Decided to build a kayak storage rack that could be used to:
- Stack both kayaks next to fence on side of driveway (Lisa Requirement)
- Wheeled so it could roll around driveway for winter storage under deck
- Straped to truck bed if we need both kayaks for a journey
Additionally it had to be light (50 lbs or so) and super strong for its weight. Using stock 1×4 pine, Silicon-Bronze ring nails, galvanized 1/4 inch carriage bolts and staining with left over deck stain. Everything except the wood I had laying about. Had to look good and have well designed/executed joinery.
Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL’s have a funny twin sponson hull with a solid keel that starts about 1/2 the boat length. While great in the water, it is difficult to get on a stand or mobile cart because of these features.
Starting Project – realizing the lighting in shop really sucks
Cutting bungs from same stock (White Pine)
Corners – screwed, nails (Anchorfast), and Bunged. Upper and lower supports exactly the same
Decided to bung all 164 screws!
Typical Joinery – Strong and Tight
Corner Cover-up. Needed something to hide the pocket screws used for initial set-up
Front view – slats customer made to fit our Old Town Sportsman PDL’s. Twin sponsons make for unusual design
Just need a little more sanding, paint and install wheels
Almost done – 2nd coat on, drying in the sun. Need some 1 1/2 in carriage bolts to attach wheels to finish off.
Everything fits well
Bundled up and ready for winter.