PA14 Storage hanger - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roadx · 07-23-2012, 04:21 PM

when i picked up my 12 there was a 14 that had it's back grab bar almost completely ripped off. i asked, what caused that??? they said " they stored the 14 in a hot garage and suspended it by it's grab bars" not recommended by hobie.

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadx

when i picked up my 12 there was a 14 that had it's back grab bar almost completely ripped off. i asked, what caused that??? they said " they stored the 14 in a hot garage and suspended it by it's grab bars" not recommended by hobie.

When I was at iCast I talked to the hobie reps about my idea and they said the same thing to me but They said that my middle blue rachet strap i have running threw the side arms would help spread the weight out evenly. Also my garage doesnt get above 80 due to living in the san bernardino mountains.And if it does it is only way day every now and then. I guess I can hope and prey over time to see how it works.

roadx · 07-23-2012, 05:02 PM

keep an eye on it. sometimes you have to do what you have to do. i would think the more supports the better.

dorado50 · 07-23-2012, 05:06 PM

Block and tackle pully system....been around for centuries. You need more support for hull. Try a sling system with six inch wide straps...Quite an easy project actually...good luck

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorado50

Block and tackle pully system

where can I find this?

T-Rex · 07-23-2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakin

where can I find this?

West Marine sells a nice 6:1 Harken lift system for $140 and an 8:1 system for $170.

On the other end of the spectrum, I saw this bicycle lift at Harbor Freight for under $10. It's pretty light duty and I'd be pretty nervous suspending a PA over anything with it. The mounting hardware was okay, but the pulleys were a little flimsy.

StinkyMatt · 07-23-2012, 08:28 PM

The harbor freight lift works fine, as long as you mount it in a solid way. Had it now for two years supported a revo, an outback and now an outfitter.

Like Dorado said, buy some thicker straps.

07-23-2012, 04:21 PM	#1
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	when i picked up my 12 there was a 14 that had it's back grab bar almost completely ripped off. i asked, what caused that??? they said " they stored the 14 in a hot garage and suspended it by it's grab bars" not recommended by hobie. __________________

07-23-2012, 05:02 PM	#3
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	keep an eye on it. sometimes you have to do what you have to do. i would think the more supports the better. __________________

07-23-2012, 05:06 PM	#4
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Block and tackle pully system....been around for centuries. You need more support for hull. Try a sling system with six inch wide straps...Quite an easy project actually...good luck

07-23-2012, 08:28 PM	#7
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	The harbor freight lift works fine, as long as you mount it in a solid way. Had it now for two years supported a revo, an outback and now an outfitter. Like Dorado said, buy some thicker straps.