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Jimmyz123 · 02-03-2011, 07:00 AM

It may not have to do with how you store you Kayak but how you transport your Kayak. When you transport it do you do so with it up on the side like you store it or do you lay it down either top up or top down? Also what type of straps are you using to secure it to your vehicle? Are you using the rachet style or the type that sinch down.

Here's why I ask about the straps, if you are using the rachet style you could be racheting them too tight and if the Kayak is left on the roof in the sun for any length of time while strapped down it could be causing that bulging. When I went to pick up my Yak from Jim Sammons and he saw I was using the Rechet straps and that was the first thing he recommended I change due to the chance it can cause issues with deforming. I have actually read many articles and talked to many people that sell kayaks and they all say the best way to store a Kayak is on its side.

wiredantz · 02-03-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

It may not have to do with how you store you Kayak but how you transport your Kayak. When you transport it do you do so with it up on the side like you store it or do you lay it down either top up or top down? Also what type of straps are you using to secure it to your vehicle? Are you using the rachet style or the type that sinch down.

Here's why I ask about the straps, if you are using the rachet style you could be racheting them too tight and if the Kayak is left on the roof in the sun for any length of time while strapped down it could be causing that bulging. When I went to pick up my Yak from Jim Sammons and he saw I was using the Rechet straps and that was the first thing he recommended I change due to the chance it can cause issues with deforming. I have actually read many articles and talked to many people that sell kayaks and they all say the best way to store a Kayak is on its side.

this is what i use:

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...G4nAsAO_nK2cCg

When I am by myself i put it upside down on my roof rack and run the ties through the scupper holes and tie it to my rack.

When i take the other one, i put one upside down and the other on the J Rack.

Iceman · 02-03-2011, 07:28 AM

The "molding" looks like you are referring to where the two pieces of the mold come together and were not trimmed as well as they should have in production. It is purely cosmetic. Storing your kayak on it's side is ideal....you are not harming it.

wiredantz · 02-03-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

The "molding" looks like you are referring to where the two pieces of the mold come together and were not trimmed as well as they should have in production. It is purely cosmetic. Storing your kayak on it's side is ideal....you are not harming it.

Thanks Andy, i was going to take it to you for some plastic surgery.

maui jim · 02-03-2011, 01:58 PM

How much for the AC? so I can cool my fish down...

wiredantz · 02-03-2011, 02:08 PM

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How much for the AC? so I can cool my fish down...

That is a special device that keeps the fish at a cold temperature and it goes in side the x-factor and keeps the fish fresh while in the hot sun, i have it attached to the flux capacitor.

Lets_Fish · 02-03-2011, 07:42 PM

Here is a mobile rack that you can make to store your yak on along with other gear.

http://www.kayakfishinghole.com/comm...ead.php?t=1179

Here is another (not mobile): http://www.stacksandstacks.com/delux..._content=40030

I have one of my yaks hanging from a hoist so its out of the way and the other, well just sits half on a crate and the other half on the yak cart. I know this is not ideal, but don't have the room to hang the second. Oh and no deformation on the hull either.

wiredantz · 02-06-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

The "molding" looks like you are referring to where the two pieces of the mold come together and were not trimmed as well as they should have in production. It is purely cosmetic. Storing your kayak on it's side is ideal....you are not harming it.

Iceman,

Today I was cleaning my kayak putting a coat of UV protector and i sanded down the edge of the kayak where it was sticking out. You were correct it was purely cosmetic.

Every time i go out I inspect the kayak to make sure its still seaworthy.

wiredantz · 03-25-2011, 08:52 PM

OK GUYS THE NEW AN IMPROVED KAYAK RACK SYSTEM...

BUILT BY ME DARKNACHOS!!!!!!

jorluivil · 03-25-2011, 11:48 PM

Haven't had that yard sale, have you?

roadx · 03-26-2011, 06:43 AM

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BUILT BY ME DARKNACHOS!!!!!!

usually only tell the ladys this but nice rack

wiredantz · 03-26-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Haven't had that yard sale, have you?

Don't really have nothing to sell. I went thorough the garage and threw a lot of trash away.
That big blue bucket is 15 gallons of water in case of an earthquake, the boxes under the kayak are some leftover stone flooring and some books. I still have 2 small kids so i need the strollers. I just need to organize it better.

My wife said this is my best work yet, You should of seen the dog house i built a few years ago...It fell apart after the second rain storm...

goldenglory18 · 02-17-2017, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Storing your kayak on it's side is ideal....you are not harming it.

I'm glad he said it.........

02-03-2011, 07:00 AM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	It may not have to do with how you store you Kayak but how you transport your Kayak. When you transport it do you do so with it up on the side like you store it or do you lay it down either top up or top down? Also what type of straps are you using to secure it to your vehicle? Are you using the rachet style or the type that sinch down. Here's why I ask about the straps, if you are using the rachet style you could be racheting them too tight and if the Kayak is left on the roof in the sun for any length of time while strapped down it could be causing that bulging. When I went to pick up my Yak from Jim Sammons and he saw I was using the Rechet straps and that was the first thing he recommended I change due to the chance it can cause issues with deforming. I have actually read many articles and talked to many people that sell kayaks and they all say the best way to store a Kayak is on its side. Last edited by Jimmyz123; 02-03-2011 at 07:02 AM. Reason: grammer edit

02-03-2011, 07:28 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	The "molding" looks like you are referring to where the two pieces of the mold come together and were not trimmed as well as they should have in production. It is purely cosmetic. Storing your kayak on it's side is ideal....you are not harming it. __________________

02-03-2011, 01:58 PM	#5
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	How much for the AC? so I can cool my fish down... __________________

02-03-2011, 07:42 PM	#7
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Here is a mobile rack that you can make to store your yak on along with other gear. http://www.kayakfishinghole.com/comm...ead.php?t=1179 Here is another (not mobile): http://www.stacksandstacks.com/delux..._content=40030 I have one of my yaks hanging from a hoist so its out of the way and the other, well just sits half on a crate and the other half on the yak cart. I know this is not ideal, but don't have the room to hang the second. Oh and no deformation on the hull either.

03-25-2011, 08:52 PM	#9
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	OK GUYS THE NEW AN IMPROVED KAYAK RACK SYSTEM... BUILT BY ME DARKNACHOS!!!!!!

03-25-2011, 11:48 PM	#10
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Haven't had that yard sale, have you?