Made this last night, works perfectly and its lite enough to move around myself. I can't thank u enough for providing all the details needed and making it super easy to follow along. Subscribed. Thank you!
Saw this video about 3 days ago....got my supplies yesterday...put it all together today in about an hour with cutting and assembly for 3 10' kayaks. ...Super easy...thank you for making your vid.
Any idea how well this will hold up to very cold temperatures during winter months? I'm considering this exact project to hold a canoe (bottom) and two kayaks above. I'd use end caps to prevent water from entering and cover the entire thing with a quality tarp while everything remains outside. My main concern is if the plastic ABS can tolerate the cold while supporting that kind of load?
I left my kayak rack outside in cold temps. It has held up great. There is a flexibility to the kayak rack that has prevented any problems. I did not use glue so it can expand and contract without breaking. It holds canoes, kayaks and gear no problem. It's only issue is you can only move it around when no weight is on it. Otherwise it starts coming apart but it goes back together easily.
Thanks so much! When I first saw one of these Kayak racks it was a bit overwhelming trying to recreate it but it seemed like a great idea so I figured ...why not film it? I just used it again two days ago. I still love having it! It saves on space, it's light, moveable, and holds my Kayaks and other stuff in the garage.
What a great video, so easy to follow and I love the parts list, made cutting so much easier. I used a chop saw to cut the pieces, made fast work of it! I added a level so I could put 4 kayaks on it, and I also used PVC Caps on all four ends, top and bottom, which helps make it super stable on loose gravel and to keep water from filling up the pipes. Thank you!
Thanks for your video. This ended up being the perfect solution for me. Have two kayaks and making a shelf for the top to store all my related accessories. Using off-site storage and the ability to break it down quickly if needed sold me. Thanks for taking the time. $108, plus a large PVC cutter which made the job go much quicker.
Love this video, great idea, step by step instructions. I'm horrible at building things and this was super easy to do. I added end caps to all corners to avoid water and animals from getting in.
This is great! I'm gonna make one. What do you recommend to put over as a cover? I live in the Pacific Northwest with lots of rain. Is this recommended to store your kayak outside year round? Anybody have any suggestions?
I leave mine outside uncovered upside down in Pennsylvania but a large tarp would work as well. I've never had a problem but I've only been doing it for 10 years. Long term a cover makes more sense the more I think about it.
Great video with simple instructions, specific pieces measurements and quantities. To make it easier I got the part cut out in my local hardware store and I just assembled at home, Thanks a lot
Awesome and easy! I picked up my supplies after work today and got right to work when I got home, It only took me a little over an hour to cut the pieces, assemble the rack and load my kayaks! I did purchase a pipe cutter but I realized that it was not large enough when I got home and I am impatient lol so I used my jigsaw to cut the pipe. Thank-you so much for the easy to follow video!!
@@kayakbassaholic4545 Around $100 at Lowes but I received my parts for free. I help people clean out their garages. You would be amazed what people throw away. You could try Craigslist or Construction Junction too.
That was a really helpful video for me. I expanded your design sideways to hold two more kayaks which also made it a little more stable. I replaced 4 T connections with 4 cross connections. Thank you.
Hope this is correct, for a cheaper but same setup with only two rows... Converted into feet as some places sell PVC in feet & of course.. if its just one kayak just divide everything bellow in HALF! TWO RACK KAYAK (4) 58 inch 1.5 inch pvc = 19.33ft (8) 3 inch 1.5 inch pvc = 2ft (CAN ADD MORE FOR TOP CAPS) (4) 17 inch 1.5 inch pvc = 11.33ft (4) 33inch 1.5 inch pvc = 11ft 16 PVC TEES Total = 43.66ft Conclusion : 50ft of 1 1/2 PVC & 16 PVC TEES would be simply easiest to work with.
This works great. Exactly what I needed. Took me maybe 2 hours to get all the materials and get it all built and loaded. It took 7 10’ pvc pipes to cut all of the pieces. At Home Depot it ended up costing around $100
You saved my life ...... that was what I needed for 3 kayaks that I have and to be able to take them in a trailer RV Toys Hauler. Thanks for sharing the video.
Thanks for watching. I have been in winter preparation mode reorganizing my tools and my garage. It feels great when it's all cleaned up. The extra space is critical before winter arrives.
Hey man, i don't normally comment on videos, but i just want to say i really appreciate your tutorial. It is literally exactly what i was looking for, and everything from the specific parts you used in both the video and listed in the description is just so top tier it blows my mind. thanks a ton man, i am so excited to make one this weekend!
Thanks, this is very helpful. I've cut the pieces with a chop saw (simple) and will assemble it per your plan. But since my rack will be located on sloping ground, after I assemble it I will hold up the low side and use a level and measuring tape to identify how big of legs I need to install under the low side. Having purchased 8, ten-foot pipes, there is more than enough left over to raise the low side up to make it level.
really helpful video and thank you for taking the time to do so. Just bought a new Pelican Bandit NXT100 from Dick's Sporting goods and going to purchase materials from Lowe's today then start the cutting and assembling on Friday. Again, thanks for sharing the video and laying out all the materials to show assembly.
Enjoy it! I'm so glad I bought a kayak. I own a small boat but never use it because the kayak is more fun and easier to move around. The stand is worth it too because of how much space it frees up. I have a Pelican and a 2 Perceptions now. Also, I saw a guy catching fish in a place only a kayak can go last year. Can't wait to head out again.
My old rack broke any everything you can buy has shot way up in price if you can even find it. This plan was a life saver thanks. I did reverse the T orientation on top so that the 33 sat below the 58 on either end. Made the top kayak sit farther down into the frame. Anyways thanks again!
Hello Ray, My kayaks are quite large. One is 34 inches wide, and the other is 14 feet long. Should I modify to enlarge the width by an inch and perhaps make it a little longer?
It's true that the PVC fits very tightly, so that it "seems" at first that no glue is needed, but I've made several projects like this and have found that without glue they tend to come apart. Don't know whether it's temperature variations, or what, but most joints will eventually loosen and come loose when they've had weight/stress on them for a while. If that's ok with you, then don't use glue, but if you're concerned about that for any reason, use glue. Of course, it IS true that when glued you can't later disassemble them. Choices, choices. If it's to be used outside, I'd also put end caps on the bottom of the 4 "legs" so stays level and doesn't sink in the dirt, and on the top so it doesn't take on water. Good basic design though.
Thanks for the tips! Last season was crazy with all the rain we had in the northeast. Everything was wet up here for at least 2 months straight so your design is a really good idea. So far I've been ok without the glue but it doesn't get very hot up here that often. I wonder if blue thread seal would work since it can be taken apart.
Hey great video! I am about to build this myself. Do you see any problems with using 2” pipes and fittings instead of the 1.5”? Thanks for posting the video and the parts list.
Thanks for the update on pricing! Prices are always changing so it's best to check before doing any Do It Yourself Project to make sure it is worth the effort.
Yes the kayak rack is still strong. I just used it yesterday. 1 inch might work if you glued it. The biggest issue is it can sag if it's not strong enough and then the pieces pop out.
Hi, your video is great especially with the parts list. My roommates and I need this! But, they have some long and heavier boats. One is 13 feet about 80# The other 12 feet about 50# Mine is the shrimp 🍤 10 feet #40. I'm thinking going up to 2" pipe and increasing from 5' to 6 ' with maybe a cross piece in the center for added support for the big ones. Thoughts/ suggestions please
That's a great idea. I put everything on mine. Paddles, ladders, multiple kayaks, stuff from the garage and sometimes wish I used your idea because it flexes a little and I'm worried I put too much stress on mine.
OK. I made a free printable parts list and 3 diagrams - here they are:Free Printable Kayak Rack Diagram Left Side: removalprojects.s3.amazonaws.com/Kayak+Rack+Left.pdf Free Printable Kayak Rack Diagram Front: removalprojects.s3.amazonaws.com/Kayak+Rack+Front.pdf Free Printable Kayak Rack Diagram Right Side: removalprojects.s3.amazonaws.com/Kayak+Rack+Right.pdf Free Printable Kayak Rack Parts List: removalprojects.s3.amazonaws.com/Kayak+Rack+Parts+List.pdf
I use a Ryobi compound sliding miter saw th-cam.com/video/qYF3GwFWjuM/w-d-xo.html and wear safety googles and welding gloves.. It's in one of my videos but any hand saw will work too. Just draw a straight line around the tube so you cut it square.
There is a HUGE difference. Ray Stein definitely knows the best way to do this and I would follow his instructions to the letter. The gray conduit is so much thicker and sturdier than the white PVC and it is also rated for underground and sunlight resistant. Just a few extra dollars, totally worth it to guarantee a sturdy, solid result.
Nice design ... I would copy except use 2" pipe ... I already have a couple pieces ... PVC pipe and fittings are not that cheap anymore ... current prices for 2" white schedule 40 PVC pipe 10' lengths is $17.74 x 8 = $141.92 ... 2" schedule 40 PVC "T" fitting is $4.95 x 24 = $118.80 ... total is $260.72 not including glue ... too expensive .. will have to rebuild wooden rack.
Made this last night, works perfectly and its lite enough to move around myself. I can't thank u enough for providing all the details needed and making it super easy to follow along. Subscribed. Thank you!
Thanks. It's finally Kayak season!
Saw this video about 3 days ago....got my supplies yesterday...put it all together today in about an hour with cutting and assembly for 3 10' kayaks. ...Super easy...thank you for making your vid.
That is awesome! Thanks!
Excellent video. This was by far the easiest and most straightforward method to build exactly what I was looking for. Thanks dude.
Glad it helped! Thanks!
Any idea how well this will hold up to very cold temperatures during winter months? I'm considering this exact project to hold a canoe (bottom) and two kayaks above. I'd use end caps to prevent water from entering and cover the entire thing with a quality tarp while everything remains outside. My main concern is if the plastic ABS can tolerate the cold while supporting that kind of load?
I left my kayak rack outside in cold temps. It has held up great. There is a flexibility to the kayak rack that has prevented any problems. I did not use glue so it can expand and contract without breaking. It holds canoes, kayaks and gear no problem. It's only issue is you can only move it around when no weight is on it. Otherwise it starts coming apart but it goes back together easily.
You are awesome!!! I've never seen anyone break any dyi down like this. You are just great. Thank you.
Thanks so much! When I first saw one of these Kayak racks it was a bit overwhelming trying to recreate it but it seemed like a great idea so I figured ...why not film it? I just used it again two days ago. I still love having it! It saves on space, it's light, moveable, and holds my Kayaks and other stuff in the garage.
What a great video, so easy to follow and I love the parts list, made cutting so much easier. I used a chop saw to cut the pieces, made fast work of it! I added a level so I could put 4 kayaks on it, and I also used PVC Caps on all four ends, top and bottom, which helps make it super stable on loose gravel and to keep water from filling up the pipes. Thank you!
Great tip! Thanks for letting us know!
Yes! This is the tutorial you should use to build your own rack. Awesome design and video!
Thanks!
Thanks for your video. This ended up being the perfect solution for me. Have two kayaks and making a shelf for the top to store all my related accessories. Using off-site storage and the ability to break it down quickly if needed sold me. Thanks for taking the time. $108, plus a large PVC cutter which made the job go much quicker.
Thanks for the comment! I have been reorganizing my garage to get ready for winter. This is a great time to do it.
I like this because he actually has a parts list! Excellent well done video
Thanks! 👍
Love this video, great idea, step by step instructions. I'm horrible at building things and this was super easy to do. I added end caps to all corners to avoid water and animals from getting in.
Glad the video was helpful for you! The end caps sound like a great idea!
I'm making it for 4 kayaks so I bumped it up to 2 in pvc. I added end caps for the bottom and tops to keep water out. Great video
That's a great idea! I have 4 kayaks now. I might have to add on. I will use your cap idea too so there is no ice expansion in the winter.
This is great! I'm gonna make one. What do you recommend to put over as a cover? I live in the Pacific Northwest with lots of rain. Is this recommended to store your kayak outside year round? Anybody have any suggestions?
I leave mine outside uncovered upside down in Pennsylvania but a large tarp would work as well. I've never had a problem but I've only been doing it for 10 years. Long term a cover makes more sense the more I think about it.
Great video with simple instructions, specific pieces measurements and quantities. To make it easier I got the part cut out in my local hardware store and I just assembled at home, Thanks a lot
Awesome, thank you!
Nice! I would add j hooks for vest and paddles and put it on wheel so it's easy to transport. From storage area to car.
That's a great idea! Thanks for the tip. I am actually going to try that.
Awesome and easy! I picked up my supplies after work today and got right to work when I got home, It only took me a little over an hour to cut the pieces, assemble the rack and load my kayaks! I did purchase a pipe cutter but I realized that it was not large enough when I got home and I am impatient lol so I used my jigsaw to cut the pipe. Thank-you so much for the easy to follow video!!
Thanks. I love having my Kayaks more organized and taking up less space! Have a great summer!
can you give us a ballpark on how much you spent on supplies ?
@@kayakbassaholic4545 Around $100 at Lowes but I received my parts for free. I help people clean out their garages. You would be amazed what people throw away. You could try Craigslist or Construction Junction too.
That was a really helpful video for me. I expanded your design sideways to hold two more kayaks which also made it a little more stable. I replaced 4 T connections with 4 cross connections. Thank you.
That is a great idea! I might try that on my next one. Thanks!
great video! Made two of these with my son on father’s day. Easy economic and great directions
Thanks - so glad to hear that!
Hope this is correct, for a cheaper but same setup with only two rows...
Converted into feet as some places sell PVC in feet
& of course.. if its just one kayak just divide everything bellow in HALF!
TWO RACK KAYAK
(4) 58 inch 1.5 inch pvc = 19.33ft
(8) 3 inch 1.5 inch pvc = 2ft (CAN ADD MORE FOR TOP CAPS)
(4) 17 inch 1.5 inch pvc = 11.33ft
(4) 33inch 1.5 inch pvc = 11ft
16 PVC TEES
Total = 43.66ft
Conclusion : 50ft of 1 1/2 PVC & 16 PVC TEES would be simply easiest to work with.
Subtotal cost according to HomeDepot during covid prices in California ... $135.22
Good Idea!
This works great. Exactly what I needed. Took me maybe 2 hours to get all the materials and get it all built and loaded. It took 7 10’ pvc pipes to cut all of the pieces. At Home Depot it ended up costing around $100
Thanks!
Same for me. Built 2.
You saved my life ...... that was what I needed for 3 kayaks that I have and to be able to take them in a trailer RV Toys Hauler. Thanks for sharing the video.
Thanks for watching. I have been in winter preparation mode reorganizing my tools and my garage. It feels great when it's all cleaned up. The extra space is critical before winter arrives.
Great job...and can tell you put a lot of thought into production of the presentation!
Very true. Thanks so much!
Thanks! I used your video and parts list and made this this weekend! It's perfect!
Thanks! It's is very useful. I put all my kayaking gear on that stand.
@@RayStein since I keep mine in the garage, I went one step further, and put casters on mine so I can roll it out of the way when needed!
Hey man, i don't normally comment on videos, but i just want to say i really appreciate your tutorial. It is literally exactly what i was looking for, and everything from the specific parts you used in both the video and listed in the description is just so top tier it blows my mind.
thanks a ton man, i am so excited to make one this weekend!
That's awesome. Thanks!
Thanks, this is very helpful. I've cut the pieces with a chop saw (simple) and will assemble it per your plan. But since my rack will be located on sloping ground, after I assemble it I will hold up the low side and use a level and measuring tape to identify how big of legs I need to install under the low side. Having purchased 8, ten-foot pipes, there is more than enough left over to raise the low side up to make it level.
I have a sloped back yard so I know what you mean. Sounds like a wise plan. Best of luck!
Thank you sir! This was well done. I have 3 kayaks to put away for the winter. Much appreciated for this awesome tutorial!
Thanks!
Looks great I’d just Cap the tops so bees can’t make nests ! 👊😉👍great video
Thanks! That's a great idea. I just found an old nest nearby.
Best how to for our project I've found! Can't wait to build it! Thank you so much!
Thanks! I love it because it holds 3 Kayaks and more!
really helpful video and thank you for taking the time to do so. Just bought a new Pelican Bandit NXT100 from Dick's Sporting goods and going to purchase materials from Lowe's today then start the cutting and assembling on Friday. Again, thanks for sharing the video and laying out all the materials to show assembly.
Enjoy it! I'm so glad I bought a kayak. I own a small boat but never use it because the kayak is more fun and easier to move around. The stand is worth it too because of how much space it frees up. I have a Pelican and a 2 Perceptions now. Also, I saw a guy catching fish in a place only a kayak can go last year. Can't wait to head out again.
My old rack broke any everything you can buy has shot way up in price if you can even find it. This plan was a life saver thanks.
I did reverse the T orientation on top so that the 33 sat below the 58 on either end. Made the top kayak sit farther down into the frame. Anyways thanks again!
Great idea. Thanks!
Hello Ray, My kayaks are quite large. One is 34 inches wide, and the other is 14 feet long. Should I modify to enlarge the width by an inch and perhaps make it a little longer?
I would measure before you cut but I think it will fit. The stand allows for movement such as a slight tilt that would make it fit just fine.
I'm building this! Had you considered the 4 way tees to alleviate the offset cross members and to cut down on the number of tees?
I didn't think of that but if you design something with 4 way tees please let me know!
Im ready to head to HD to get my parts!
Nice!
It's true that the PVC fits very tightly, so that it "seems" at first that no glue is needed, but I've made several projects like this and have found that without glue they tend to come apart. Don't know whether it's temperature variations, or what, but most joints will eventually loosen and come loose when they've had weight/stress on them for a while. If that's ok with you, then don't use glue, but if you're concerned about that for any reason, use glue. Of course, it IS true that when glued you can't later disassemble them. Choices, choices. If it's to be used outside, I'd also put end caps on the bottom of the 4 "legs" so stays level and doesn't sink in the dirt, and on the top so it doesn't take on water. Good basic design though.
Thanks for the tips! Last season was crazy with all the rain we had in the northeast. Everything was wet up here for at least 2 months straight so your design is a really good idea. So far I've been ok without the glue but it doesn't get very hot up here that often. I wonder if blue thread seal would work since it can be taken apart.
I did this today! Works great, will update if it falls over in a couple of months. If so, i'll just use pvc glue
Nice! They hold up well. I put additional stuff on the kayak rack that I shouldn't and it holds.
Great idea! What is the overall height of the rack?
The height is 60 inches (5 feet tall).
Could you use 3 way connection points instead ? Or would that reduce the strength ?
Yes. 3 way pvc connectors would be fine. It stays strong unless you use PVC pipes that are too long. In that case a wider gage pipe would help.
Dude you sure can swing a hammer fast. Thanks for the video
Thanks! Much appreciated!
Hey great video! I am about to build this myself. Do you see any problems with using 2” pipes and fittings instead of the 1.5”? Thanks for posting the video and the parts list.
no the same design will work great
For those wondering, as of 8/3/2022 this rack costs around $221.00 plus tax.
Thanks for the update on pricing! Prices are always changing so it's best to check before doing any Do It Yourself Project to make sure it is worth the effort.
Thank you for posting this. Question: Has this rack held-up and could you have used/gotten away with 1 inch pvc?
Yes the kayak rack is still strong. I just used it yesterday. 1 inch might work if you glued it. The biggest issue is it can sag if it's not strong enough and then the pieces pop out.
Well done and thorough. But I think it’s stick with my two 8x8” X 3ft pieces of wood
You could put a tank on your Kayak rack for sure. Nothing beats a simple design that works.
Awesome! Thanks!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video 👍😊
Thanks!
Hi, your video is great especially with the parts list.
My roommates and I need this!
But, they have some long and heavier boats.
One is 13 feet about 80#
The other 12 feet about 50#
Mine is the shrimp 🍤 10 feet #40.
I'm thinking going up to 2" pipe and increasing from 5' to 6 ' with maybe a cross piece in the center for added support for the big ones.
Thoughts/ suggestions please
That's a great idea. I put everything on mine. Paddles, ladders, multiple kayaks, stuff from the garage and sometimes wish I used your idea because it flexes a little and I'm worried I put too much stress on mine.
Do you have a drawn out diagram with the lengths of the cuts on assembly?
I only have the parts list on the Kayak rack video. A diagram is a good idea. I'll make one tonight and send you a youtube link.
I tried making a diagram but it made things more confusing. I will take some photos and see if I can find a way to label the parts.
@@RayStein thanks that would be great.
OK. I made a free printable parts list and 3 diagrams - here they are:Free Printable Kayak Rack Diagram Left Side: removalprojects.s3.amazonaws.com/Kayak+Rack+Left.pdf
Free Printable Kayak Rack Diagram Front: removalprojects.s3.amazonaws.com/Kayak+Rack+Front.pdf
Free Printable Kayak Rack Diagram Right Side: removalprojects.s3.amazonaws.com/Kayak+Rack+Right.pdf
Free Printable Kayak Rack Parts List:
removalprojects.s3.amazonaws.com/Kayak+Rack+Parts+List.pdf
Are there caster fittings for 1 1/2” pipe? All I can find is 1 1/4
I think they are available online.
Exelent work my friend , thaksss I love it , blessed
Thanks.
How do you cut the pipe. Hacksaw?
I use a Ryobi compound sliding miter saw th-cam.com/video/qYF3GwFWjuM/w-d-xo.html and wear safety googles and welding gloves.. It's in one of my videos but any hand saw will work too. Just draw a straight line around the tube so you cut it square.
Would this design work for 4 kayaks if I add another level? Would that be stable?
Yes. It would. That is a really good idea!
Good video, thx
Thanks
@@RayStein I built one
@@sharecroppersmule7361 Nice! - you'll love it - it holds paddles and in my case tractor ramps too!
Do you have the measurements? I have a small boat house.
The measurements are in the video but you may have to build a bigger one with thicker PVC for strength.
Was there any laughter reason why you used the electrical (gray) pvc conduit vs. just the standard plumbing (white) kind? Is there a difference?
There is a HUGE difference. Ray Stein definitely knows the best way to do this and I would follow his instructions to the letter. The gray conduit is so much thicker and sturdier than the white PVC and it is also rated for underground and sunlight resistant. Just a few extra dollars, totally worth it to guarantee a sturdy, solid result.
I just bought what was in stock. You can use any PVC.
Just make sure your PVC is not flimsy.
Thanks. Built one, but I had to glue mine. Took less then an hour and cost less then $100.
That's a great price. Nicely done.
Very nice job. See my completely enclosed storage unit at Karin and Larry at Home.
Ok. Thanks!
Very good video...thank you....
Thanks!
That looks awesome... but they’re little baby kayaks, how long do you think this design would go for 18 foot kayaks.
it would be fine.
How wide are your kayaks?
30 inches
Nice design ... I would copy except use 2" pipe ... I already have a couple pieces ... PVC pipe and fittings are not that cheap anymore ... current prices for 2" white schedule 40 PVC pipe 10' lengths is $17.74 x 8 = $141.92 ... 2" schedule 40 PVC "T" fitting is $4.95 x 24 = $118.80 ... total is $260.72 not including glue ... too expensive .. will have to rebuild wooden rack.
Thanks for the tip. With how high prices have become we have to pick and choose carefully now.
2024 costs around $260
Thanks for the update.