Kayak Storage
 

Hey guys,

I really need to get my kayak off of the garage floor.. as it is taking up a lot of space. Does anyone have any recommendations on some type of kayak storage hoist system?

I was taking a look at these, but wasn't to sure of the quality:

Kayak / Canoe Lift Hoist by RAD Sportz
http://tinyurl.com/yhewvlo

Cabela's Canoe/Kayak Storage Hoist System
http://tinyurl.com/yjbzad4

Thoughts? :)

Those both look ideal.. hopefully someone who has used them or something similar can weigh in..

Harbor freight tools sells a similar hoist system, but its made for bicycles, and so I am not sure if it has the weight capacity for a kayak (it was something around $10 or $15 though.. Or, they also sell pulleys etc seperately if you feel like being handy and rigging something up yourself.

My yak is sitting on the floor too right now, so I will be watching the comments on this one. I have put it on the wall on heavy duty large wall hooks from home depot. They come padded, I use them for surfboards as well.

Its always good to support the local shops and the people that bring you BWE as well... :cool:

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...storage/Detail

I second talking to the OEX guys! Drew at OEX/Oceanside helped me identify what works best for storing my kayak.

Kevin

I made one at the house that works good. Only problem is the kayak is never idle enough to be put away.:D:yt: :wsb::lobster:

Harbor Freight
 

I found this cool system at HF...it is in the sporting good section..$12.99 (need 2) or just by the pulleys, hooks, rope and clips...this way is cheaper

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...9799/99758.gif
Hoist deer, elk and other large game up to 440 lbs!

• Heavy duty gambrel and hoist system with steel rods and hooks
• 1/4" polypropylene rope

Rope length: 37 ft. 10"
Weight: 3.8 lbs.

I have a similar one that I forget where I got it from. I think from Rackkit in Kearney Mesa. They are kind of a pain, and the clearance is kind of poor due to the way you hook the strap up. I have an 8 foot finished ceiling, and I am 5'9" and the kayak hangs low enough to hit my head if I walk under it. The one from Harbor Freight is cheaper, but it is only good for 25lbs if I remember correctly, hence why I didnt get it. The one at OEX looks like it would hold it a little higher. Never saw that one before, and its a lot cheaper. If your ceiling is an open rafter style, it may work better for you.

My yaks are on PVC stands in the garage right now, but I am building a combo yak and surfboard storage rack in the near future.

I have been looking at these...http://www.suspenzkayakstorage.com/product/001

and these
http://www.booneoutdoor.com/kayak-hanger.html

and these
http://www.clavey.com/product_info.php?products_id=642

Cabelas has one that is similar, just search Seattle Sports Steel Kayak Hanger on their site.

I personally would stay away from ceiling racks, but thats just my opinion. If you have wall space, the wall is alot better option.

There is alot of info on the web to on building your own.

This looks cool.. but how would I attached this to the yak? Would I have to buy this plus some other hardware?

Thanks to everyone for the replies. :) I would go with a wall mount one, but I have a tandem car garage.. so its kind of a narrow garage.

BT:

I have the suspenz kayak holders and they work great. I bought the one with the stands. A little costly, but they are very well made and solid. The ability to adjust where the kayak is held and to store two or more kayaks is another advantage

Kevin

I wish I could say the same thing.. :)

I found a jet ski cart on craigslist that works great i can roll it to the truck for EZ loading and unloading....

I have a garage bay that is used for storage. I never open the door. The garage door rails make a perfect, out-of-the-way storage location for kayaks. Here are a couple photos.

Bob

I just took two quad pullies and anchored them into the ceiling. Make sure to space them right so that the yak balances correctly while hanging. I ran rope down to a couple of triple pullies. I clipped on a couple of those mountain climbing rope clips (The kind where one side folds in then snaps back into place) to the bottom of the pullies. Small block and tackle kinda set up.

I then took some old straps (belly straps for saddles actually) and clipped each end to the clips on the bottom of the pulley. Makes a nice little sling. Just pull the yak in the garage and put the straps around it. Clip the straps to the pulley and hoist the yak up to the ceiling and tie rope off to kleet on the wall. I can pull the yak close enough to the ceiling that I can crush the seat if its still on the yak.

My garage ceiling is 10 foot and I walk under the yak with a few feet of clearance.

I screwed 2 bicykle hooks ($2.50 @ Lowes) into the wall. Make sure they are spaced evenly apart. I run a strap over each hook and around the yak and then hoist it up. The yak is flush to the wall, off the floor and at a level if I need to work on it.