How to Hang a Kayak in Your Garage
Find the wooden support beams in the wall with a stud finder.. Measure the length of the kayak to determine where to place the hangers.. Position the hangers on the wall and mark their location.
Steps
Find the wooden support beams in the wall with a stud finder.
Find the wooden support beams in the wall with a stud finder.
Measure the length of the kayak to determine where to place the hangers.
Measure the length of the kayak to determine where to place the hangers.
Position the hangers on the wall and mark their location.
Position the hangers on the wall and mark their location.
Screw the arm hangers to the wall with steel screws.
Screw the arm hangers to the wall with steel screws.
Fit the kayak on top of the hanging arms.
Fit the kayak on top of the hanging arms.
Drill pilot holes 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5.1 cm) above the kayak.
Drill pilot holes 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5.1 cm) above the kayak.
Make another pair of pilot holes about 1 in (2.5 cm) from the hanger arms.
Make another pair of pilot holes about 1 in (2.5 cm) from the hanger arms.
Install eye hooks in each of the holes by turning them clockwise by hand.
Install eye hooks in each of the holes by turning them clockwise by hand.
Secure the kayak to the mount with a pair of bungee cords.
Secure the kayak to the mount with a pair of bungee cords.
Measure the length and width of your kayak with measuring tape.
Measure the length and width of your kayak with measuring tape.
Use a stud finder to locate the joists in the ceiling.
Use a stud finder to locate the joists in the ceiling.
Mark installation points according to the kayak's length and width.
Mark installation points according to the kayak's length and width.
Drill pilot holes through the marked spots with a power drill.
Drill pilot holes through the marked spots with a power drill.
Screw eye hooks by hand into the pilot holes.
Screw eye hooks by hand into the pilot holes.
Run tie-down straps between the left and right hooks.
Run tie-down straps between the left and right hooks.
Lift the kayak onto the tie-down straps.
Lift the kayak onto the tie-down straps.
Purchase a hanger that fits where you plan on placing the kayak.
Purchase a hanger that fits where you plan on placing the kayak.
Measure the length of the kayak before installing the hangers.
Measure the length of the kayak before installing the hangers.
Mark the position of the hangers on the wall in pencil.
Mark the position of the hangers on the wall in pencil.
Screw the mounts to the wall with steel screws.
Screw the mounts to the wall with steel screws.
Fit the kayak on top of the mounts.
Fit the kayak on top of the mounts.
Connect the straps to the mount if the hanging system has any.
Connect the straps to the mount if the hanging system has any.
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