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Rocketfish
06-30-2016, 03:49 PM
I want to store my Outback upside down as recommended by the manual and was thinking of buying a couple of these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/Foldable-Sawhorse-60710.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiMTU2OTg1NjciLCJza3Ui OiI2MDcxMCIsImlzIjoiOS45OSIsInByb2R1Y3RfaWQi%0D%0A OiI5OTgyIn0%3D%0D%0A&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2616b&utm_source=1021&cid=mEmail_s1021_c2616b
For you DIYers out there. How could I make this work for the 30 or so inch wide hull of the Outback? I'm sure there is an easy way to widen this.
kirkdavis
06-30-2016, 06:51 PM
I bought a pair of Husky brand real similar to that ans used big zip ties to attach a board to the top. you could probably run deckscrews into the top also. I happened to have a board with carpet on it that I had used for kiddie protection around my fireplace hearth and it works great.
acorad
06-30-2016, 08:05 PM
I'd just get these, they adjust to a suitable width:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-Adjustable-Sawhorse-2-Pack-STST60626/203799620?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D25T-Tools%7c&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhtO7BRCtwuO9gfTH-fQBEiQAdJ8FY2TeW1PrDC3Ex-l4Ci2cU6RyKSyb-UAv3R_rMLwIZL4aAlw-8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
And then as a bonus you'd have adjustable sawhorses for projects and stuff.
Andy
sharjak
07-01-2016, 06:21 AM
I'd just get these, they adjust to a suitable width:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-Adjustable-Sawhorse-2-Pack-STST60626/203799620?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D25T-Tools%7c&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhtO7BRCtwuO9gfTH-fQBEiQAdJ8FY2TeW1PrDC3Ex-l4Ci2cU6RyKSyb-UAv3R_rMLwIZL4aAlw-8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
And then as a bonus you'd have adjustable sawhorses for projects and stuff.
Andy
X2
I use the same ones for my Revo:cool:
PescadorPete
07-01-2016, 08:57 AM
I made up a set using brackets and lumber from Home Depot. These don't fold up so if you need that, it won't work for you. Pretty inexpensive and you can make them any size you want.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/kayak_rack.jpg
Rocketfish
07-01-2016, 10:00 AM
Thanks for the suggestions guys. As much as I'd love the expandable HD versions, they cost $60 for the pair. These harbor freight ones have a coupon for $9.99 each. I am thinking along the lines of maybe using a thick pvc and cutting it in half longitudinally. that could rest on top of the sawhorses maybe.
I wonder if it's ok to support the yak closer to each end where it is narrower. You think? or will the boat sag?
Darrell
07-01-2016, 10:53 AM
I used the husky sawhorses and covered with carpet which helps sliding it off and on. I lined up the saw horses under my scupper holes then secured both saw horses with 2x4's in each side because they kept sliding around and moving out of place when i was unloading. Now i just back my truck up to the sawhorse and slide the kayak out of my truckbed onto them. Much more stable as a single unit now19555
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