garage Kayak Racks? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 02-23-2009, 02:39 PM

Any of you kayak fisherman have any pics, or plans for a narrow kayak holder, for about 6 or 7 kayaks, surfboard. I have to make room in my garage, the new roommate is accumulating more stuff than I have, which seems impossible.

I currently just use a wood kayak rack that used to sit in the back of my old truck. Very inefficient use of space in my garage.

Thanks,

chris

eddier68 · 02-23-2009, 02:56 PM

Chris,

I got this from PN, thinking of making something similar. Hope this helps!

EDDIE

erinoo · 02-23-2009, 05:06 PM

Hey Chris,

This may not be what your looking for...Eric

dsafety · 02-23-2009, 10:19 PM

Six or seven kayaks? When do you find the time to use them all? I have two but only use one of them, (the Hobie Revo). The other is a silky smooth paddle kayak by Necky called a Dolphin. I love them both but have been spoiled by using the Hobie so the other sits on the rack most of the time.

For the record, I store my kayaks on the metal runners of one of my garage doors that is never opened, (too much stuff in that space to park a car.)

I sounds to me that rather than building some amazing storage structure, you should think about posting some of your castoffs on Craig's list.

Bob

Holy Mackerel · 02-24-2009, 07:34 AM

Eddie, I had something like that in mind. I'll check Pnavy.

Erinoo, are those surf racks?

Bob, I can't sell them, you never know when I might take up kayaking again.

j/k some are surf, tandem, short, long. I just checked my inventory, I am down to 5, already sold a couple.

chris

eddier68 · 02-24-2009, 08:15 AM

Chris,

I use the same racks as Erinoo , very cheap at Home Depot.

skatino · 02-26-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddier68

Chris,

I got this from PN, thinking of making something similar. Hope this helps!

EDDIE

Hey, thats my garage!

KayakFishingMagazine · 03-07-2009, 09:28 AM

I really like that setup

Mr Mugu · 03-07-2009, 11:25 PM

Thinkin you need something motorized to get 'em all up and outta the way Chris.
Remembered that Thresher(Frank) rigged this thing up awhile back. Also a harbor freight item.

http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/h...Picture067.flv

someday I'll learn how to embed these things!

Brad Wells · 02-27-2009, 07:50 PM

Chris, I put 4 eye bolts into the ceiling joists( 2 in each joist about 6' from front to back and about 3' apart) then hang each kayaks from truck straps, one under the other. I have three hanging and can stil walk under them. my wife parks her harley under them. If you would like a picture let me know. Brad.

02-23-2009, 02:39 PM	#1
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Garage Kayak Racks? Any of you kayak fisherman have any pics, or plans for a narrow kayak holder, for about 6 or 7 kayaks, surfboard. I have to make room in my garage, the new roommate is accumulating more stuff than I have, which seems impossible. I currently just use a wood kayak rack that used to sit in the back of my old truck. Very inefficient use of space in my garage. Thanks, chris

02-23-2009, 10:19 PM	#4
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Six or seven kayaks? When do you find the time to use them all? I have two but only use one of them, (the Hobie Revo). The other is a silky smooth paddle kayak by Necky called a Dolphin. I love them both but have been spoiled by using the Hobie so the other sits on the rack most of the time. For the record, I store my kayaks on the metal runners of one of my garage doors that is never opened, (too much stuff in that space to park a car.) I sounds to me that rather than building some amazing storage structure, you should think about posting some of your castoffs on Craig's list. Bob

02-24-2009, 07:34 AM	#5
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Eddie, I had something like that in mind. I'll check Pnavy. Erinoo, are those surf racks? Bob, I can't sell them, you never know when I might take up kayaking again. j/k some are surf, tandem, short, long. I just checked my inventory, I am down to 5, already sold a couple. chris

03-07-2009, 09:28 AM	#8
KayakFishingMagazine Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	I really like that setup

03-07-2009, 11:25 PM	#9
Mr Mugu Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malibu Posts: 48	Thinkin you need something motorized to get 'em all up and outta the way Chris. Remembered that Thresher(Frank) rigged this thing up awhile back. Also a harbor freight item. http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/h...Picture067.flv someday I'll learn how to embed these things!

02-27-2009, 07:50 PM	#10
Brad Wells Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 27	Chris, I put 4 eye bolts into the ceiling joists( 2 in each joist about 6' from front to back and about 3' apart) then hang each kayaks from truck straps, one under the other. I have three hanging and can stil walk under them. my wife parks her harley under them. If you would like a picture let me know. Brad.