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Old 05-18-2017, 10:47 AM
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Hey guys. I have a kayak that I would like to keep in a certain spot in the woods. Does anyone recommend a way to safely chain it to a tree or what type of lock to buy?
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Old 05-18-2017, 10:53 AM
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A bike cable lock that can fit at least one end through a scupper hole would allow you to chain it to a tree. If they really want to steal it they will. A camo colored yak might be a good idea.
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Old 05-18-2017, 11:23 AM
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Default Re: Kayak Storage Question

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Anybody who has ever attempted to lock up a tree stand or trail cam on public property can tell you someone will eventually hack away at your chain until they get what they want. Battery operated saws make stuff a lot easier to steal.

If the kayak has scupper holes, I'd go with the biggest chain you can fit through the holes and padlock it. They make specialty bicycle chains for this, but they can be quite expensive.

If you don't have scupper holes, I'm not sure how you would secure it.

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Old 05-18-2017, 12:51 PM
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Gorrilla makes a very large diameter locking cable to lock up tree stands. That's what I use through the scupper hole and around my rack. Why do you hate your kayak? Bring it inside and show her some love.
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Old 05-18-2017, 04:28 PM
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Is it too far to use a kayak caddy? U could use tow chain thru a scupper might be harder to cut than a cable
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Old 05-19-2017, 09:13 AM
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I've cabled yaks through the scupper holes several times on river trips when we have to to drive back to get the truck with the rack. Get a big cable like this.


http://www.homedepot.com/p/Master-Lo...2DCC/100345558

I would think twice about long term storage out in the woods though, Unless the yak is disposable.
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