How to Protect Kayaks From the Sun

Whether you have a little house on the beach or a cabin in the mountains, the sun will continue to shine on your gear. Just like we should protect our skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays, we should also protect our kayaks, surfboards and other outdoor gear.

The sun’s UV rays can damage almost any surface after prolonged periods of exposure. It’s best to take the necessary precautions to ensure your watercraft is ready for adventure at any time.

3 Ways to Protect Your Kayak From the Sun

It’s important to understand that your kayak is made out of plastic that can quickly age due to sun exposure. However, with a little prevention, you can keep your kayak protected for years to come.

1.    Store Your Kayak Out of the Sun

The number one way to protect your kayak is to keep it out of direct sunlight when storing. During regular use, overexposure isn’t a concern. However, if you store your kayak in full sun, overexposure is likely. Place your kayak upside down and off the ground for optimum protection.

2.    Invest in Kayak Protectant

Kayak protectant is a spray that you apply to your kayak, just like sunscreen. It deflects the sun’s rays, protecting the brittle plastic underneath. It’s easy to apply and relatively inexpensive, perfect for use on all of your watercraft.

3.    Consider Purchasing a Kayak Cover

A kayak cover is a great way to deflect the sun’s damage while also keeping the inside of your kayak clean and dry. You can purchase a full kayak cover for the entire body as well as a cockpit cover to protect the inside.

Choose a Kayak Storage Rack for Ultimate Protection

No sun protection regimen is complete without the proper storage for your gear. A log kayak rack is a great way to store your kayaks, small boats, longboards and more safely and securely. They make it easy to store your watercraft off the ground, away from sources of potential wear and tear. Plus, they help organize your home, lodge or cabin.

Want to Learn More About Protecting Your Gear?

Your kayak is a source of fun and enjoyment throughout the year. Protect your kayak by storing it out of the sun, considering kayak protectant and investing in a quality cover. For ultimate protection, order a custom kayak rack to fit your storage needs. To learn more about protecting your gear, send us a message!

What Size Kayak Rack is Right for Me?

Your kayaks, small boats and other watercraft need a safe place to call home when not in use. Proper storage helps protect your kayaks from wear and tear and organizes your outdoor space. However, how do you choose a kayak rack that’s the perfect fit?

What Watercraft Will You Be Storing and Where?

First and foremost, it’s important to consider what watercraft you’ll be storing. Do you own kayaks alone? Or, do you need to store kayaks and a small john boat? A log kayak rack can store:

  • Canoes
  • Stand up paddleboards
  • Rafts
  • Wakeboards
  • Surfboards
  • Small boats
  • Skis

And so much more. Understanding what you need to store will help you decide what size kayak rack will best hold it all. Our storage racks are built to withstand weights of 100 to 150 pounds, depending on the size.

You’ll also need to consider where your storage rack will be placed at your home or lodge. Will you want your rack to stand freely outside? Or, do you want to display your kayak by hanging it on a tree or wall? You can also choose a kayak rack that mounts to your dock. Where you wish to place your storage rack will directly impact the size.

Choose a Custom Kayak Rack Design to Fit Your Needs

For any configuration or size specifications, we create log kayak racks to fit. If you can’t seem to find a configuration that works, you can choose a custom kayak rack designed just for you. Often, depending on the number of watercraft, multiple storage racks work best.

Beyond customizing the size of your rack, we also offer different finishing options to fit the look and feel of your home, lodge or cabin. Log kayak racks are easy to assemble and will last for many years to come.

Need Help Deciding Which Kayak Rack is Best?

Do you still need help deciding which kayak rack will fit your storage needs the best? Want to order a custom kayak rack design? You can send us a message today for answers to all of your questions or to get started on that custom design.

How to Order a Custom Kayak Rack Online

Your outdoor sports equipment such as your kayaks deserve proper storage. During the off-season, your kayaks, boats, longboards and more have the potential to suffer wear and tear if stored on the ground or in a tight space. A custom kayak storage rack is made to fit your unique needs out of premium materials and built tough to withstand years of use.

It’s All in the Details: Creating Your Kayak Rack Specs

Before you order your custom kayak rack, you should understand the specifications you need your kayak rack built to satisfy. Our custom racks are built in many different sizes. First, decide what you’ll need to store. Do you own mostly kayaks? Or, do you own a mix of watersport equipment? From here, you can choose between:

  • 8 Place Storage Rack: Perfect for storing up to eight kayaks and canoes.
  • 6 Place Storage Rack: This rack is great for storing up to six kayaks, canoes, paddleboards or a mix of all three.
  • 4 Place Storage Rack: Our quad racks are perfect for small groups that want to store their kayaks, canoes or paddleboards together.
  • 2 Place Storage Rack: With two slots in the front, you can store a combination of equipment or two of the same.
  • 2 Place Double Sided Rack: This two-sided rack offers a slot on both sides for lower to the ground access for kayaks, canoes, small boats and
  • 2 Place Mountable Rack: This rack is mountable, allowing you to store your equipment on a wall of your choice.

Once you decide on a configuration, decide on which finish you would like for your rack including unfinished, finished with one coat of natural stain or finished with one coat of canyon brown stain. From here, you’re ready to place your first order.

Ordering Your Kayak Rack Online

To order your kayak online, our online store makes it easy. Simply click Shop Online to see the vast selection of configurations and options. Find a configuration that fits your needs, choose your finish and add your rack to the cart. Don’t forget to purchase ground screw anchor kits to keep your rack secure.

Once you’re ready to check-out, continue through the purchasing process and pay via credit card or PayPal. You can expect your rack to ship within one week of your purchase.

Reach Out to Log Kayak Rack Today

Need help ordering the right custom storage rack for your space? Send us a message today!

Understanding the Many Design Options for Your Kayak Rack

When you buy a new kayak, you will want to protect your investment with the right type of storage unit. Selecting the right design can be challenging, because of the many options available for kayak rack designs. Here are some of the design decisions you will need to make.

Kayak Rack Material

Kayak storage units come in a variety of materials that include, wood, metal, nylon and other industrial-strength fabrics, and PVC. Selecting the best material for your kayak rack depends on several factors, including whether you will be storing your kayak inside or outside, how many kayaks you will be storing, how much room you have for storage and, of course, your budget.

At Log Storage Rack, we believe that wood is best for most situations. We usually chose Northern white cedar or other wood that can stand up to a variety of conditions. This outstanding weather-resistant wood is our first choice for both our custom racks and our stock kayak racks.

Kayak Rack Size

The size of your kayak rack depends on how many kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards you need to store or intend to buy in the future. Kayak racks are usually built to hold, two, four, six or eight watercraft. The size is also a factor of whether the rack is free standing or will be mounted on a wall or dock.

The Shape of Your Kayak Rack

The shape of your kayak rack is an integral part of the design. Will it be an A-frame or tree rack?

Some considerations include whether you will be storing your kayaks inside or outside and whether you will need to cover the rack during the winter. Will you want a roof included with the kayak storage rack?

The shape is also a function of whether the rack will be freestanding or attached to a wall or other upright structure.  Another storage option is a J-cradle, a simple shape that allows you to hang a kayak or canoe on a wall.

The Kayak Rack’s Finish

Part of determining the material to be used to build a kayak storage rack is deciding how you want it finished.

  • Do you want a rustic look? If so, then wood, such as the Northern white cedar used at Log Kayak Rack, would be a great choice. You can either stain and finish it or leave it to weather naturally.
  • Metal can be panted, although most people prefer to leave it unpainted, as once you paint, it will need repainting at some point!
  • PVC is usually white, although you can find colored PVC.

The main consideration with finishes for your kayak storage rack is maintenance: How often will you need to refresh the finish?

Rack Movability

Some kayak racks come with wheels for more flexibility in location. A wheeled rack works best with smaller racks.

Need Help With Your Kayak Rack Design? Call Log Kayak Rack.

Want help in selecting the perfect kayak storage rack for your needs? Talk with us about design options for kayak storage. Call Log Kayak Rack at 715-543-2006or contact us online.

Log Kayak Rack Montana

Let’s face it, Montana has some of the most beautiful, natural sights to behold and if you live there you know what you have going for you. Overhead are blue skies, frosted with fluffy white clouds, mountain peaks towering through and large, clear lakes below. It is the kind of beauty people flock to and if you are lucky enough to live in this beautiful state it’s almost guaranteed you’ve purchased some sort of aquatic equipment to assist you in your journeys exploring your beautiful home state. Kayaking in Montana is a dream of many peoples, keep your dreams alive and your ability to grab your kayak and explore on a beautiful day of your choosing. Are you protecting your kayak(s) after each adventure? If not, don’t count on it to be in the same condition as the years go by. Instead, get the most out of your kayaks by storing them properly and making your next paddle out easy as can be.

Keep your Kayak Safe in its Down Time

Kayaking is popular in Western Montana & Glacier National Park because of the variety of levels you can choose from and, as we have mentioned before, the exquisite beauty. Avid kayakers clean, wax and ensure their watercraft is ready for the water when they are, this includes proper storage during down time. Our Log Kayak Racks are weatherproof and durable racks specifically built to safely keep kayaks, canoes and SUPs stored properly and displayed beautifully for easy and organized access whenever the mood strikes.

Log Kayak Rack has Multiple Kayak Rack Designs to choose from or you can design your own and our woodworkers can bring it to life and ship it to your property, even already stained if you would like. We are located and craft Log Kayak Racks out of Wisconsin. From there they will be shipped to your door unassembled, watch our instructional video online or read our instructions to put the logs together. We warranty our product for one year upon the date of purchase and we also offer a full return if you are not satisfied with our product within 7 days of receipt of goods.

Solid Built Kayak Rack

These are solid pieces of furniture built to store and protect your kayak collection so that you can keep your paddle in hand for longer and not worry about kayak damages, repairs or needing a new one because of damages due to where you last placed it, instead of a wicked story. Shop our Entire Log Kayak Rack Selection Online Now!

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Log Storage Rack for Kayaks & Canoes

Are you looking for a beautiful solution to safely and securely store your kayaks and canoes? Our Northern White Cedar Log Storage and Display Systems are built to handle the weather and secure your boats safely when not in use. If you are looking to put your investments safely away and prevent damage while they are not at play consider our handcrafted storage racks. You have the choice to select from our popular kayak/canoe storage racks or collaborate with our woodworkers to create a functional design that works for your exact space.

Choose Your Log Kayak/Canoe Rack Design

  • 4 Kayaks or 4 Canoes & SUPs- If you have collected many small boats over the years on your property our kayak/canoe racks can safely hold the entire family’s collection of boats, canoes, kayaks, sups, paddles, surfboards and more.
  • 6 Kayaks or 6 Canoes – If the water is your hobby and you share it with the people in your life chances are the number of boats you own starts to multiply. Our boat rack can keep what you do have safe now and have a space open if you decide to add one or two more.
  • 4 Kayaks or 4 Canoes – Quickly grab a boat by the shore and paddle out with a convenient storage rack placing your boats safely at the shore for any time use when you want to explore.
  • 2 Kayaks or 2 Canoes – They say all you need is a paddle and a canoe, but we think you need a storage rack too. We can help you store your canoe, kayak or SUP – even if you have one.
  • Custom Configurations – Have a custom design? Our woodworkers can craft a functional storage rack to fit your needs and the area. We can build a roof over your rack, add wood storage, raise, lower and tweak our solidly crafted designs to fit your property, canoe and kayak needs.

Choose Your Log Kayak/Canoe Rack Finish

  • Unfinished – If you wish to stain your log kayak/canoe rack or just enjoy the look of naturally weathered wood an unfinished boat storage system will last a good 25 years.
  • Finished Natural – We offer one coat of stain to the logs, this will intensify its natural grain visibility and help protect against UV Rays and moisture.
  • Finished Canion Brown – For a deep brown stained kayak/canoe rack we provide your product to you already stained with SuperDeck Canyon Brown. This will give it a protective and attractive edge out in the elements.

Order Online, we ship throughout the USA & to Canada! Or call us at 1-715-543-2006.

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