Outdoor Kayak Rack Plans
$20.00
A freestanding outdoor kayak rack built from 2x4s, 2x6s and 4×4 or 4×6 posts, checked for wind and snow. Plans in 8 designs: 2, 3, 4 or 6 kayaks, open or under a metal roof.
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Description
We had six kayaks and paddle boards and nowhere good to keep them, so I built a freestanding rack that holds all six under a metal roof. It’s two end frames, each a post with a pair of arms at every tier, built flat on the ground and stood up. Stretchers and one diagonal tie them together. It goes together with screws, no bolts and no fancy joinery. The plan puts the materials for the one I built at about $665.
Every design was checked to the US load and wood standards (ASCE 7 and NDS) for 130 mph gusts on open ground and 50 psf of ground snow. The one exception is the 3-kayak rack with a roof, rated to 124 mph. Anchor it: loaded with boats, a rack catches the wind like a sail, so every plan has an anchors step.
Pick your rack (estimated materials cost):
- 2 kayaks, one side: open $214, with a lean-to roof $432
- 3 kayaks, one side: open $298, with a lean-to roof $456
- 4 kayaks, two sides: open $300, with a gable roof $586
- 6 kayaks, two sides: open $455, with a gable roof $665
Each plan is a 9 to 12 page PDF with a shopping list, a cut list and step-by-step diagrams for every board and screw. The roofed racks use ribbed metal roof panels on purlin ladders.
Choose your size, roof and edition below: Imperial (inches) or Metric (mm, metric lumber sizes). Instant digital download. Print at home or at your local print shop.
Additional information
| Size | 2 Kayaks, 3 Kayaks, 4 Kayaks, 6 Kayaks |
|---|---|
| Roof | With Roof, Open |
| Unit | Imperial, Metric |
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