Every year as winter approaches and water temperatures begin to plummet, many paddlers and anglers start to think about tucking their beloved kayak away for the winter. Yes, it is possible to paddle and fish year-round with the proper experience, gear, and safety protocols. But for the general kayaking population, long term storage is a reality of owning a watercraft.
Before you throw it up on sawhorses or behind your shed, we’ve put together some storage best practices to help keep your kayak in good shape during the offseason. If you are lucky enough to live in a climate where you can enjoy the water year-round, you will find some useful storage tips here.
Contents of this video:
00:00 – Intro
00:31 – Kayak Materials
00:57 – Frequently Asked Questions
01:19 – Sit On Top Kayak Storage Tips
02:03 – Sit Inside Kayak Storage Tips
04:26 – PDL Drive Storage Tips
04:52 – Kayak Motor Storage Tips
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I have AP136 on trailer with bunks. I live in Northern California plenty of sunshine and occasional rain. Is it safe to store outside with just a cover? I use it about twice a month or more. Do I have to store it deck side down? Thank you
I just purchased the Old Town 106 PDL and the Owners Manual says: Kayaks should be stored on their sides or standing on one end? So is the way you recommend also correct as long as it’s on padded beams?
So can keep it in the bed of my truck deck side down?
How come most literature is recommending to store kayaks on their side?
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