How to Store A Kayak | Long Term Storage for Kayaks and Fishing Kayaks

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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[MNKayakFishingAdventures]

Great info! Thanks, gonna share with our club.

[Dr_Footbrake]

If you have a sit in/sea/touring kayak I’d recommend supporting it at the two points where the bulkheads are as they offer a bit more strength vs the other sections of the kayak.

[pamelaklemp]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks 😊. I just bought the Sportsman 106, PADDLE ONLY Version. The added info about the UV protection was helpful too, I'm in central Florida for a few months so that's extra important 😉 THANKS FOR THE INFO.

[GrandPoppyA]

Unfortunately my AP 120 is being banished to the backyard here in Phoenix. I see that lateral support is recommended since it will be stored upside down, but not sure how that is done. Do you have instructions on how to approach this?

[BassKing]

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

[nickkline]

I just picked up a sportsman 106 paddle only. Would storing inside upside down on a padded mattress be ok or would deck side up be better? What’s your thoughts on using the mattress?

[collinstuart]

I just store mine in garage deck side up on old sofa cushions along the bottom of the kayak! I hope that’s the best and need my kayak to be comfy lol when not in use

[jerrylum]

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?

[manujasenevirathne]

Please let me know safety for the kayak set up leaning on to a wall upright (vertically) placed safely without falling off. ? Is it okey for the structure of the kayak to place like that? Its a sit on kayak

[jasonhayes]

Thanks for the valuable advice. I just moved my Autopilot in my finished basement on saw horses that aren't padded. Going to get some memory foam and pad the saw horses asap.

[MyJaguer]

In Spanish!!! Tienen muchos compradores de este lado!
Saludos

[ericschinn]

I have an Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL being stored suspended with two kayak straps deck-side up.
What are the downsides of doing this?

[ManukauYakkin]

Is it acceptable to store a 132 upside down on padded saw horses long term indoors

[spagnolo]

Excelente video ?? Old town los mejores Kayaks 💪🏼

[TheDevilguy]

So can keep it in the bed of my truck deck side down?

[kle]

I don't have space inside for my 2 kayaks and plan to build some type of wooden structure in my backyard. It wood be cool if I could add caster wheels to the structure for maneuverability. But not sure if there are any casters in the market that are suitable for permanent use outdoors and exposed to rain and the weather?

[pierrelemoine]

In some of the Facebook sportsman user groups it was mentioned that top waters and sportsman kayaks could be stored flat right side up.

I'm going to make some shelves of untreated plywood and put the sportsman on the shelf right side up. It will be supported all the way along.

Is this ok? Or would pvc bunks running underneath in the hull chines be better?

Thanks!

[MrNiceCobra]

What about hanging kayak from the wall, indoor, on straps(slings) that is sold for it? If yes, Sideway? Upright? Upside down? For Sit in and SOT please.

[kennylitch]

I have the PDL 106, can I leave it on my Yakima rack and roll trailer and pad the round bars?

[blinderb]

My bottom kayak, a SOT, if hull side down on the cement garage floor. Should I get it off of the cement for any reason? Asking from Wisconsin.