Short Term Storage Realities - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dapHBCM · 11-20-2020, 08:24 AM

Hey All,

First off - thank you to everyone who has given me input over the past few weeks. (And to everyone in general for all the awesome info on this forum.) I picked up a used 2020 PA14 and am trying to control the urge to drain my bank account on accessories!

I know for long term storage there are a number of concerns and preferred ways to store, but I am trying to determine what is considered OK in the short term.

How long can I keep a PA strapped in the bed of my truck, sitting upright, with a bed extender?

How about sitting on a couple crossbars, but upright to work on attachments/mountings/wiring?

I have to assume a day or two would be OK in these situations (unless its crazy hot out). Obviously, there is going to be some variation - just trying to get a feel. Often times when the SO and I do longer trips we start loading up days ahead of time.

Thanks again everyone!

Revoguys · 11-22-2020, 07:31 AM

Yea I would think a day or two would be fine. Look up on Hobie to see manufacturers recommended storing methods. I know long term I always stored mine upside down on a rack leveled.

deptrai · 11-22-2020, 07:58 AM

Don't know the answer, but upside down is much better than right side up.

Page 32 of the manual. https://media.hobie.com/digital_asse...al_2019_v3.pdf

FullFlavorPike · 11-22-2020, 03:56 PM

Upside down in the bed of your truck on a bed extender... I'd think basically forever.

My tandem oasis lives upside down on two sawhorses, resting on the strongest part of the gunwales.

dapHBCM · 11-22-2020, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

Upside down in the bed of your truck on a bed extender... I'd think basically forever.

My tandem oasis lives upside down on two sawhorses, resting on the strongest part of the gunwales.

Never thought of upside down in the truck - I store it upside down in my garage long term

JohnMckroidJr · 11-23-2020, 05:36 PM

Irrespective of rules, Mine have been stored right side up all the time. I put two sets of pool noodles under the recessed areas for added support during long idle periods. I have owned 3 PA14's over the last 6 years, live in hot SE Florida, and have yet to note any deformation that I believe will affect the performance of the kayak. During the spring when fishing is hot, The kayak lives on the bed of my Tacoma with the T-bar support. The kayak is never left strapped, except right before I head out for a trip. As soon as I arrive at the destination, unstrapping is the first order of business. Congrats on your new PA14!

11-20-2020, 08:24 AM	#1
dapHBCM Junior Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 23	Short Term Storage Realities Hey All, First off - thank you to everyone who has given me input over the past few weeks. (And to everyone in general for all the awesome info on this forum.) I picked up a used 2020 PA14 and am trying to control the urge to drain my bank account on accessories! I know for long term storage there are a number of concerns and preferred ways to store, but I am trying to determine what is considered OK in the short term. How long can I keep a PA strapped in the bed of my truck, sitting upright, with a bed extender? How about sitting on a couple crossbars, but upright to work on attachments/mountings/wiring? I have to assume a day or two would be OK in these situations (unless its crazy hot out). Obviously, there is going to be some variation - just trying to get a feel. Often times when the SO and I do longer trips we start loading up days ahead of time. Thanks again everyone!

11-22-2020, 07:31 AM	#2
Revoguys Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 60	Yea I would think a day or two would be fine. Look up on Hobie to see manufacturers recommended storing methods. I know long term I always stored mine upside down on a rack leveled.

11-22-2020, 07:58 AM	#3
deptrai Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 54	Don't know the answer, but upside down is much better than right side up. Page 32 of the manual. https://media.hobie.com/digital_asse...al_2019_v3.pdf

11-22-2020, 03:56 PM	#4
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	Upside down in the bed of your truck on a bed extender... I'd think basically forever. My tandem oasis lives upside down on two sawhorses, resting on the strongest part of the gunwales.

11-23-2020, 05:36 PM	#6
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Irrespective of rules, Mine have been stored right side up all the time. I put two sets of pool noodles under the recessed areas for added support during long idle periods. I have owned 3 PA14's over the last 6 years, live in hot SE Florida, and have yet to note any deformation that I believe will affect the performance of the kayak. During the spring when fishing is hot, The kayak lives on the bed of my Tacoma with the T-bar support. The kayak is never left strapped, except right before I head out for a trip. As soon as I arrive at the destination, unstrapping is the first order of business. Congrats on your new PA14!