I'm going to give trot lining a try and needed to build a prop stick for my kayak to make that possible.
Bought parts at the local big hardware store (note: I already had PVC primer):
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3523_zpsncwl6ejv.jpg)
I bought a PVC cutter, much easier than a tubing cutter, but does not cut the ends "square".
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3528_zpscb9unupl.jpg)
Simple one handed, it ratchets a little at a time.
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3529_zpscxu9th4y.jpg)
The base. Also, I used "T" pieces for the base where it goes into the molded in rod holders, so I can still use the rod holders.
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3530_zps2ve1wzh5.jpg)
The ends that go into the molded in rod holders have an edge:
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3531_zps7h6b1mqd.jpg)
So I used some 220 grit sand paper with silicone instead of "paper".
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3532_zps1piw6yfx.jpg)
It rounds the edges of nicely.
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3533_zpsk7ebuhj1.jpg)
Getting there, but how far do I want it to stick out?
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3536_zpssibfe8t9.jpg)
I called MOC and asked the "Crab Whisperer", he suggested 18" from the edge of the kayak to the first upright.
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3538_zps2srmdw5b.jpg)
All completed.
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3539_zpsg6wm9cew.jpg)
For parts:
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/measurements_zps67oifdjo.jpg)
Shopping list:
1 = ten foot piece of 1 1/4"* Schedule 40 PVC
2 = 90ยบ elbows
4 = T
2 = End caps
Cut Pieces:
2 = 7.25"
2 = 4"
3 = 8"
1 = 18"
1 = 23ish* inch
*Your application will vary depending on your kayak.
Bought parts at the local big hardware store (note: I already had PVC primer):
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3523_zpsncwl6ejv.jpg)
I bought a PVC cutter, much easier than a tubing cutter, but does not cut the ends "square".
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3528_zpscb9unupl.jpg)
Simple one handed, it ratchets a little at a time.
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3529_zpscxu9th4y.jpg)
The base. Also, I used "T" pieces for the base where it goes into the molded in rod holders, so I can still use the rod holders.
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3530_zps2ve1wzh5.jpg)
The ends that go into the molded in rod holders have an edge:
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3531_zps7h6b1mqd.jpg)
So I used some 220 grit sand paper with silicone instead of "paper".
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3532_zps1piw6yfx.jpg)
It rounds the edges of nicely.
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3533_zpsk7ebuhj1.jpg)
Getting there, but how far do I want it to stick out?
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3536_zpssibfe8t9.jpg)
I called MOC and asked the "Crab Whisperer", he suggested 18" from the edge of the kayak to the first upright.
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3538_zps2srmdw5b.jpg)
All completed.
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/IMG_3539_zpsg6wm9cew.jpg)
For parts:
![](http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q755/Cowpokee/Kayak/Prop_Stick/measurements_zps67oifdjo.jpg)
Shopping list:
1 = ten foot piece of 1 1/4"* Schedule 40 PVC
2 = 90ยบ elbows
4 = T
2 = End caps
Cut Pieces:
2 = 7.25"
2 = 4"
3 = 8"
1 = 18"
1 = 23ish* inch
*Your application will vary depending on your kayak.
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