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Canoe racks can make heading out to the lake a lot more feasible. If you can hoist your boat onto a rack designed specifically for a canoe, you won't have to worry about the shifting that can occur if the canoe were simply tied to the rooftop. However, you need to know how to use a canoe rack for it to come in handy. more »
The pointed shape of a canoe makes it difficult to store the boat safely. If you set your canoe down on the ground, it will tip over and place undue stress on one side of the hull. The best way to store a canoe is with a suspended canoe rack that can hold it in an upside-down position. You can purchase these at most outdoor equipment stores or save the money and make your own canoe rack. more »
There are a wide variety of ways to build a wooden canoe rack. Racks can range from simple post and wide crossbeam assemblies to T-shaped racks that hold up to eight canoes in a vertical stack. They can be leaned up against the garage, A-frames that stand in the yard or slings that hang from the eaves of the garage. Here are some suggestions for how to plan a wooden canoe rack. more »
A canoe rack is a great accessory for a pick-up truck. It can be used to tow your canoe to your favorite pond or to carry ladders and other accessories like rafts, kayaks and more. You can build these racks from 2-inch steel pipes if you have welding equipment or access to a welder. They will be very strong and sturdy just like your truck and it really beats carrying the canoe in the bed with the tail gate down. more »
If, like most canoeing enthusiasts, you've begun to collect canoes, you're probably in need of a storage solution. Homemade canoe racks can be designed in a variety of styles and help you keep your boats clean and up off the ground. Here are some homemade rack designs that fit a variety of spaces and storage requirements. more »
Have more than one canoe and need to get them to the water a little easier? This can be a dilemma, but a remedy can be found by converting your old utility trailer to a canoe hauling machine. It just requires a little material, a few tools and a little time. more »
Canoeing is a pleasurable recreational sport that combines exploring nature's beauty with physical exercise. The ideal storage device for your canoe is a rack that hangs from the ceiling of your garage, carport or shed. You can create this rack from simple materials and without extensive carpentry knowledge. more »
Car-topping a canoe can be tricky. A canoe bottom is curved and can act like a wing, lifting the body of the boat and making it dance around on top of your car when you're driving at 50 to 70 miles an hour. Securing the boat is essential to safely carrying a canoe on top of your vehicle, but so is protecting the surface finish of your automobile. Here are a couple of quick and easy solutions to effectively securing your canoe. more »
Hauling a canoe on top of your pickup can be problematic. Simply strapping it to the roof and bed puts the canoe at an upward angle toward the front and causes a lot of lift as you are driving down the road. The solution is to lift the canoe out of the truck bed so that it is carried flat and level above the truck. You need to build a frame for that. more »
Canoeing is a lifetime sport that is not only a healthy past time, but a recreation that can turn into an adventure each time you push out onto the water. Canoes are light, portable, and stable boats that are worthy of trolling through a back-country stream or braving the waves of open water, however the problem comes when it is time to store the canoe, rather than ride in it. Storage for a V-hulled boat is not always easy to come by, however a simple rack can be made for just a few dollars if you have exposed rafters in your garage or storage building. more »
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