Kayak Rack Build

Sometimes you have so many kayaks that you need to come up with a solution to get your boats off the ground, away from creepy crawlies and clean up your yard.
A friend asked for help and I gladly took on the challenge.
Please don't be fooled, this took time. Time to research, time to draw up a plan, time to get all the materials and of course, time to build. The obstacle in this build was I needed to actually install this at another location. This brought on a whole new set of challenges.
Being a rookie to building a kayak rack like this, I did not anticipate the top and bottom posts (braces) not being enough. This was a pain in the butt that I sought help from a timber framer down the road. Thankfully they had the answer and I just gave them the height and width of the opening, took them an old piece of wood and boom, I had a diagonal piece that kept everything sturdy.
Take a look at the step-by-step directions: www.paddleinpink.com/featured-...

[@Mark300win]

This channel is underrated! Thanks for sharing this design

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Great video mate, what a great idea

[@Fishing256]

Nice ! I’m going to build one like this

[@tokay999]

Your design looks sturdy!

[@PaddleInPink]

If I did it again, to make it more sturdy, I would increase each brace to be longer to support more of the weight.

[@loudhouse7662]

Did I overlook a supplies list or would you mind sharing the supplies list?

[@PaddleInPink]

It just depends on what you want for yourself as needs vary. Scroll to the bottom of this link for more of a step-by-step guide that talks about some materials. paddleinpink.com/featured-articles/kayak-rack-build/

[@tokay999]

What angle did you use for the arms and supports ?

[@PaddleInPink]

I honestly don't remember, it wasn't a big angle, maybe 10? Sorry that isn't that helpful.

[@PaddleInPink]

I just looked back, 10 degrees is what it is :)

[@tokay999]

Thank you so much! I want to show you my build! Made one shortly after watching this video

[@karinandlarryathome8711]

Very nice job. I was looking for a solution that would protect my three kayaks from the weather and chewing animals, but also look good in the landscape. A shed. See my completely enclosed build at "Karin and Larry at Home.

[@bdarmanie]

Nice build but your video was to fast and lacked a still image of what you made

[@PaddleInPink]

By all means, send me a still photo once you make it!

[@antonshkabara3090]

Woodglut has a very large project base.