DIY Outriggers Balancers Kayak

Build your own outriggers for your fishing kayak

[@TennisOnion]

Congratulations this is the most simple and practical solution I have seen to date for a variety of reasons. I will definitely consider this mod on my kayak.

[@metalwood7225]

I couldnt agree more

[@ALFarrell-kv6ok]

That's the best and simplest design of the many examples I've seen. Possibly the least expensive also. And likely even lighter than most. Thanks for posting it.

[@tonyrobles8114]

Excellent idea, Tim. Thank you for a simple and flexible installation. Tony R

[@Stanpianoman-zs7gy]

I've seen lots of diy videos on making these but I like yours the best.

[@punasurf4697]

Getting ready to do something similar but I'm going to add upright pole holders to the middle support pvc. Thanks for the video.

[@jarquin1970]

Thanks mate! Great idea, I made it for kayak and works perfect! Cheers and greeting all the way from Guatemala!

[@timhaddon7071]

jarquin1970 Awesome! Glad to hear it! I might add more float to mine but happy with it as is.

[@danielwagner6290]

That's exactly how I would do it. We think alike but you did it first. Great job and video.

[@carolurban1458]

What an awesome way to make them. Love the pin idea!

[@waynedavies3185]

On my canoe, I have mine spread out 3 ft from the hull ( a distance of at least, half the length of my canoe, across from air blatter on one side to the other blatter on the other side. side). I might add, I made mine with two equally sized air blatters for each side (one located, just above the other, per side). Only one blatter lightly skims the water per side, on a smooth lake. If for some reason, one blatter goes under, there's another blatter of equal value, and size, right above it, to add more stability, if and when it's needed.

[@mickclee6829]

*Very well-made, stable, comfortable **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love that everything fits in bag. Easy to paddle for single person as well, however might be too heavy to carry by one.*

[@leondiaz932]

I espect to do almost the same idea, but with a spike shape in front of the pipes to move forward easy. Thanks for the video.

[@travisscavone2920]

i had an idea like this but i really like this idea man ty

[@overtigo5d]

awesome, been looking all night for diy stabilizers. Just thought of this and happened on your video. Totally what i was thinking but i wanted to put mine through the rod holders, different buoy setup, but hey nice idea man

[@timhaddon7071]

Thanks. Let me know how yours works. Would love to see the setup.

[@stevenscott9750]

Brilliant idea, I might copy 👌🏻

[@wei9070]

Great idea . Love it

[@chrisparker2360]

best I have seen to date. I have just bought a lifetime kayak and was looking at all types of outriggers. I think though I would use large marine fenders and incorporate your extension tubing idea. Was thinking as well using spring loaded clips instead of a bolt and secure these to the kayak so if I accidentally dropped them they don't end up at the bottom of the ocean.. I also like the idea of bringing the outriggers close to the hull when paddling. Questions: 1) What depth is best to keep the riggers just in the water, 2)what angle should they be to hull (same angle to the hull? Or something different.).

[@douglastardiff1827]

love it ill be making them for my kayak

[@readyplayer5661]

Brilliant idea!

[@getoffyourbassandletsfish7651]

Sweet idea 🏆💡

[@dattruong2138]

Thank you for the video. Very informative. Good job👍. This will be a game changer for me

[@timhaddon7071]

Thanks Dat. Hope it works out for you!

[@thepurpleroom222]

@@timhaddon7071 This Is THE BEST Kayack OutRigger Video EVER!! 😮 Is It Possible For You To List Everything You Bought For This Project? Cause I Wanna Do The SAME Thing To MY Kayack, And I'm NEW To Self Construction..😮

[@scar296700]

So glad i found this video

[@FloydCAdams]

Just saw the video and I think it's a great idea. Did you happen to have a measurement and cutting list for the PVC? Looks like 1" and 3" PVC but can't really tell.

[@ubercop2000]

i like this one the most

[@na-fd8pf]

Dang! I waisted money before I found your video. Great idea thanks

[@bkm___]

👍I will use this one

[@bigalcervantes5118]

Good video simple and easy

[@timhaddon7071]

Big Al Cervantes thank you!

[@coreybusby5633]

Awesome

[@just1smothie]

Well made. but does it work? Can't really know without seeing it on the water.

[@michaeldixon3445]

Nice simple setup i was thinking some 45 elbows on the front of floats then cap them off might create a little less drag in the water

[@timhaddon7071]

michael dixon thanks for the comment. I can see that working!

[@aussie6639]

Excellent idea and simple, just a quick question, how did you determine the length of the horizontal pvc out and how long at the 90 degree elbow to water line please

[@timhaddon7071]

For the length out from boat I did the max it would go out which is determined by how much of the pipe will fit inside the pipe to secure it close to boat. As for depth I used the water line on the kayak side and tested it a couple of times to determine how long to have the 45 degree elbow.

[@exvan3571]

GREAT vid!! I saw your reply to a commenter saying you needed more flotation. Have you tried adding a couple inches to your verticals that attach to the pods? This would make a big difference. You could try different lengths before cementing them together.

[@timhaddon7071]

Thanks - haven't been out this year yet, but may give that a try.

[@robertotesta493]

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[@johnforr8883]

Tim, great idea. I like that you can extend the outriggers since I have a narrow mangrove tunnel to squeeze through. Question. How did you secure the floats to the outrigger pipes?

[@timhaddon7071]

Hello John, I put a 90 degree elbow on the pipe and added a connector that was threaded. Then drilled hole slightly smaller than the threaded connection into the float so that is would screw in real snug. The primed around it and used PVC cement to secure.

[@aussie6639]

Tim Haddon can you put up a close up of that please

[@sean19]

Hi . Bloody great idea. Just wish I'd seen this before splashing out £179.00 on a pair of stabilizes 🤣🤣. Will be sharing this amongst my WhatsApp group . Thanks for your great cheap design. Sean

[@timhaddon7071]

Thanks Sean. I hope it helps someone to go a little cheaper. I couldn't believe how much they were to buy.

[@sean19]

@@timhaddon7071 hi again . I did share this amongst my group and they were very impressed. Looks like I'm the only one who will be out of pocket 🙈🙈🙈🙈 . I have however bourght a pair of bison marine . Their bloody fantastic.

[@bboyteacher]

This is so cool! Tim what are the measurements of the pipes and how did you connect to the middle of the floaters? Thanks! Where did you get the pins (what are they called)?

[@timhaddon7071]

Hello. You can search the Home Depot site for Security Pins. There should be a number of them you can use. For the floats I just used the largest PVC I could find at Home Depot. For the others I went with 1/2" and 3/4". I cut holes in the floats for tight fit and used cement to seal the connection so water could not enter.

[@cooksadventures8748]

Hey Tim, do you think pressuring the pvc floaters would help for floatation? The back of my kayak sits way too low in the water and the front sits damn near out of the water, so I wanna put a valve stem in the floater and pressurize it to like 30 pounds to lift the back of the kayak up a couple inches. Do you think that would help or is that overkill?

[@timhaddon7071]

That sounds like a great concept. Just need to seal the pressure in.

[@michaelcrawford7584]

Awesome idea. Nice and cheap. What is that strip of metal with the holes in it that goes around the fixed piece of pipe that screws into the kayak called? Can i get it at most hardware stores? I'm guessing you could just use rubber washers as a seal for the screws to keep water out when it rains, etc. Great video and thanks.

[@timhaddon7071]

You can get it at Home Depot. It is a galvanized hanger strap.

[@michaelcrawford7584]

thanks

[@mikesigncarver3803]

Honestly how much more stable do outriggers make a kayak? I’m 58 and if I tried standing in my kayak I would bust my ass, balance not like it use to be. Lol

[@jedidias7091]

Lol you kno what this is not the prettiest but who cares , I'm with you on that. I don't want it permanent. Scotty mount idea plus PVC holders looks sleek but this is very inexpensive and quick to make . Going on the river don't need all this stuff and this set up is very fast to break down or assemble. Great idea . Do they work as they should ? Slow the kayak down much ? Stable standing ?

[@timhaddon7071]

Hello. Thanks for the comment. It did just ok. It could use some more stability so I would probably find a way to keep compressed air on the floats or wrap extra floaters around them for more stability. The concept is great. Just need more in the floats.

[@waynegingerich8323]

Did you just make it even with the bottom or how did you know how high to make them?

[@timhaddon7071]

Without them the water line was just about even with the molded crease on the side of the kayak. So I put the floats to be just under the crease on the kayak knowing that would submerge most of the float and help stabilize.

[@waynedavies3185]

Having your(shall we call them "PCV air blatters", so close to the hull, may only slightly help prevent tip overs, while standing in your kayak. It depends on both your weight ( and those joining you, and how tall yo stand that has to be factored in. If your a 6 ft. male, then I would spread the air blatters out father away from the hull. The way you have them set, a 275 lb male, could still tip over your kayak, and fall in, by the way you have it set-up. Your height, and weight while standing, will overpower the amount of air that's inside the blatters to prevent you from flipping over, or being tossed out of the kayak. It may work well while sitting down, but once you stand, those home-made pontoons, won't help you as much as they would while sitting. If your a tall male, and have plenty of weight, I'd spread those air blatter's out quite a bit more, so you are more stable while standing.

[@alardon1126]

That is exactly what I need. Are you still using the kayak? How's it holding up? Thanks..

[@timhaddon7071]

Need to make some adjustments but still using.

[@buggyoutdoors3]

Ik this is an old vid but if you could answer id like to know how the middle pvc doesnt slide side to side

[@timhaddon7071]

Hello. The middle fits into the grooves and I bought the metal clamping tape and screwed it over the ends of pipe and the into the kayak. They are tight enough that the middle pipe does not budge at all.

[@patrickfahie8671]

How did you attach the pvc float to the outrigger? What size pvc connector to the float? Thanks

[@timhaddon7071]

Hello. I used a 1" pvc to connect to the float using an elbow connection. The elbow is connected to the float using a threaded connection. I drilled a hole slightly smaller than the threaded connection so it would screw in snug and sealed with cement. Sorry for the late reply.

[@steveprichard5960]

Tim Haddon has been a

[@TheYoungbl0od]

How did you seal the elbows into the bigger pipe(float)? Just drilled a hole, stuck elbow in it and put pvc glue to seal?

[@timhaddon7071]

Thanks for the comment. I drilled a hole just small enough for tight fit and added threaded adapter to the elbow and screwed it in. Put some sealant around it also.

[@TheYoungbl0od]

Tim Haddon thanks

[@travisscavone2920]

what sealant did u use to connect the pvc to the pontoon?

[@timhaddon7071]

I used a Marine Adhesive Polyurethane Sealant from Home Depot.

[@michaelfrancis1715]

What do you use to connect the bigger piece to the smaller piece?

[@timhaddon7071]

I used a threaded connector. Made hole slightly smaller for tight fit and added sealant.

[@jamesh3633]

What size PVC slides inside what size nice and snug like that? Also, how do you prevent water from getting inside the pontoons from the pin holes?

[@timhaddon7071]

Hello James. The pvc is a 1” inside diameter that slides into a 1 1/4” inside diameter. I haven’t had any problems with water getting into the pipes, but I guess you could plug the hole at the end of the L shaped pipe that goes into the float at the connection.

[@jamesh3633]

@@timhaddon7071 thanks buddy

[@chrisesparza865]

Hi what size pvc pipe are you using?

[@aladrasullivan9018]

3 in to 1 in

[@jameslill5997]

What size pipe did you use for floats?

[@timhaddon7071]

Hello. I find the largest I could at Home Depot which was the 6” pvc.

[@user-dw1hg2jx6x]

Can you still paddle when the stabilizers are wide

[@timhaddon7071]

Hello Pete, On my setup I have had no issues paddling. Thanks

[@patrickfahie8671]

Do you have any video of this setup in the water, showing the stability?

[@timhaddon7071]

Patrick Fahie no. Sorry. It’s getting close to time to go out again and I will try to get a video then. I will say I want to add some floating foam or something around the floats to help stabilize more.

[@patrickfahie8671]

Tim Haddon I was thinking maybe drill holes in top of buoys and fill with spray insulation, help with buoyancy

[@patrickfahie8671]

Tim Haddon of all the videos, your setup looks the most durable and affordable. Hoping to do mine in next few weeks.

[@timhaddon7071]

@@patrickfahie8671 Yes - thought about that as well. I will let you know what I come up with when I add more to mine.

[@timhaddon7071]

@@patrickfahie8671 Let me know how yours turns out...

[@peternohlmans4588]

hi Tim... how did you glue the floats to the big PVC pipe

[@timhaddon7071]

peter nohlmans I didn't add floats to it. The big pvc pipe is the float. I put caps on both ends so water would not get in the pipe and the air in the pipe is what makes it float. If you needed more you could wrap foam around it maybe.

[@flench1901]

How did you tap into the 6 inch PVC ?

[@timhaddon7071]

@@flench1901 I put a 90 degree elbow on the pipe and added a connector that was threaded. Then drilled hole slightly smaller than the threaded connection into the float so that is would screw in real snug. Then primed around it and used PVC cement to secure.

[@flench1901]

@@timhaddon7071 , Thank you for the reply . Just got a Kayak yesterday and have seen 100 videos and this one is the best of any of them . Nice job and idea .

[@flench1901]

One more question . Is the floats 4 inch or 6 inch and how long are they ?

[@cabalfishing9643]

I like your better i will put pool noodles. In my tubes

[@timhaddon7071]

That’s a good idea. I was thinking of wrapping those around mine for more float.

[@michaelshaw5481]

I'm sorry it won't work