Boat on the roof

How to get a boat on the roof.
This video was filmed 9 years ago and still, no one has done it better.
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[@WindWanderlust]

The kids playing, families enjoying the day. All seemingly unaware they're in the presence of one of the greatest minds of our time.

[@hugodingwall2842]

underrated comment

[@Syrusoo]

@@hugodingwall2842very

[@MrJdorrington]

That might be overstating it a bit...

[@fredericsidler]

Pure genius

[@dlighted8861]

Oh please. 🙄😂🙄

[@makeitgrow6130]

I just found the solution for transporting my boat! Give this man a salute!

[@dlighted8861]

I am older and have a big heavy canoe. No way I could get it on my van by myself. That is a neat solution. 😊

[@Tmrfe0962]

Just need to hinge those supports so they fold along side the roof rack, and you’ll be one step less…..

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

Now thats a solution. I don't even own a boat but I watched this because I knew this man built something clever.

[@MrAJM728]

This man is genius and he deserves to know all of our secret fishing spots too.

[@Frombie_01]

Settle down, mate.

[@DesertDweller1]

I was showing this video to my friends and telling them that man was my dad! When my real dad found out he was pissed. But then he saw the video and suddenly this guy became my grandfather.

[@fvrrljr]

*HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA*

[@ISkalkin]

Wow, you both have found your relative. I'm so glad!

[@spaced4448]

Very good.

[@jdau2b]

Hell I would have told you to call him your uncle AND I had taught him how to make that rig !!! 😜😎

[@zagranplan]

Hi, I'm your long lost cousin.

[@southwestsearch]

No doubt that some company saw this and is now mass producing it. Claiming it as their own. Well done! 👏👏

[@ISkalkin]

Actually about 5 years ago I sent this video to Thule - a leading ski-box producer from Sweden. They never replied and never produced.

[@URULES]

@@ISkalkin try with VW! 😀

[@deletesoon70]

A large manu would ask the consumer for hundreds more than this can be made out of timber and hardware. It probably did not pass their insurance lawyers review, maybe nixxed as someone would eventually drop this on themselves or scratch their precious automobile? 😃

[@jeffhouseman1120]

The key is the simplicity. Brilliant!

[@GarrisonFall]

​@@jeffhouseman1120 I was thinking of a couple of rollers somewhere and a winch or levers but... nope, simplicity here is key.

[@andybee4236]

Men with time and tools. A man of my own heart. And now my daughter is learning. 🎉

[@moggadah]

Men with tools are so much better than men with guns.

[@MrGuru666999]

The simplicity and versatility of this is awesome!

[@BillByrne-he9in]

Absolutely. As human beings we tend to complicate things. I do my best to live by the acronym; Keep It Simple Stupid

[@gsp49]

Backing a boat trailer is a lot easier.

[@Abitibidoug]

Now that's one smart and efficient setup. I've managed to get a fibreglass canoe on and off a car roof myself, but not with the same ease as here.

[@bobpourri9647]

Folks with a bit of imagination and smarts come up with ingenious stuff to accomplish tasks - especially when they know no one will be around to lend them a hand. I've got all kinds of "helps" for my boat to aid with launching & landing. Little gizmos that make the job easier. Around the home, too. The example in this video is very elegant.

[@fertysurfer]

That's this weekend's project sorted. As the years roll by, my SOT fishing kayak is getting a bit heavy for me now. Not any more. Thanks for a brilliant idea.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Mr. Skalkin. 👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic! What an ingenious and inexpensive solution. Kudos. Thanks a lot for making showing recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

[@williamogilvie6909]

That's pretty slick. Using mechanical advantage to raise the boat up to the level of the roof.

[@VitorMadeira]

Out of this world! I loved it! Thank you and greetings from Portugal!

[@ISkalkin]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sending love to Portugal.

[@CardSharkGermany]

I didn’t see that one coming. Genius

[@darkmiragesr5]

I made one exactly like this to load my 14ft aluminum boat solo. Works great, thanks!

[@ISkalkin]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing! Would love to see a photo of yours

[@sagittarius3363]

This went 1,000 times better than I expected it to go. Bravo, very clever

[@patrickjohnson4975]

This has been posted for 9 years and it's just now making it on my feed?! That's a pretty awesome setup, now I'm going to try it. And to think, I've been picking it up trying not to cause any damage to the boat or roof

[@ISkalkin]

Did it work?

[@junal27]

jajajja, I copied the method for my sunfish (120#) and ended up with my back destroyed. I tried loading it up from both, the side and the back of my small station wagon car, from the back it was indeed much easier and manageable (I found an alternative video in YT, the idea was similar but different steps). After a year and a half loading and unloading I quit and ended up buying a aluminum trailer. People around me just stopped and checked what maneuvers I did to load/unload my boat on/from my roof's car... I do not regret but having passed 50 I am not anymore in such venue. This video was the first one I followed and did not work for the weight and size of my boat, however I am appreciated to the author and it was a great experience.

[@froglobster]

Yeah I thought about my spine during his lift and opted out.

[@AhJodie]

Bravo! What a great idea! The wheels are fabulous too!

[@nigelcarren]

Warning: If you want to try the same thing with a canal barge. Make sure you empty the cupboards and fuel tank first! I forgot, and there were broken plates and diesel EVERYWHERE!! 👍🇬🇧

[@simonthomas5367]

Nice! Simple, elegant engineering.

[@peony519]

Genius. THIS is what i love about KZbin

[@basilicauk]

Can't think of anything better. Thanks.

[@rustysworldofentertainment850]

This bloke just inadvertently sorted out the mounting issue of the rooftop tent.

[@shafi420]

beautiful! simple yet effective

[@CrusaderSports250]

I would have loaded it from the back and struggled like crazy, this looks far to easy, kudos to that man😊.

[@BedfordGunner]

A great idea. Thanks for your video!

[@ISkalkin]

You are welcome!

[@collowood]

Great idea will make it. Thanks. Cheers Don ❤

[@WiresFanDrew]

Ingenious!!! Makes me want a boat now!

[@tuan1176]

Like a boss! Love it!

[@beachthor1]

I felt compelled to watch the whole thing. Don’t even own a boat

[@archlab007]

The Soundtrack was beautiful und angular 📐

[@SantiagoArraga]

So incredibly useful, elegant and ingenious.

[@renegademind1833]

That a good idea.. Thank you

[@craigenglish880]

Very creative and simple. I love it good job

[@HANDIY]

You're the man! thank you

[@MatsBengtsson]

Love these kinds of innovations.

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Well done, that man. Well done.👍

[@ncstonecrew]

Very ingenious. Love it!

[@ehrichweiss]

You sir, are a master!! Love this! My canoe is too small to worry about doing this but if I buy a larger boat, I will be thinking of this.

[@ZakZ8915]

Didn't know what to expect. Wasn't disappointed.

[@ISkalkin]

Good for you, mate.

[@samsonacc8081]

Bloody genius that man is. Love the passat too

[@hubby-tubadventures01]

Such a great design. I've shared the vid on a kayak fishing forum. A few more views may come your way and a few more folk may use this method. Well done for creating and sharing.

[@1381432]

great idea! thanks for sharing

[@ISkalkin]

You are welcome.

[@waterbourne9282]

Nice and simple invention. Excellent.

[@percivalgooglyeyes6178]

A very straightforward, elegantly simple, and low-cost solution to a problem. If Thule or Yakima racks see this video they can make an over-priced product and a fortune out of this fellow's brilliance.

[@mueshow]

Love the ingenuity and simplicity!

[@RobBastien]

Absolutely amazing.

[@tonyhudson8698]

Parker craft boats sold a roof rack to do the same, years ago.. Draw back, salt water dripping onto car, stones , grit, onto windshield, and possible damage.. Having said that, not everyone wants a trailer and the cost of, just to sometimes use a small, light boat.. I used a 14 foot Alloy for sea fishing, great boat, only draw back if caught by wind. We launched off shingle Beach into surf often 1 - 2 mtrs, 3 cray pots, plus a set nett.. Those days long gone. I buy my fish, can get the type I want, and stay dry.. Not as much fun , But.. Cheers from NEW ZEALAND.. Go well there.. Tight lines for all.

[@mediocreman2]

That's interesting. I've been using this same technique for years, to get your mom home.

[@smirkinatu5512]

Intelligent design. Thank you for recording and posting.

[@johnle9194]

Very good job 🧠👍⛵thanks you

[@thorntonart]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@user-tw8uo2uf4z]

어르신 정말 아이디어가 대단하십니다. 간단한 구조 이면서 편하게 하셨네요. 제가 본 카탑중에 최고 입니다. 보트 구입하면 저는 pvc파이프로 도전해 볼 예정입니다. 영감을 주셔서 고맙습니다. 건강 하세요.^^ 잘 보고 갑니다.^^

[@ISkalkin]

Please explain>

[@jeroenkoehorst4056]

@@ISkalkin It's Korean, Google Translate made this out of it: "Je hebt echt geweldige ideeën. Het is een eenvoudige structuur, maar je hebt het comfortabel gedaan. Het is het beste autodak dat ik ooit heb gezien. Als ik een boot koop, ben ik van plan PVC-buis te proberen. Bedankt voor de inspiratie. Blijf gezond.^^ Ik zal eens goed kijken.^^"

[@jimeagle5483]

Hell yeah!!! Hat tip to you, Sir. A real man of genius.

[@highgatehandyman6479]

Hey, super nice action. One up from my roof rack antics

[@gregorymainville4039]

Wow ! What a fantastic idea

[@fvrrljr]

there's an older video posted 15 years ago, same concept but this one is a lot simpler look up - boat climbs to top by single hand Thanx for the upload

[@user-mm9gn6qm7c]

Simple and smart 👍👍👍

[@cliffkennell3854]

Absolutely love it.

[@everlast2658]

Brilliant and simple

[@user-zs3lk2sh6y]

Человек хорошо учился в советской школе. Браво его учителям, физика в разделе - механика) 5 баллов..

[@LiamRappaport]

Pretty clever!

[@Criticaldrinker]

This man is a god damn genius. Or he's a man who has suffered the pain of hundreds of failed attempts. Regardless. RESPECT.

[@GarrisonFall]

Hundreds of failed attempts, or hundreds of successful lessons? 😊

[@samsonacc8081]

​@GarrisonFall yup his glass was always half full

[@murilofernandes3492]

Amazing ingenuity! Congratulations!

[@annec8871]

It is so simple and clever!

[@jimmyconway8025]

Brilliant!

[@Stanpianoman-zs7gy]

Good idea. I'm going to buy a couple 2x4s and make one for my boat I just bought. I only got the boat on my roof without this because my boat is super light. The boat bounces around too much on the roof because it doesn't fit the rack right and I can't get it tight enough so the boards will correct that.

[@emigrant74808]

So simple and so useful! Great idea!

[@matthewmcdermit8744]

Clever man. 👏👏👏👏

[@SurfBandFan]

I like your style!

[@vincentscannell5027]

simple as.as simple is. love it

[@jamessmelcer616]

Very good sir !! Way cool !👏👍😁

[@jaygee6823]

WoW! Engineering!!! Very smart man!

[@jonathanwoods9843]

Awesome!

[@thaum1]

Ingenious. And his own home made roof rack. This guy is brilliant. Well done Sir.

[@kranson8514]

Superb absolute simplicity. ❤💯👏

[@markmcdonoughph.d.7301]

You sir, are a practical genius.

[@martinf.2879]

great idea

[@fecnde]

Nice!!

[@scopex2749]

BRILLIANT!!

[@574130]

I salute your work, sir!

[@ISkalkin]

Many many thanks

[@FlanaganHomestead]

love the ingenuity, I am always doing projects like this. He must move the boat a lot.

[@ISkalkin]

I think he even sleeps with this boat.

[@scotthendricks7513]

GOTTA LOVE IT!!

[@MartyRaaymakers]

Hey. Thanks. My kids can help me make one and I can definitely do more with my life.

[@ISkalkin]

Go for it!

[@noelconnor9173]

Thank you Igor.so simple only a wizard could do it. 😊

[@oldtimer4888]

Now we know how they built the pyramids of Giza...well done.

[@dawright1988]

Very nice.

[@Dani-wn6wh]

Cool guy! I like a lot!!

[@jermainewashington7447]

That’s some good rigging!

[@brianvernon7754]

brilliant!

[@charliegeorge.]

Good man!

[@kurtisjohnson9530]

Bravo! A kindred spirit.

[@tommy12345abc]

very interesting - cheap to make, simple and it works

[@Orbic-hp5tt]

GENIUS!!

[@jorgerivero9460]

Absolutely genius good idea👍👍👍👍👍

[@ISkalkin]

Thanks!!

[@FavioRamirez]

fantastic!

[@treefarm3288]

Brilliant solution.

[@JenIGottaSay]

I literally was going to post my aluminum boat for sale after this weekend because I don't have a way to haul it without help! This is my solution. Thanks 👍🏼

[@ISkalkin]

Really?! Thanks for sharing!

[@JenIGottaSay]

@@ISkalkin Thanks for posting! My boat has been in the family for 25 years but it just sits there because I don't have a trailer. I'm seriously so excited to try this out 😁 Have a great day!