Anyone have any links for instructions for homemade outriggers for a kayak?
Try this…See the article link at the top of the page, That show’s how to setup the float’s and Ram mount’s…The kit run’s about 99 bucks…
That’s great, I saved it to my favorites, so when they get more in stick I’ll buy the kit. I like my kayak but I don’t like sitting while fishing in it. I lkie to upgade it also to a sit on top type that’s a little longer than the 9.5’ I have.
Later
JKilroy,
Here you can check out my outriggers made with 3/4" electrical conduit and a couple of boat fenders, total cost about $45. I prefer metal, it’s sturdier than pvc.
http://www.lunceford.org/fishing/yakrig.html
Hope this helps.
Is it possible to install the outriggers once you are in the water?
Which, mo’s or the Ram tube type…The ram tubes, If installed behind the seating area, In easy reach are totally adjustable for height, while under way…and can be installed at will also…You can loosen the tension knob and leave just the ball and base on the yak… and you can make the pvc arms whatever length you want…even have short and long versions…depending on the water conditions…I think it’s a very slick system…When tightened, You can lift the boat by the outriggers, They hold that well…You can also buy fly rod holders that work with the Ram Tube Bases…and can pull double duty, when you don’t need the outrigger’s…
Why do you want to ruin a good kayak by adding outriggers? Save yourself some trouble and go buy a used Jon Boat to stand up in. They are cheaper than kayaks, as a rule, and ultra stable. They row reasonably fast for a fishing boat. You can get one light enough to car top fairly easy, and one person can lift the smaller ones with little trouble.
Putting outriggers on a kayak is like using a Quarter-Horse to pull a beer wagon!
How many do you know of weigh 35 lbs.??? My kayak is so portable and light, the only downfall is my back when I sit for extended periods of time. I have a canoe that weighs 58 lbs and I still prefer the yak for portability.
Or if you really wanted to look cool, you could make a set of outriggers from insulation foam from Lowes or Home Depot, fiberglass and epoxy.
I’m building something similar for my outrigger pirogue:
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/garyd/quikama.html
this is cool
That is cool; it has moving parts though 
What about storage? Do you lose any storage space with the splitting outriggers?
i guess that info is on the website. i only looked at the pictures. :D:D
Funbun - the outriggers are dry storage and they come off for easier loading onto your vehicle. My local flyshop just started carrying them, so I got to see one live. Very well thought out. It even has a rope to pull yourself up from the stting position. You can “open and close” the riggers with 2 levers that are easily reached from the seat. They are independent of one another so you can put one out as you near the dock for better stability when stepping in or out. I like the fact that they come with a seat, paddle, pole, and storage - of course, they are pricey. Oh yeah, they also come with an anchor boom that can be used while seated.
I’m going on a trip with the shop this Spring and we get to play with these kayaks and the new Sage Bass rods - can’t wait.