The Ultimate DIY Kayak Crate With 6 Rod Holders (2.0)
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- The third video I ever made was "The Ultimate Kayak Crate with Rod holders".. And after 2 years… I’m building Version #2 with 6 upgrades to the build that Version 1 did not have. Let’s Go!
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**GEAR REFERENCED**
🐄 - 2 Milk Crates: geni.us/MilkCrate (Amazon)
😲 - 25ft Marine Grade Shock Cord: geni.us/ShockCord (Amazon)
👌 - 20 Mini Bungee Cords: hgeni.us/Bungees (Amazon)
🎨 - Spray Paint: geni.us/Rustoleum_Paint (Amazon)
✔️ - 8” Zip Ties: geni.us/ZipTies (Amazon)
🧰- 10’ piece of Black 1.5” PVC Pipe (Lowes or Home Depot)
🪓 - 4- 1’ Sections of 2X4 (Lowes or Home Depot)
🔫 - Heat Gun: geni.us/Heat_Gun (Amazon)
**VIDEOS REFERENCED**
🛶 - Native Slayer Full Walkthrough: • FISHING KAYAK SETUP! -...
🛶 - Bonafide P127 Review: • Bonafide P127 Fishing ...
**KAYAK FISHING OBSESSED (KFO SHOW) PODCAST**
🎙️ - Apple Podcast: apple.co/3IRFBKl
🎙️ - Spotify: anchor.fm/wendellfishing
**TOP 5 VIDEOS**
🎣 - 9 Beginner Kayak Fishing Mistakes I Made… And You Should Avoid!: • 9 Beginner Kayak Fishi...
🏪 - 19 Walmart Kayak Fishing Gear Hacks (Not Found in the Fishing Aisle): • 19 Walmart Kayak Fishi...
😡 - Why People Hate Kayak Fishing: • Why People Hate Kayak ...
🔥 - Fishing Kayak Setup: • FISHING KAYAK SETUP! -...
🎣 - Ultimate DIY Kayak Crate With Rod Holders: • The Ultimate DIY KAYAK...
**KAYAK FISHING OBSESSED (KFO SHOW) LIVE SHOW**
📺 - www.youtube.com/@wendellfishi...
**KAYAK CAMERA GEAR USED**
💣 - YakAttack Boomstick Pro: geni.us/YakAttackBoomstick (Amazon)
📸 - GoPro 8 Black: geni.us/Go_Pro_8 (Amazon)
🎙️ - Rode Mic: geni.us/Rode_Mic (Amazon)
📷 - Gopro Chest Mount: geni.us/ChestMountHarness (Amazon)
**SOCIALS**
👍 - Facebook: / wendellfishing
🤍 - Insta: / wendellfishing
🕦 - TikTok: / wendellfishing
💻 - Website: www.WendellFishing.com
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**TIMESTAMPS**
0:00 Version 1.0 Kayak Crate
0:15 Materials List
2:05 Tools Needed
3:15 Cutting The Milk Crate
4:50 Finishing the Top Crate
5:15 Attaching the Lid
8:42 Creating and Heat Molding ABS Rod Holders
10:04 Cutting Rod Holders
12:01 Attaching Rod Holders to Kayak Crate
15:33 Creating Safety's to Rod Holders
20:16 Creating Shock Cord Webbing for Lid
23:00 How to Attach Kayak Crate to Kayak
#WendellFishing - Sport
Gotta be the best looking DIY kayak crate I’ve ever seen!
I definitely like the color to the crates on V2. Thanks Colsen!
Real men have tools. Well done!
As I was watching this I started questioning a lot of the things you were doing and then I figured out why you did them and thought, “This man is a genius.” Especially the rod holders great crate man
Thanks boss!
Learned a few things on this.
Awesome Ed.. hope they were good things and not... "Definitely not going to do that" things
@@wendellfishing lmao definitely good things
Nice update.
Idea to save weight: skip the wood and just use more ABS Pipe👍🏻
Right on Breaux... you talking about the floor runners?
Could always use top of the milk create he didn’t use
I resined followed your older video I really enjoyed making my crate and it works GREAT
Heck Yeah!
I got my crates for free from the back of a gas station. I noticed a stack sitting there for a while. I asked the guy if u could take a couple, now I got a kayak cart.
Hey.. as a professional fundraiser... I can appreciate that you asked. SCORE!
Great improvements on V2!
Thanks Nicknack! Appreciate it.
Extra tip - use the other half of your cut crate to raise it. It's lighter than wood and you already have it.
I just watches the other 30 mins ago. How funny
What are the chances!
Thank you for the idea and design Daren! I just made one, but did a couple things a little differently. Firstly, I used a cut up cam strap as a locking latch, it wont stretch out over time as much, but it was a pain to install as I sewed the tag end onto the crate. Second, I routed the shock cord around the rim of the lid section so there is just a touch more room up top. One minor design flaw I noticed through watching a bunch of your videos, is that the top gets deformed from the pressure of the shock cord pulling the sides in, I didn't particularly like that, so I made a small square out of quarter round moulding, that just sits under the cord and is held on by the pressure. Finally, I used the upper sections of the top cut crate and used that as the rod holder spacers, which worked out better for me as I purchased some rod holders off of amazon that have a slight standoff where they bolt on, it also allowed my to run the bolts all the way through the sides of the crate to make a bomber connection holding them on. If you would like some pictures feel free to reach out!
Right on!
Great video I really enjoyed version 1.0and I really enjoyed 2.0.
Since you said, you love tools, you should buy a pair of flush cut at Harbor freight. They’re like four bucks no more sharp edges with zip ties.
Thanks LBF! Good call on the flush cuts at harbor freight. Thanks for the tip.
I've seen some guys take a cooler, and turn that into a storage bin, with rod holders and all that. I like the idea of using half for my lunch and drinks/ice pack, and a cutting board as a divider, then room on the other side for tackle bins. Once the lunch is gone, throw a few fish in there as well.
Makes sense to me!
For the Tie Wraps you can use a lighter to melt the cut end just a bit to smooth them out.
Solid tip!
It's easy to see how time spent on the water has helped you to create something so great - thanks for the video!
Thanks John... Appreciate it!
Love it! I do have the old yakpak crate but I did add the bungee cords for the rod holders per your 1st build. I found a that if you use heat shrink tubes on the hook of the bungee cord it doesn't scratch your reels up as much
Solid Add... I see a 3.0 Video in the works already!
Using the top section of the black crate you threw away will fit on the bottom. It will fit the crate perfectly, water will run through and it will be lighter.
I see a 3.0 in my future!
Just came back to this vid, And finally got around to building one of these, Thank you Wendell! (did run me about $30 bucks because I bought some already made rod holders and straps, But I used the lid idea from you!)
Right on.. Hope it treats you well!
It may not work with your application due to the rudder location, but you could cut the left over section of the black crate to make your stand off to lift the crate of of the bottom of the yak.
I thought of this only after I tossed the remnant of the second crate when I built may last crate. Arrgh!
Right on.. Solid tip for sure
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Babe!
Who else thought he was going to add a wine bottle holder on this crate when you saw the bottle on the table? Maybe for the 3.0 version?
Oh yeah..... 3.0 for sure!!
Isn't it amazing "Common Sense... isn't so common!"
This is a great..."DIY" video!
Thanks boss! Appreciate it!
Best I’ve seen so far. You just got another loyal subscriber..
Marcos.. My man.. Thanks brother... appreciate it
Awesome video. Just ordered my gopro to get more videos done. Hopefully we can collaborate one day.
Right on brother! It's an addiction
@Wendell Fishing it really is I'm going from the 8.5 ft lifetime to a 10.5 pelican with the stadium style seat.
@@Gymmafia88 AWESOME!
Love your design and a tip for a anyone putting this together, take a pair of plyers and twist around the ends of the tie wraps and they will come off nicely with no sharp edges and flush
Solid Tip Tom! Thanks boss!
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Nice! Can't wait to see this in action.
Right on Brother!
One thing you could use on the PVC for the reel seat is a rotary tool with cutoff blades and drum sanding mandrels. You might even be able to use the rotary to cut the milk crate and drill the holes for the zip tie and bungee cord. One place I would look at for the bungee/shock cord is Paracord Planet as they have a large variety of sizes and colors as well as end fasteners and tools, one item to look at would be a fid. A fid is used for threading paracord or bungee/shock cord through holes and prevents the cut end from fraying as you thread it.
I would go to a store like Home Depot to see if they have some scrap 1x4 for the spacer as you can sometimes get that for free.
I was thinking of using a nut and bolt near the bottom of the pipe to help in holding the rod up and not put a strain on the reel itself.
Right on MSSMith! Always good to have options!
Thank you very much, I will make one.
Right on! Let me know how it turns out!
Well done - great video.
Thanks boss.. hope it treats you well
Looks great brother!
Thanks Fernando! Appreciate it.
You are always going to have someone complain… I liked your project and for many… it is an easy and doable project that will work perfect.
I asked the local Walmart and they gave me 2 new Borden milk crates. I built it basically the same (a few years ago) it holds 6 rods, has a 25 watt x 1.1 amph solar panel on a hinged mount over the area you have with shock cords and that charges my 54 amph Dakota LiPo battery during the day as I use my Newport Vessels 36 lb. Thrust salt water trolling motor as I fish both fresh and salt water… you can go as simple or as crazy as you want… the main thing is “you built it” and that makes it special… any lazy so and so can buy one…
Thanks Ray.. Appreciate it and I like the Solar Option you got going on. Well done.
Congratulations Darren. Got a link to your video from Kayak Angler Magazine email.
You have certainly come a long way. Keep up the good work. 🎣
Thanks boss! I didn't know that was even happening until now! :)
I just made a different one for myself but this type of DIY job is always fun and easy. Mine looks fantastic. and it works great.
Heck yeah! Gotta Love the simplicity of the Milk Crate
Would like to se a photo of your version.
@@raybenash8347 Help me out.. what are you looking for specifically?
@@wendellfishing Hi Wendell - your video is totally clear. I was actually asking Steve Hogan for a pic of his version just for reference. So was referring to Steve Hogans reply.
@@raybenash8347 Ahhh.. now I'm following.. thanks!
Dude I found this link from kayak angler magazine in my inbox!!! Your a superstar baby!
That's Funny, I didn't even know that was going out.
U are my friend. Wow, what a great build my gigs will do a great job . Thank you so much
Glad to help
Once again nice nice! That saves money so you can buy more Dewalt power tools 😂. Most of mine are Harbor Freight or yard sale
Hey.. as long as they work right! How is that roof coming along?
@@wendellfishing Had to order the materials. They'll be here end of March.
It'll take 2 days to construct if I take my time. When all finished I'll have a electric fireplace, 32" TV , soundbar, recessed lighting and table top gas grill. I'll be watching CZcams fishing podcasts lol
@@lowlifeangler That will be frickin awesome.. well done brother
@@wendellfishing I send you video when I get done
Great video! For those whp don't have the time or aren't skilled with tools you can buy a very similar crate from Flambeau. I bought mine about 10 years ago and it is still working great. The current version is named the Tuff Krate Premium #455TKP and retails for around $100. It only comes with 2 rod holders, so I added another 3 to mine. It has many holes and hook on points so the amount of additions is limitless. When fishing on my yak, I found it was hard to close the top lid so I added parachute cord to keep the lid from opening all the way. After watching your video, I also added the shock cord to the top of the top lid for even more storage.
Right on brother! Sounds like you got a good setup. Get Some!
Really like the cord on top. Looking it up now
Does your wife know you used the wood tools on pvc? 😨
Right on LIT!
Shhhh :)
Killer video and I'm sure that if a person doesn't have the basic tools needed to construct this awesome crate, surely they know someone who does. Besides, if you don't personally own the tools displayed in video than you should probably go ahead and make the investment, because a person needs tools lol
True story there boss!
Thanks for sharing, BTW the DIY HATERS would be a danger to themselves. They don't need power tools... 🤣 🍺🎣
Ha! Love it
i got an ancient milk crate that has a steel band around the top, using that for my body, buildin this crate up today!!
Heck yeah brother! Let me know how it turns out!
@@wendellfishing got a bass raider for dirt cheap, gunna outfit the 'kayak crate' and use it for the lil tub!! kayak in the future for sure, but milk crates are everywhere and this is a fairly simple project that can be banged out in a morning so i can't imagine i wont make more
Heck yeah!
@@wendellfishing taggin you in an instagram post right meow!
Heyooo
I spent a good 6 hours making one of these from your videos and a few others.. only to realize I was to fat to access it. But I'm working on that now, and I'm hoping to be at least 25 pounds lighter this summer. I want to get my moneys worth from this damn kayak!
Heck Yeah Anger Tone!!!! You got this
Be strong, My Brutha! We are only presented with challenges. I have mine, you have yours. WE shall prevail!
@@InsanityProductionsl I’m down 25 pounds so far and in debt for $2750 after buying a old town pdl 120. I was able to stand on it and turn around completely. So I can def use the crate now. I will continue my weight loss journey.
Instead of using wood blocks for final yak fit, how’s bout utilizing remnant top of sacrificial crate, cut to size and secured to box bottom. Good video. This’ll be a breeze. Thx.
I can definitely see that working.. solid. Let me know how it works for ya.
Incredible video brother! I will definitely be making my own. Love your channel, incredible information. Thank you!!
Right on Brian! Happy to help!
Get a silver sharpie for the black ⚫️ items. Nice build 👌
Nice crate !!! Want to find out what the top bungies are for? What do you use it for and what do you get inside? I used the bottom of another crate and cut it out to make a top secured by tie wraps
Top bunjees are really for anything. I stick hats, batteries that run my gopro, bait bags, and anything I don't want falling in the water when I open my crate for something else.
Great tips
If someone doesn't have tools, someone shouldn't be watching DIY videos 😉
Big Facts
You can twist the tails on zip ties with pliers till they fall off, no sharp edges
Solid Tip! Thanks boss
Sorry I missed the live, had to do domestic stuff lol. Great show and excellent subject! I agree with everything you guys said. I use all of those methods every time I fish. I heard Jermaine mention my name and extremely appreciate the mention. He suggested the Knuklhed be more social and I agree. I wanted meet all you guys and made a few but not enough time at the meetings.
Great Feedback brother!
@@wendellfishing I thought the Live was still up when I posted lol
Your garage is so clean, how do you find anything? 😂
Great video, dude! 🤘
I shove it all in the basement :)
Might have to upgrade my DIY crate now !! Great stuff
Right on brother! I have been running this for years !
For this project I believe I’d just get some actual rod holders. I’ve seen 4-packs available for as little as $10 at times. Much less work, smoother edges, they’re slotted to hold spinning rods better, and they have raised flat surfaces for mounting on the back side. You can even get them in different colors too.
If you do decide to make your own rod holders, nail polish remover (100% acetone) will work to remove the writing that is on the sides of the pipe, and if you use PVC (white plumbing pipe or gray electrical conduit) then it also takes the glossy finish off of the pipe so paint will stick better. It might work the same on black ABS but ABS is a different material so I don’t know.
You could do that but they will be lower quality and I would argue the smooth edges. If you sand it down right.. it's a smooth as butter.
Great video thank you
Thanks PB... hope it serves you well.
take a hand held torch go over the part you cut out should knock off the sharp edges of the rod holders
son of a gun you put a little thought into this bad dude. very nice work i ended up using tiny bolts for mine but they stick out some and hope they cause no issue, if so im going the zip tie route. nice job again
Right on brother! I hope you love it
Wowzerrs!!! That crate is one shweet specimen 💪😎🇺🇸 ... do you have a video covering what items you put inside the crate ?
I don't.... But I probably should!
@wendellfishing , I know everyone probably utilizes the space in their crate differently, but not everyone is a heavy hitter like my boy Daren over @wendellfishing lol .. gotta make sure I follow the lead 💯 👌
@@K.doug369 I will whip something up
Some people forget DIY stands for Do it Yourself. It doesn’t stand for doing things without tools 😅
Big facts brother
I know what I'm doing this weekend.
Awesome.... let me know how it turns out!
I watched you make version 1 and now version 2. Love how you made a few modifications/upgrades to V2. I have a Future Beach fishing sit in kayak, think you could do a video on a DIY krate for that? Thinking it would have to be 13x13, but not sure on what tracking could/should be used. Think you are up for that challenge? I look forward to your response. Thanks.
Hey Heidi, I don't think a kayak crate for a sit in kayak would work out too well. I looked up your specific kayak and there's no room!
Please use a flush cut side cutter so you don't leave sharp zip tie ends!
Right on
Love this version a lot but one question. Why not use a long hex head bolt a flat washer to attach 2x4 to side of crate instead of zip ties?
Maybe 3.0 version!
NEW SUB!!!!! 🔥. I live near ya😊. And I'm getting back into fishing, but now I'm disabled 😢. That's ok, I just fall down and in....... Constantly 😅😂😅😂😅
Right on! Thanks for the sub and reach out anytime. Get Some!
Nice! Hows thatthing holding up? Im thinking i might use thicker tie wraps for the 2x4s
Holding up LIKE A BOSS! Thicker zips wouldn't hurt a thing. Right on
Can go to home depot and slowly buy tools as you do little projects then next thing you know you're self sufficient-ish... 🤯
Im gonna have to give this a shot cause I can’t see spending $100 -$150 on a Flambeau Tuff krate or Yak Attack Blackpak.
Right on brother... It's a fun build. Let me know how it turns out
If you don't have tools, instead of spending $200 on a crate, man up and buy $200 worth of tools and make your own crate! It will help your natural testosterone production.
Lol.. nice
Hell I got most of my tools from thrift stores, spend under 50 bucks on the tools. Also I used hinges I pulled of old cabinet with plastic spacer from left over crate for my lid.
I mean most men over the age 25 have most of tools of required….. most men under the age pf 25 can borrow the tools from there dad…. Most other men can borrow the tools from a buddy….. if u don’t have the tools… and none of ur friends/family have the tools….. u are in no way a man living in America
What size shock cord was. Looks perfect to what I’m working on.
Here ya go boss: geni.us/ShockCord
"But I don't have any tools" 🤣🤣🤣 Then why watch a DIY video? 😆😆😆
I hear ya brother.. I have no idea
Perhaps they were hoping for papier mache crafts or maybe glue and Popsicle sticks?
Going to get either the Lure 11.5 PDL, or Big Fish 108 or the Moken PDL 10.5, what would your choice be to help me. Thank you
Never been in any of em so I can't really help ya there.
What's the biggest point and advantage of having the lid? I like the rod holder idea but not quite sure if I'd do the lid, im tryna keep my load out minimalist and light as possible
I personally like the lid because it allows me to stuff bags of soft plastics, glasses, hats, batteries under the bungees really quick and access them really quick.
@@wendellfishing Oh right on makes sense!
Great walkthrough. Rather than zip tying the 2x4, just use pan head screws from the inside of the crate, would be more secure imo
Right on!
For those complaining about not having tools.....WELL, go make friends with someone who has the tools. Trade services, or pay a few bucks. It is not that hard. If someone need assistance in making something, all they got to do is ask.
Big facts there Mikell
To avoid knocking out another rod and reel when reaching for them, I wonder if simply clocking the rod holders differently would solve that, versus the differing "fanned" angles? By the way, what they charge for these yak boxes is ridiculous, in fact, all yak accesories are over-priced.
I agree.. those boxes are stupid $$$$
What diameter shock cord do you use?
Hey Kirby 3/16... heres the link if you need it geni.us/ShockCord
A regular retail milk crate usually cost around 6 dollars. This price sounds like a stolen one resell... Not sure, but fishy😅
I bought it at a local thrift store.
I do have the tools
my man!
You can also get them for free 😉
What guy doesn't own an assortment of basic hand tools?
I know quite a bit... to each his own I guess
What kind of a man doesn’t have tools
Right.. I love my tools
Poeople who have time to complain . Have too much time on their computer
Preach
What kind of dbag watches a DIY video if they don't have tools? Thanks for sharing.
Welcome to CZcams I guess
How many million milk crates have been stolen from dairy companies?
Milk crate theft is a really big problem for dairies and stores in the US and costs the industry thousands of dollars every year. While the big boys might be able to suck up this kind of loss, it can have a very real impact on the smaller shops and dairies and it’s You, as the consumer, who will end up paying for it... I don't buy milk but I down thumbed this video anyway.
Yeah.. I bought these boss.