Kayak Rack

I can't really take credit for this design, I saw it on the web and adapted it to fit my 2 Hobie Kayaks. I had them in a "store bought" rack and they were getting scuffed and filling with rain water.

I add wheels to the design and a lower front cross piece. I thought the front lower cross piece added a lot more stability for rolling it. I attached this 2x4 with angle brackets, you can see one in the pic. below.

I padded (glued some outdoor carpet to) the 2x4's that support the kayaks. Below are the details if you'd like to try and build one. I found that a couple guys had measurements that don't work with actual 2x4 sizes. I used measurements for 2x4s that are 1.5"x 3.5". I'll put some links at the end for the wheels and (thick) tarp.

I got all the lumber and materials at Lowes.

Avail. at any lumber/hardware store.

I used all pressure treated lumber for rain... outside.

It's more expensive and the lumber is heavier.

I like the Deck Plus coated screws with the "star head" bit they give

you with ea. box.

I bolted the horizontal cross boards, just in case I ever plan to disassemble it and move.

I drew this to help...

Some other pictures...

I sort of just marked some pieces for the angle pieces and glue/screwed them on.

If the top kayak starts to sag I might add another support.

Bolts with nuts and washers sticking out the back...

I add some small 2x4 pieces to the bottom, in four places to bolt the wheels to.

With Kayaks

When I "finished", I found that covering the kayaks was a little painful with a tarp

so I add a 12' 2x4 across the top of the 4x4's and also a 12' 2x4 across the back to connect the tarp... I'm pretty happy with it now. The tarp ties down in the back in 5 places and once up in the front. It's been windy here a lot these days.