[Paddlewise] kayak stands

Bill Leonhardt wrote:
"I want to build some better, more stable, kinder-to-the-boat, portable
stands... that incorporate some or all
of the following:
	Portable (aka light weight)
	Non corroding	
	Folding for easier storage	
	Stable during use (such as flipping the boat when rinsing)
	Easily constructed 
	Low cost
 I see it as a way of making
equipment that helps extend a great day (since, presumably, you've already
been paddling) and I'd like to take a little care with this."


Bill, being a lazy sort, I have found it handy, inexpensive and generally
serviceable to place my kayak on a beach recliner for hosing off, coating
with 303, light work, etc.  This is the type of folding recliner with an
adjustable-tilt chairback and a leg-length forward section.  I use the type
with a thick, synthetic-covered pad and put the back in the fully or
near-fully down position.  It meets most of your criteria and is
multi-purpose,  being alternatively useful to support a reclining tired
paddler (great extension of the day, especially with one's favorite
beverage in hand!).  
	The only downside is the low height, but that could be remedied easily I'm
sure, for example with some PVC pipe.

Happy Trails!
	John



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