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

inbx3 · 04-30-2014, 03:54 PM

So I just picked up a PA12 and was wondering how you other PA owners store them. Upside down, on it's side, on the floor, on saddles? Had an Outback and that was upside down. Currently on a trailer but will probably get rid of the trailer 'cause I don't really need it. Already have a kayak rack due to also having a tandem but was wondering the best way. Thanks for any input.

Dannowar · 04-30-2014, 03:55 PM

PVC pipes with pool noodles around them

Raskal311 · 04-30-2014, 04:13 PM

Two big bags of perlite, similar to bean bag.

MissileTM · 04-30-2014, 04:36 PM

I have limited space in my garage so I store my PA 14 on it's side hanging from two straps connected to the wall and lift it about a foot off the floor with the bottom against a carpet attached to the wall. Works great and is out of the way.

Lipripper92592 · 04-30-2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raskal311

Two big bags of perlite, similar to bean bag.

SMART

inbx3 · 04-30-2014, 08:17 PM

So are the both of you laying your PA's right side up?

Dannowar · 04-30-2014, 09:20 PM

Right side up. The thing I like about the pool noodles is the even weight distribution. You don't get any areas that could potentially warp under its heavy weight.

jorluivil · 04-30-2014, 09:31 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, 09:39 PM

Man that is LEGIT

jorluivil · 04-30-2014, 09:43 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.

cell128 · 04-30-2014, 09:59 PM

Damn!!! You should install these as a sidejob! I would do it if you throw in The rod holders

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octico · 04-30-2014, 10:13 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, 02:03 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, 02:18 PM

Two 20$ movable work benches.

Dante · 05-02-2014, 08:08 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, 09:13 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, 03:54 PM	#1
inbx3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 144	Storing a PA So I just picked up a PA12 and was wondering how you other PA owners store them. Upside down, on it's side, on the floor, on saddles? Had an Outback and that was upside down. Currently on a trailer but will probably get rid of the trailer 'cause I don't really need it. Already have a kayak rack due to also having a tandem but was wondering the best way. Thanks for any input.

04-30-2014, 03:55 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	PVC pipes with pool noodles around them __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

04-30-2014, 04:13 PM	#3
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Two big bags of perlite, similar to bean bag. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

04-30-2014, 09:20 PM	#7
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Right side up. The thing I like about the pool noodles is the even weight distribution. You don't get any areas that could potentially warp under its heavy weight. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

04-30-2014, 09:31 PM	#8
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 09:42 PM.

04-30-2014, 04:36 PM	#4
MissileTM Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 90	I have limited space in my garage so I store my PA 14 on it's side hanging from two straps connected to the wall and lift it about a foot off the floor with the bottom against a carpet attached to the wall. Works great and is out of the way.

04-30-2014, 08:17 PM	#6
inbx3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 144	So are the both of you laying your PA's right side up?

04-30-2014, 09:39 PM	#9
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, 09:43 PM	#10
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

04-30-2014, 09:59 PM	#11
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Damn!!! You should install these as a sidejob! I would do it if you throw in The rod holders Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

04-30-2014, 10:13 PM	#12
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!

05-01-2014, 02:03 PM	#13
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

05-02-2014, 09:13 AM	#16
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.