I was inspired by this post and after a short trip to home depot i made this:
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I just picked up a hobie outback and looking for the best way to store it.
I would love to be able to store right side up, especially while I work on getting it rigged up.
Would it be ok to store right side up with a pvc stand with the web strapping across to support the hull? I figure if I have enough sag in the straps, it would support the entire hull including the sides.
I was also thinking of something with the large round pool noodles running along the channels underneath. It seams pretty strong there and no weight would be on the center portion or outside areas of the hull.2013 PRO ANGLER 12
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Pro Angler Storage: I bought the cradles from Hobie and mounted them on 4x4 post under my deck at the recommended spacing and it works great. Using for 2 yrs now no problems. Just slide the kayak on and off.
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I have two to store- the Outback is the widest so I think I will make the rack that allows two to be stored in one rack- I have the garage hoist system that allows you to store the Kayak in the overhead by hoisting it up- I use my Daughter's old plastic toy wagon as my rigging setup- I use a cradle i made that sits down inside the wagon to make it solid and hold the yak secure- that way I can pull the yak around and since it is on wheels it is easy to move"Lady Luck" 2016 Red Hibiscus Hobie Outback, Lowrance Hook2-7TS
2018 Seagrass Green Hobie Compass, Humminbird 798 ci HD SI
"Wet Dream" 2011 yellow Ocean Prowler 13
Charter member of Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club
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Originally posted by CAGE RATTLER View PostI just picked up a hobie outback and looking for the best way to store it.
I would love to be able to store right side up, especially while I work on getting it rigged up.
Would it be ok to store right side up with a pvc stand with the web strapping across to support the hull? I figure if I have enough sag in the straps, it would support the entire hull including the sides.
I was also thinking of something with the large round pool noodles running along the channels underneath. It seams pretty strong there and no weight would be on the center portion or outside areas of the hull.
I was going to go the pvc route but I had a bunch of boards left over from an old project so I went with wood. I too wanted the kayak to sit right side up so I could work on it but I also wanted it to lay on its side to take the weight off of the hull. I came up with a pivoting solution. The wood also allowed me to easily attach wheels to it and add a storage shelf for gear.
<MIKE>
Sunrise Ocean Kayak Trident 13 Angler
Yellow Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 Angler
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Thanks for the kind words. My dad taught me everything I know about working in the garage. He also helped me get into Kayak Fishing when he gave me the OK13 for my birthday this year. I've been reading this forum ever since trying to learn as much as I can. Everyone here has great ideas, reports, and tips.<MIKE>
Sunrise Ocean Kayak Trident 13 Angler
Yellow Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 Angler
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4 small pulleys, 1 double pulley, 3 ceiling hooks, 1 rope cleat and 50" rope and 2 straps for the yak. Pull all of them to the ceiling"If you can't have fun doing it, it ain't worth doing." ... or you're just doing it wrong.
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