Homemade Kayak Rack - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

LSmoot · 09-07-2015, 03:55 PM

I took the concept from here:
http://www.kayakfishingmagazine.net/...yak-stand.html

This took about 1/2 hour to make once I purchased all the parts. Cost about $50 for parts. Was worth it because my kayak was being stored on its wheels, which isn't ideal. Fun Labor Day project. It stands about 26" high, and is about 27" wide. My kayak is 29" wide.

Geno Machino · 09-07-2015, 04:11 PM

Got the materials to do the same. Just to damn hot outside to put it together.

eDUBz · 09-07-2015, 08:30 PM

Nice rack. Hers is what I use, works perfect its adjustable and folds up for easy storage.
http://www.harborfreight.com/200-lb-...and-38778.html

octico · 09-08-2015, 07:39 AM

I made one of those, at some point the straps will fail. Hobies are pretty heavy

LSmoot · 09-08-2015, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by octico

I made one of those, at some point the straps will fail. Hobies are pretty heavy

I have a Quest, which is 60lbs - the lightest by far of all Hobie fishing kayaks. I can see it potentially failing if it were a PA, but if I had a PA I would simply get stronger straps.

PescadorPete · 09-08-2015, 03:34 PM

I prefer to store my kayaks upside down. The gunwales are much stronger than the hull bottom.

Couple of set of sawhorse joints and some 2x4s. They stack out of the way pretty easily and don't take up too much room.

09-07-2015, 08:30 PM	#3
eDUBz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 149	Nice rack. Hers is what I use, works perfect its adjustable and folds up for easy storage. http://www.harborfreight.com/200-lb-...and-38778.html __________________

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09-07-2015, 04:11 PM	#2
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	Got the materials to do the same. Just to damn hot outside to put it together.

09-08-2015, 07:39 AM	#4
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	I made one of those, at some point the straps will fail. Hobies are pretty heavy

09-08-2015, 03:34 PM	#6
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	I prefer to store my kayaks upside down. The gunwales are much stronger than the hull bottom. Couple of set of sawhorse joints and some 2x4s. They stack out of the way pretty easily and don't take up too much room.