Store kayak at a marina? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 08-17-2010, 01:45 PM

I have two suggestions. You could probably rig up a jet ski trailer to work with a kayak but putting a hitch on a Z-car might be a challenge.

I know that there are roof racks that can be adapted to work on your car. I saw a guy a few months ago with a yak strapped to a Porsche. Maybe not the best idea but probably doable.

Bob

dmayhem · 08-17-2010, 01:55 PM

Yeah I have seen this http://boofsquire.com/ , but am unsure about a 10ft+ kayak on that thing.

maui jim · 08-17-2010, 02:10 PM

You need an old beater fishing truck, One that likes salt and rust, and the interior that can handle that squid ink and smells like fish and spilled coffee, it will probably cost as much as storage after the season.....after all you will be catching fish and hauling gear.....

Leather seats can hold that stank and stain real good...

A truck for fishing...a "Z" for trolling....life's good.........

dmayhem · 08-17-2010, 02:23 PM

Agreed the Z not the best car for fishing, but I don't think a beater truck is in the cards right now. I know they make hitches for the Z so worst case it means I just have to trailer it. Not like I will be towing anything huge weight wise.

RedSledTeam · 08-17-2010, 02:35 PM

You just described my 4WD Ford F-350 Crew Cab PU! IT's a 1985 with only 90K miles on it, but has a thirsty 460 Big block motor and 4 on-the-floor!

Any ways, if your looking for a cheap trailer, try Harbor Freight. I've seen a small trailer go for $150 new on a blow-out sale with a 20% discount coupon. Although you might get the same wheels we use for our yak carts!

dmayhem · 08-17-2010, 02:52 PM

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...res-42708.html

Awesome recommendation. Could modify that with a longer tongue and get pretty close. Thats pretty cheap. How much is it to keep a yak at the marina? From the sounds of it a lot of $$$.

dsafety · 08-17-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dmayhem

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...res-42708.html

Awesome recommendation. Could modify that with a longer tongue and get pretty close. Thats pretty cheap. How much is it to keep a yak at the marina? From the sounds of it a lot of $$$.

I have checked out that trailer in person. It is a great value. Not something that you would want to take cross country but for your purpose, it might be something to consider. I have considered picking one up to haul mulch for my garden.

The problem with light weight trailers like these is that they tend to bounce around quite a bit, especially if you do not have much of a load.

I would check with someone who knows about trailers, (that would not be me), and make sure you know how they might perform with just a kayak on board, towed behind a small car like yours.

Bob

jasonb · 08-17-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dmayhem

Yeah I have seen this http://boofsquire.com/ , but am unsure about a 10ft+ kayak on that thing.

i'd pass on that one. just noticed it has a max capacity of 50 lbs. I think you'd be a little over that or very close with most fishing kayaks

08-17-2010, 02:10 PM	#3
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	You need an old beater fishing truck, One that likes salt and rust, and the interior that can handle that squid ink and smells like fish and spilled coffee, it will probably cost as much as storage after the season.....after all you will be catching fish and hauling gear..... Leather seats can hold that stank and stain real good... A truck for fishing...a "Z" for trolling....life's good......... __________________

08-17-2010, 02:35 PM	#5
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	trailer You just described my 4WD Ford F-350 Crew Cab PU! IT's a 1985 with only 90K miles on it, but has a thirsty 460 Big block motor and 4 on-the-floor! Any ways, if your looking for a cheap trailer, try Harbor Freight. I've seen a small trailer go for $150 new on a blow-out sale with a 20% discount coupon. Although you might get the same wheels we use for our yak carts!

08-17-2010, 01:45 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,123	I have two suggestions. You could probably rig up a jet ski trailer to work with a kayak but putting a hitch on a Z-car might be a challenge. I know that there are roof racks that can be adapted to work on your car. I saw a guy a few months ago with a yak strapped to a Porsche. Maybe not the best idea but probably doable. Bob

08-17-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
dmayhem Junior Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 8	Yeah I have seen this http://boofsquire.com/ , but am unsure about a 10ft+ kayak on that thing.

08-17-2010, 02:23 PM	#4
dmayhem Junior Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 8	Agreed the Z not the best car for fishing, but I don't think a beater truck is in the cards right now. I know they make hitches for the Z so worst case it means I just have to trailer it. Not like I will be towing anything huge weight wise.

08-17-2010, 02:52 PM	#6
dmayhem Junior Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 8	http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...res-42708.html Awesome recommendation. Could modify that with a longer tongue and get pretty close. Thats pretty cheap. How much is it to keep a yak at the marina? From the sounds of it a lot of $$$.