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virgilreality t1_j7zuwhp wrote

Looks stable side-to-side (long-ways), but needs diagonal stabilizers front to back too. Smaller is fine, and actually, your other diagonals could probably be a lot smaller.

The vertical posts need to be 4x4s, and if you're doing that, make them tall enough to stand under without banging your head. You can hang the kayak(s) and equipment on the posts instead of on the ground that way, too.

I also suggest that you cut the tips of the long 2x4s at a 45 degree angle to minimize head bruises. Very simple miter saw cut.

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Capt_Corn_Dog OP t1_j7zwuwp wrote

All very good points. Will incorporate into my second draft!'

Don't know about hanging it. The yak is over 100 lbs. I'll look into options that are rated for that much weight. I definitely don't want to hang by the handles, because they are secured with rivets. Good enough to move around, but don't think they're intended to be used as long term weight bearing.

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virgilreality t1_j818yon wrote

Design something that would support it, but fits into it lying on the ground, then mound that to the posts.

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