Kayak Storage

For the adventurous type, there are not many better feelings than exploring the local waters in your kayak. The peace of mind that comes with a stroll in your kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board (SUP) is hard to find elsewhere. When you combine the beautiful sights of nature with the unique sounds of birds chirping, it makes you want to stay out on the water all day long. What do you do when you’ve finished your excursion on the lake, river or ocean? At Log Kayak Rack, we cringe when boat owners say that they leave their kayak, canoe or SUP on the edge of the water or that they place it on the ground in their garage. Storing your pride and joy should be a priority so that it stays protected and in great shape. That is where a partnership with our staff comes in handy. Our Log Kayak storage focuses on keeping your kayak, canoe or SUP high and dry when it is not being used.

Secure Kayak Storage

Kayaks are a big investment, so it is important that you do your part in making sure that they stick around for the long haul. Our team has more than 24 years of experience in the woodworking industry. Why does that matter? Well, our secure kayak racks are made from high quality northern white cedar. This type of wood is weather resistant and has a typical lifespan of 25 years. Keep your kayak, canoe or SUP protected in one of our storage racks. These racks help keep your boat off of the ground so that it truly dries, preventing water damage. Additionally, keeping your pride and joy off of the ground helps to ensure that unwanted bugs, spiders and even animals do not try to use your investment as their own home. These free standing racks can hold up to 100 lbs. Where you decide to store your kayak, canoe or SUP is up to you. Our storage racks can be placed outdoors by the water or closer to your home, whichever you prefer.

Kayak Storage Options

At Log Kayak Rack, we offer multiple storage racks that range from single racks all the way up to 8 racks. Additionally, your rack can come in a variety of finishes including unfinished, natural, or canyon brown. Our specialized storage racks include:

  • Kayak Storage Rack
  • Canoe Storage Rack
  • SUP Storage Rack
  • Custom Storage Rack

Make it a point this year to take care of your pride and joy. If you are in need of kayak storage or a rack for your canoe or SUP, Log Kayak Rack is the partner for you. Give us a call today at (715) 543-2006, or email sales@logkayakrack.com to learn more about secure storage racks.

Kayak Accessories

It’s a thing of beauty, isn’t it? That small, narrow kayak that snuggly tucks you into its cockpit and let’s you take it on adventure after adventure…it’s a beautiful thing. The way that a kayak can glide through still water with a slight push of a double-bladed paddle is something that will make any avid kayakers heart just skip a beat. Truly, that’s all you really need to own a kayak: the kayak itself and a double-bladed paddle. But what would be the fun in that? There are so many type of kayak accessories and any outdoor store you visit will go crazy on trying to sell you things. So here’s the real scoop! We will show you some nice and important accessories for kayaks as long as you remember this: there are so many types of kayak accessories but the most important one is Log Kayak Rack’s kayak storage rack!

Accessories For The Fisherman

If you are using your kayak for fishing purposes, the accessories on your bad boy are limitless! Many avid kayak fisherman state that a rod holder, navigational system, cooler system, and a good trolling motor are a must! Anchors and stakes can help hold you in place. A cooler system or a live well will help to keep both your gear and fish caught. The mounts and holders on a kayak are plentiful and finding some based on your needs is key. Tools and knives that have hooks or can easily be attached to the kayak can be a tremendous help when you are trying to get a fish off a line. Of course, maps and books are a must depending on the area you are exploring! Accessories come and go but the base of your kayak will always stay the same!

Your Most Important Accessory

What good is all of the fancy accessories and super nice kayak if it doesn’t have a proper place to be stored? “Out back” or “on the grass” and even “in the garage” are not proper locations to store your kayak and damage is almost always inevitable. As you make these enormous investments in kayaks and all of the accessories that they can entail, don’t forget that storage should be the top priority. Log Kayak Racks have weather resistant and durable kayak/canoe racks that will keep your kayak safely stored away when it’s not in use. By lifting them off of the ground, you are preventing breakdown, mold, and mildew from occurring. Not only does it look nice both indoors and outdoors, its functional use is unlike any other storage rack system on the market. Log Kayak Rack can customize your weather resistant and durable kayak/canoe racks to fit your needs and lifestyle so that you are getting exactly what you want – including making room for all of your accessories.

As you enjoy your kayak and search endlessly for the perfect accessories, don’t forget the most important one of all: the kayak storage rack that’s going to keep all of these items safe! For more information on our weather resistant and durable kayak/canoe racks, visit us at www.logkayakrack.com or call us today at 1(715)543-2006.

Log Kayak Featured on Animal Planet’s show Restoration Wild

The popular Animal Planet TV Show, “Restoration Wild” is taking on a new project that will be featured on their upcoming 2016 episode. The popular national TV show is coming to Michigan to restore Buckley’s Mountainside Canoes and will feature Log Kayak Rack’s storage systems in this amazing renovation project. The makers of Restoration Wild identify cool and unique vintage structures to completely renovate and this time they have set their sights on this Michigan canoeing destination.

Extreme Makeover for Buckley’s Uses Log Kayak’s Storage Systems

This extreme makeover is a very exciting prospect to the owners of Buckley’s Mountainside Canoes, which will for sure put the Mt Pleasant based business on the map in a whole new way. Log Kayak Rack is also thrilled to be able to participate in this TV project and has provided some of their very best state of the art storage systems for Buckley’s canoes. Log Kayak Rack’s beautiful, heavy duty canoe racks are made from northern white cedar logs and were the perfect addition to the makeover project, adding important function as well as a beautiful, timeless look to Buckley’s Mountainside Canoe’s new space.

There was many storage systems on the market to choose from, so Log Kayak Rack was excited to be named a partner on this renovation project. Our canoe storage systems are great for parking canoes when they are not in use and keeping them safe, out of the way and left in the best condition possible for the next guest. Log Kayak offers an 8 place rack, a 6 place rack, a 4 place rack or a two canoe rack, or is happy to custom build the perfect storage rack for your unique space.

Tune In!

So, make sure that you tune in for the episode of Restoration Wild on Animal Planet and see the final product. One detail that the owner of Buckley’s let out as a teaser is that you will likely see the addition of a unique brewery on the property. This is something that the owners have wanted for years, so their dream is now becoming a reality. Also, be sure to pay close attention to the canoe storage systems from Log Kayak Rack and keep these racks in mind for your own property. If you love the water, you’ll need to store your equipment and Log Kayak Rack can help! Call our team for information at 1-715-543-2006 or email sales@logkayakrack.com!

Custom Made, High Quality Kayak Racks

No matter what type of boat, board or raft that you prefer, you likely struggle with how to properly store them. What you may not realize is that improperly storing your watercraft can actually cause damage that can inhibit how you operate the boat or paddle board out on the open water. So, don’t assume all kayak racks were created equal. At Log Kayak Rack, we’ve taken the time to design high-quality, long lasting, weather resistant kayak racks and small boat storage systems that are easy to load and can properly support several kayaks, canoes and SUP to save your watercrafts from potential damage.

Avoid all of the hassle of potentially damaging your kayak, canoe or stand-up paddle board with a custom designed, high quality storage rack from Log Kayak Rack.

Quality Goes into Each of Our Custom Racks

When you decide to work with Log Kayak Rack on your custom storage rack, you’ll be surprised by our commitment to quality in each job that we complete. Here are a few of the characteristics that set our custom log kayak racks apart from the competition.

Years of Experience

Many of our woodworkers have over 20 years of experience in the field.

Superior Material

All of our custom kayak racks are built using Northern White Cedar logs, which are extremely strong and resistant to weather.

Completely Customizable

All of our custom boat racks are made to order to your exact specifications. Racks can be left unfinished or finished how you like to give you the exact look that you desire.

Long Lasting

Our storage racks are built to last – typically with proper maintenance you can expect them to last for 25 years or more.

Accommodate Multiple Boats

Several boats, canoes, kayaks and paddle boats can easily fit on one of our racks.

Indoor or Outdoor

Our racks can be placed indoors or outdoors depending on your preference.

Windproof

If you’re worried about wind blowing the boats off your rack (rarely happens), we can install additional strapping to protect your boats.

Simplified Storage for Your Boats

Gone are the days of you having to drag your boats about causing extra strain on your body. With our custom storage racks you can easily lift your boats onto the rack and keep them off the ground and away from the water. You’ll be amazed at how much longer your boats will last with proper boat storage. All of our racks are built by hand using the best materials available to create a rack that will last a lifetime.

Reach out to Log Kayak Rack Today

If you have an idea for a custom storage rack, don’t hesitate to reach out to our staff today at 715-543-2006. We get extremely excited about working on custom log kayak rack projects and can’t wait to turn your dreams into reality soon!

Featured in Cabin Life 2015

Many log cabins are located on lakes and rivers with guests enjoying not only the water view but also using the water for recreation. When it comes to water recreation, kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards (SUPs) are great options. Cabin Life is a magazine that features log cabin living at its finest and features not only beautifully decorated cabins but also recreational activities that are popular with cabin living. Log Kayak Rack is proud to be featured in the June 2015 issue of Cabin Life as being “the most attractive option for boat storage”.

Handcrafted Log Storage Racks

If you are a fan of kayaks, canoes, and SUPs, you know that storage is key to keeping your boats in the best condition possible. Day to day storage is important, and although you likely hate when the warm weather ends, putting a temporary end to the use of your boat, seasonal storage is also incredibly important to maintaining your water craft. Cabin Life put it well by saying that Log Kayak Rack offers storage racks that are “both practical and beautiful”.

Our storage systems are made from northern white cedar logs and are naturally weather resistant. In fact, they will stand the test of time and weather even if left untreated. When choosing a storage unit for your kayaks, canoes, and SUPs, choosing Log Kayak Rack is supporting a family owned company with products made right here in the USA. As Cabin Life says, Log Kayak Rack “offers several styles ranging from single-boat racks to one that accommodates eight crafts”. As far as our designs go, we offer:

  • 2, 4, 6, or 8 place kayak/canoe rack
  • 2 place double sided kayak/canoe rack
  • 2 place mountable kayak/canoe rack
  • Custom kayak/canoe rack

Practical and Beautiful Storage Systems

Purchasing one of our storage systems means you will be buying something that is not only built from beautiful wood, but is also incredibly useful for storing your boats. The practicality comes in the fact that our systems are moveable. During the summer months, you can leave the system in an area with easy access to the water. The Log Kayak Rack storage system is durable enough to stay outside, but once the weather turns cold and you want to keep you boats out of the elements, the storage system can easily be moved indoors. On the flip side, if you do not have a need to move the storage system, it can be permanently affixed where you want it.

Log Kayak Rack is the company to go to for your kayak, canoe, and SUP storage systems, as seen in Cabin Life. Visit our website at www.logkayakrack.com or call us at (715) 543-2006 to place an order.

FAQ’s of our Log Kayak Racks

Are you a water sports enthusiast? Have you been looking for an American-made log rack to store your precious boat collection? At Log Kayak Rack, we create attractive and durable storage systems for your kayak, canoe, and paddle boards. A quick search of our website, will reveal many desirable styles of white cedar wood racks, either standard or custom-made, to protect and efficiently organize your priceless collection, both indoors and out.

What are the benefits of using a Log Kayak Rack?

Our Log Kayak Racks are made of durable northern white cedar wood that will last as long as 25 years and is rated best for weather resistance. If you wish to preserve the life of your rack, you can order it with a finish, which is considered an upgrade, or you can finish it yourself. However, it is best to let the wood age before finishing it. Alternatively, our racks can also remain unfinished and they will still last many years.

Our standard Log Kayak Racks are strong enough to hold 2-person kayaks and single kayaks. The standard racks can also accommodate the 38 inch wide and 14 foot long equipment that you have. However, if you are concerned that this may inhibit the ease of usage, we can lengthen the rack or the cross members. Customization can be done on just about every part of our rack: length, width, height, length of arms, and number of boats. Additionally, our standard racks can offer your boats security as they can be bolted to any wood surface with wood screws. And, our custom models can either be secured to your dock or into the cement or the ground.

You may have noticed small cracks in the exterior of the wood of the logs. There is no need to be concerned. These natural cracks will not compromise the structure or the sturdiness of the rack. The small cracks will never extend beyond the middle of the log.

Ready to order your Kayak Rack?

If you would prefer an alternative to using our online shopping cart, you may call us directly at (715) 543-2006 or reach us by mail at Hitch Exclusives 660 US Highway 51 Manitowish, WI 54545. You will receive your unassembled kayak rack in a box via UPS ground. Once you receive your rack, after just 30-60 minutes of your time, your Log Kayak Rack assembly will be complete!

Kayak Storage and Display System

If you are an outdoor guru, you may think that the summer season should actually be renamed “boating season.” Summer, sunshine, and kayaks just go together don’t they? Each year, millions of people bust out their kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards and hit the water for some fun, outdoor adventure. Unfortunately, for those that threw their kayaks into the garage, or even gently placed their canoe right side up on the corner of a large closet, their boats and water toys may have become compromised. There goes your boating season! Log Kayak Rack protects your summer toys and offers kayak, canoe, and paddle board storage that is easy to setup, offering 2-8 slots for all of your summer fun!

What’s So Special About A Storage Rack?

Have you ever heard of keeping up with the Jones’? Once you buy our rack, you will be the next Jones family on the block. Log Kayak Rack has created a kayak rack system that can be customized to your liking! We offer a variety of finishes to make our northern white cedar match your house, dock, or trim, and we can also leave this beauty unfinished, and let it turn to a beautiful, natural weathered grey. Our paddle board storage system and kayak rack system can both hold the heaviest of boats, up to 100 or more pounds! We offer easy assembly with a video on our website and our expert support if you were to ever need assistance! Not only are our racks custom fit with 2-8 slots for your boats, but they are all 100% made in the USA! This means our racks are built to last! Fitting all types and sizes of kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, our kayak rack system is free-standing and portable. It is so easy to set up that your neighbors may offer you money just to take yours!

The Real Reason for the Rack

Yes, it’s easy to assemble. Yes, it’s customizable. Yes, it’s super easy to setup. Yes, it’s for both outdoor and indoor use! There are so many good things to say about Log Kayak Racks but the number one, most important, ultimate goal of our racks is that they keep your kayak, canoe, paddle board, whatever you have, safe from deterioration. Its functional purpose is to clean up the waterfront and keep your precious items from getting ruined.

So, if you are ready for your kayak rack system or paddle board storage system, call Log Kayak Rack today! Each rack ships in approximately 5 days and should be received in less than 14 days! For more information, call us today at (715) 543-2006.

Quality Kayak/Canoe Storage Systems

Kayaks and canoes can be great fun, but storing them can be a headache. Some people leave them turned over on the ground all year long, making them a perfect place for animals to sleep under. Raccoons are not the nice, cuddly creatures we see in Disney movies, and finding one sleeping under your over-turned canoe is not exactly a welcome surprise. Some people hang their kayaks in the garage or store them in a boat house, but the Styrofoam in them can be an excellent source of warmth for mice in the winter. If you own a kayak, ensure that is stays in great condition by storing it properly with the help from Log Kayak Rack.

Storage System Specialized for Kayaks and Canoes

Specialized storage racks for kayaks and canoes are your best option. These racks can be free-standing or attachable to docks, garages, or even trees. Storage racks allow kayaks and canoes (and other items) to be stored off the ground, therefore preventing animals from sleeping under them and lessening the probability of mice chewing on them. Storing those items off the ground also prevents them from collecting mud during rain storms. The proper storage rack will allow your equipment to stay in better condition and therefore last longer.

Different Materials used for Kayak and Canoe Storage Systems:

  • Wood
  • Steel/Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum
  • PVC Piping
  • Straps/Pulley Hoists

Appealing Kayak Storage System

All the above storage options are all suitable materials for storing water equipment, but the benefits gained from wood, especially cedar log racks, are hard to ignore. Steel can last 25 years or so, but it can be rather ugly standing between the trees and next to a lake. Cedar log racks do not need to be painted and can be aesthetically pleasing sitting next to some sun-drenched beach property.

Easy to Use Kayak/Canoe Storage System

Log racks also make retrieving or storing a kayak or canoe very easy. Pulley hoists work well if someone knows what they’re doing, but a child and even teenagers can have complications with them (we all know how teenagers get lobotomies at 13 and aren’t given their brains back for about a decade). Imagine a careless teenager trying to get a kayak down from a pulley hoist. Cedar racks make retrieving and storing equipment a breeze.

Cedar log racks are also durable, obviously capable of withstanding the harshest elements (including teenagers). PVC can crack under extreme cold and aluminum can corrode, but cedar is weatherproof and can last in the same conditions for years.

Quality Storage Construction

Another advantage of cedar, particularly native species such as the Northern White Cedar, is that the racks are guaranteed to be made in North America. Non-native wood can have the possibility of being illegally imported. But buying native cedar means you have no risk of buying some cheaply made piece of metal spewed out on an assembly line from the other side of the world.

Of course, racks such as these can be used for more than just kayaks and canoes. Stand-up paddleboards, wakeboards, surfboards, water skis, and rafts are all possible uses for cedar log racks.

Shop our kayak storage systems online of contact us at 1-715-543-2006 for custom orders or any questions you may have.