Hobie Outback Storage Stand -- Using a Heavy Duty Tool Stand - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rocketfish · 12-15-2016, 01:40 PM

I use a sawhorse which is a tad cheaper than your stand, but from the same store!

http://www.harborfreight.com/foldabl...rse-61979.html

it works with my 2015 outback, you just need to put the saw horses a little closer to the ends, upside down of course. I haven't noticed any deformations of any kind since it's upside down.

5-20 · 12-15-2016, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocketfish

I use a sawhorse which is a tad cheaper than your stand, but from the same store!

http://www.harborfreight.com/foldabl...rse-61979.html

it works with my 2015 outback, you just need to put the saw horses a little closer to the ends, upside down of course. I haven't noticed any deformations of any kind since it's upside down.

Hmm, wouldn't I need two of them, making it more expensive than the stand I am interested in.

Haha okay, i'll probably give the stand a shot until I build something slightly better. Thanks.

Keep the halibut tips coming tho!!! 30 feet of water you say?!

5-20 · 12-15-2016, 08:38 PM

Picked up that exact harbor freight stand about an hour ago. Thought the package felt kind of light in the store, even for something rated up to #200. But at $20 it was worth a shot anyway.

Had the outback wobbling back and forth on it for five seconds and I told myself there was no way I was leaving the Hobie on that thing. Would've cried if I came back later to find it smashed in a bunch of pieces. That thing's got way too much mojo, I gotta make sure I carry that on somehow. So yeah I quickly put the yak back on the floor.

I think I'll sniff around Home Depot and see what I can throw together.

socal.beach.bum · 12-15-2016, 08:53 PM

Just look for an old jet ski stand on CL. Prob get one for about $100-$125. Caster for easy transport too. Perfect

5-20 · 12-15-2016, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

Just look for an old jet ski stand on CL. Prob get one for about $100-$125. Caster for easy transport too. Perfect

Hmm, just ran through some of those ads on CL. That does seem like it could really work and be pretty convenient. Thanks.

filippo · 12-15-2016, 11:34 PM

I bought 2 Coleman Rambler II Stools. About $10 each. Supports up to 225 lbs (per stool). I place my Outback 2016's ends on each stool and it sits flat, super stable. I like that it's foldable so it molds nicely with the shape of the hull. It's light and small too, so it's easy to carry if needed. Looked everywhere, Dicks, Wal-Mart, but could not find any locally.

One of the best purchases for my yak so far.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Apex · 12-16-2016, 06:43 AM

Diy opiton, lumber stand with Pvc as bunks. Mine has held up nicly.

Rocketfish · 12-16-2016, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 5-20

Hmm, wouldn't I need two of them, making it more expensive than the stand I am interested in.

You're RIGHT! I think I got the pair during one of them sidewalk sales they frequently have. might've been $7 or $8 each. I do like that coleman option though.. it looks perfect and I won't have to mess with inverting my yak.

Saba Slayer · 12-16-2016, 11:13 AM

I have two storage racks I use...
One has PVC pipes for the upright PA storage and the other is just 2"x4"s for the upside-down storage (as approved by Hobie) of the Island Yaks.

5-20 · 12-16-2016, 04:46 PM

Appreciate all of the pictures and suggestions!

PescadorPete · 12-16-2016, 04:54 PM

Saw horse brackets from the "Po".

12-15-2016, 11:34 PM	#6
filippo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 125	I bought 2 Coleman Rambler II Stools. About $10 each. Supports up to 225 lbs (per stool). I place my Outback 2016's ends on each stool and it sits flat, super stable. I like that it's foldable so it molds nicely with the shape of the hull. It's light and small too, so it's easy to carry if needed. Looked everywhere, Dicks, Wal-Mart, but could not find any locally. One of the best purchases for my yak so far. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Last edited by filippo; 12-16-2016 at 12:11 PM.

12-16-2016, 11:13 AM	#9
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,837	Sawhorses I have two storage racks I use... One has PVC pipes for the upright PA storage and the other is just 2"x4"s for the upside-down storage (as approved by Hobie) of the Island Yaks. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

12-15-2016, 01:40 PM	#1
Rocketfish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North O.C. Posts: 156	I use a sawhorse which is a tad cheaper than your stand, but from the same store! http://www.harborfreight.com/foldabl...rse-61979.html it works with my 2015 outback, you just need to put the saw horses a little closer to the ends, upside down of course. I haven't noticed any deformations of any kind since it's upside down.

12-15-2016, 08:38 PM	#3
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Picked up that exact harbor freight stand about an hour ago. Thought the package felt kind of light in the store, even for something rated up to #200. But at $20 it was worth a shot anyway. Had the outback wobbling back and forth on it for five seconds and I told myself there was no way I was leaving the Hobie on that thing. Would've cried if I came back later to find it smashed in a bunch of pieces. That thing's got way too much mojo, I gotta make sure I carry that on somehow. So yeah I quickly put the yak back on the floor. I think I'll sniff around Home Depot and see what I can throw together.

12-15-2016, 08:53 PM	#4
socal.beach.bum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palos Verde, CA Posts: 636	Just look for an old jet ski stand on CL. Prob get one for about $100-$125. Caster for easy transport too. Perfect

12-16-2016, 04:46 PM	#10
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Appreciate all of the pictures and suggestions!

12-16-2016, 04:54 PM	#11
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Saw horse brackets from the "Po".