Storing a PA - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 04-30-2014, 08:31 PM

When I first purchased my PA I thought I was going to be able to get away with just storing on the garage floor. Wellllllll, about a week later I got tired of moving it around so I decided to setup a hoist/winch system.

I purchased all of the parts at Home Deport, if I recall I paid under $100 for everything. None of the items that I purchased have a test load of less than 155lbs.

Dannowar · 04-30-2014, 08:39 PM

Man that is LEGIT

jorluivil · 04-30-2014, 08:43 PM

I forgot to add that I tested the load of each strap(bow & stern) with a spring scale. I setup the scale, lifted the kayak off the floor and the total weight measured roughly 60lbs per strap.

octico · 04-30-2014, 09:13 PM

Great job! With this warm weather I was wondering how I should store my Revo, thanks for the insight! You know its legit when Chucky is hanging from the rafters!

TJones · 05-01-2014, 01:03 PM

Or praying to Chuckie and the fishing Gods ? I had to let this one go , before another mr . Monk took notice . Congrats on new yak . And thanks for sharing your past experience with us . You have been the first to openenly admit what could go wrong when strapped or tethered to the yak upside down in surf . B e good JORGE .

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Cadillyak · 05-01-2014, 01:18 PM

Two 20$ movable work benches.

Dante · 05-02-2014, 07:08 AM

Hobie website gives recommendations for storing your kayak It is in the manual for the PA

http://static.hobiecat.com/digital_a...ual-140325.pdf

I keep mine on a raised twin bed frame about two feet off the ground. the frame has wheels I can roll it around the garage if I need to. I have plywood next to the wheels to keep the peddle, seat, bait tank to keep the weight down so the plastic does not deform. I roll it right next to my truck and slight it on to the truck bed.

Pocoloco · 05-02-2014, 08:13 AM

2 saw horses and 2 carpeted 2x6's. Slides right out of my truck onto the stand. no lifting and about 50 bucks and 30 minutes to build.

04-30-2014, 08:31 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	When I first purchased my PA I thought I was going to be able to get away with just storing on the garage floor. Wellllllll, about a week later I got tired of moving it around so I decided to setup a hoist/winch system. I purchased all of the parts at Home Deport, if I recall I paid under $100 for everything. None of the items that I purchased have a test load of less than 155lbs. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 04-30-2014 at 08:42 PM.

04-30-2014, 08:39 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Man that is LEGIT __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

04-30-2014, 08:43 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I forgot to add that I tested the load of each strap(bow & stern) with a spring scale. I setup the scale, lifted the kayak off the floor and the total weight measured roughly 60lbs per strap. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-01-2014, 01:03 PM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Storing it Or praying to Chuckie and the fishing Gods ? I had to let this one go , before another mr . Monk took notice . Congrats on new yak . And thanks for sharing your past experience with us . You have been the first to openenly admit what could go wrong when strapped or tethered to the yak upside down in surf . B e good JORGE . m

04-30-2014, 09:13 PM	#4
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Great job! With this warm weather I was wondering how I should store my Revo, thanks for the insight! You know its legit when Chucky is hanging from the rafters!

05-02-2014, 08:13 AM	#8
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	2 saw horses and 2 carpeted 2x6's. Slides right out of my truck onto the stand. no lifting and about 50 bucks and 30 minutes to build.