PA14 Storage hanger - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 09:06 AM

Ok, so I spend 5 hours yesterday pondering and up in my attic, where it was so hot that my glasses burned my face, trying to figured out how to support the heavy ass hull of the PA14.
Well I finally figured it out.
I couldn't take pics of how I was able to support it threw the drywall but here we go.

only had to use one 2x4 in the attic,
measured 12'9" apart from one hanger clip to the other
install cleets on the wall to the left and to the right
Had Deefeesha weld me custom hooks for the front and back of my kayak(anything welded you need that guy can do it!!)
then I put two more hooks on both sides of the kayak so once hoisted up in the air I can support the belly some with a ratchet-strap

If you want to see more pics of what went on in the attic let me know and I can get them to you.

These PA are very heavy and need to be supported with a stronger beam then most kayaks

maui jim · 07-23-2012, 10:09 AM

NICE....

Too bad you could not mount PA to directly lower onto roof of you car. Save yourself some early morning lifting..

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by maui jim

NICE....

Too bad you could not mount PA to directly lower onto roof of you car. Save yourself some early morning lifting..

I still have to figure an easier way how to lift it up in the air.
I am thinking maybe something like a crank you see on a boat trailer?
But it is a lot easier for me to mount it on my ladder rack on my truck then it was for me to hoist it up in the air

Deefeesha · 07-23-2012, 10:47 AM

Glad it worked out for yall.

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Deefeesha

Glad it worked out for yall.

Yeah the hooks fit perfect on there! I am glad I had you make the rear bigger!

StinkyMatt · 07-23-2012, 11:40 AM

It would be much, much easier if you got rid of that white clunker blocking your way. I mean, that thing just gets in your way

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I have an extra space in my garage you can use....just leave the keys(in case I have to move it or something)

07-23-2012, 04:39 PM

Very smart move. Although the PAs are hobie's cost top dollar,
their bottoms are made from soft plastics that deform
and desort with temp, time, and pressure.

Leaving your PA on the floor, or, even transporting it
on its bottom in your pick up will deform the PAs bottom.

Hobie is not alone. Other kayak makers do the same thing.
Soft bottoms means more profit for kayak manufacturers.

roadx · 07-23-2012, 05:21 PM

when i picked up my 12 there was a 14 that had it's back grab bar almost completely ripped off. i asked, what caused that??? they said " they stored the 14 in a hot garage and suspended it by it's grab bars" not recommended by hobie.

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roadx

when i picked up my 12 there was a 14 that had it's back grab bar almost completely ripped off. i asked, what caused that??? they said " they stored the 14 in a hot garage and suspended it by it's grab bars" not recommended by hobie.

When I was at iCast I talked to the hobie reps about my idea and they said the same thing to me but They said that my middle blue rachet strap i have running threw the side arms would help spread the weight out evenly. Also my garage doesnt get above 80 due to living in the san bernardino mountains.And if it does it is only way day every now and then. I guess I can hope and prey over time to see how it works.

roadx · 07-23-2012, 06:02 PM

keep an eye on it. sometimes you have to do what you have to do. i would think the more supports the better.

dorado50 · 07-23-2012, 06:06 PM

Block and tackle pully system....been around for centuries. You need more support for hull. Try a sling system with six inch wide straps...Quite an easy project actually...good luck

07-23-2012, 10:09 AM	#2
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	NICE.... Too bad you could not mount PA to directly lower onto roof of you car. Save yourself some early morning lifting.. __________________

07-23-2012, 11:40 AM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	It would be much, much easier if you got rid of that white clunker blocking your way. I mean, that thing just gets in your way. I have an extra space in my garage you can use....just leave the keys(in case I have to move it or something)

07-23-2012, 04:39 PM	#7
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Hobie would be proud... Very smart move. Although the PAs are hobie's cost top dollar, their bottoms are made from soft plastics that deform and desort with temp, time, and pressure. Leaving your PA on the floor, or, even transporting it on its bottom in your pick up will deform the PAs bottom. Hobie is not alone. Other kayak makers do the same thing. Soft bottoms means more profit for kayak manufacturers.

07-23-2012, 05:21 PM	#8
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	when i picked up my 12 there was a 14 that had it's back grab bar almost completely ripped off. i asked, what caused that??? they said " they stored the 14 in a hot garage and suspended it by it's grab bars" not recommended by hobie. __________________

07-23-2012, 06:02 PM	#10
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	keep an eye on it. sometimes you have to do what you have to do. i would think the more supports the better. __________________

07-23-2012, 10:47 AM	#4
Deefeesha Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: I.E. Posts: 179	Glad it worked out for yall.

07-23-2012, 06:06 PM	#11
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Block and tackle pully system....been around for centuries. You need more support for hull. Try a sling system with six inch wide straps...Quite an easy project actually...good luck