Boat on the roof

[@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…..

[@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. 🙄😂🙄

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

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

[@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.

[@MrAJM728]

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

[@Frombie_01]

Settle down, mate.

[@SimonfromAus]

Thanks for the comment guy in the video

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

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.

[@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.

[@sagittarius3363]

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

[@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.

[@UNCRLS]

@@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.

[@VitorMadeira]

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

[@ISkalkin]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sending love to Portugal.

[@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.

[@williamogilvie6909]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@CardSharkGermany]

I didn’t see that one coming. Genius

[@AhJodie]

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

[@simonthomas5367]

Nice! Simple, elegant engineering.

[@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.

[@lessefrost]

Just figured out how I'll be getting my boat on a roof rack now, thanks!!

[@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?

[@CrusaderSports250]

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

[@gregwalker2151]

Nicely done. Simplicity wins again.

[@seanhartman6496]

Ingenious. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SantiagoArraga]

So incredibly useful, elegant and ingenious.

[@peony519]

Genius. THIS is what i love about KZbin

[@rustysworldofentertainment850]

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

[@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.

[@mueshow]

Love the ingenuity and simplicity!

[@smirkinatu5512]

Intelligent design. Thank you for recording and posting.

[@jimeagle5483]

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

[@andrewvautour1795]

THAT IS AN AMAZING DESIGN!

[@oldtimer4888]

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

[@renegademind1833]

That a good idea.. Thank you

[@ZakZ8915]

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

[@ISkalkin]

Good for you, mate.

[@basilicauk]

Can't think of anything better. Thanks.

[@user-mm9gn6qm7c]

Simple and smart 👍👍👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@574130]

I salute your work, sir!

[@ISkalkin]

Many many thanks

[@shafi420]

beautiful! simple yet effective

[@samsonacc8081]

Bloody genius that man is. Love the passat too

[@markmcdonoughph.d.7301]

You sir, are a practical genius.

[@kranson8514]

Superb absolute simplicity. ❤💯👏

[@emigrant74808]

So simple and so useful! Great idea!

[@ncstonecrew]

Very ingenious. Love it!

[@highgatehandyman6479]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@MartyRaaymakers]

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

[@ISkalkin]

Go for it!

[@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.

[@gregorymainville4039]

Wow ! What a fantastic idea

[@gertmana1789]

Love the background music!

[@ISkalkin]

Thanks! I made it myself ;)

[@badeugenecops4741]

​@@ISkalkinI NEED THIS MUSIC! It's sick, yo. Where can I find it?

[@thorntonart]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@everlast2658]

Brilliant and simple

[@jaygee6823]

WoW! Engineering!!! Very smart man!

[@LiamRappaport]

Pretty clever!

[@RobBastien]

Absolutely amazing.

[@조성규-y7n]

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.^^"

[@noelconnor9173]

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

[@tuan1176]

Like a boss! Love it!

[@murilofernandes3492]

Amazing ingenuity! Congratulations!

[@gunner4665]

Wow, this is a very clever solution.

[@ISkalkin]

Really?

[@SurfBandFan]

I like your style!

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Well done, that man. Well done.👍

[@MelaniaSideWigga]

The Soundtrack was beautiful und angular 📐

[@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!

[@MatsBengtsson]

Love these kinds of innovations.

[@annec8871]

It is so simple and clever!

[@waterbourne9282]

Nice and simple invention. Excellent.

[@kathybricco7702]

A totally clever person!

[@cliffkennell3854]

Absolutely love it.

[@kenwebster5053]

That is similar in principal to a gal slide on boat rack system that my Dad put on the family car in the 60s to transport a runabout, then later, a sailing dinghy. I inherited the rack & used it on my early cars for other small boats & canoes. It was a good system that even as kids, we were able to get our junior dinghy on the car while Mum & Dad dealt with the trailer dinghy. I still have the rack but it only mounts on the old cars with gutters, so I can't use it anymore unfortunately.

[@jermainewashington7447]

That’s some good rigging!

[@treefarm3288]

Brilliant solution.

[@Swooop9530]

Bravo! A kindred spirit.

[@madeirafonseca6383]

Why out of 200K views does this only have 3.5K likes? This man is brilliant!

[@ISkalkin]

It's because you cannot give many likes to the same video, I guess.

[@billlee1724]

What an awesome setup! Let me tag along I’ll happily load up!

[@jeffarp7409]

That's one way of doing it.👍👍

[@jamessmelcer616]

Very good sir !! Way cool !👏👍😁

[@martinf.2879]

great idea

[@WiresFanDrew]

Ingenious!!! Makes me want a boat now!

[@TheNimaid]

As a human with a tendency towards tool use, I approve of this multi-lever contraption.

[@dad_jokes_4ever226]

And he gets a phenomenal sun visor to boot !

[@scopex2749]

BRILLIANT!!

[@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!! 👍🇬🇧

[@dawright1988]

Very nice.

[@BedfordGunner]

A great idea. Thanks for your video!

[@ISkalkin]

You are welcome!

[@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.

[@mieczysawaugustyniak9461]

Wspaniały patent ,super👍

[@billf7062]

The genius is in the simplicity! Millions of us pondering, why didn’t I think of that?

[@codymoe4986]

Or wondering why he just didn't buy a trailer?

[@ISkalkin]

A trailer is not aleays an option.

[@Dani-wn6wh]

Cool guy! I like a lot!!

[@JS-jh4cy]

Holy crap that makes it easier

[@craigenglish880]

Very creative and simple. I love it good job

[@NackDSP]

My father did a similar thing with his boat. He had a few pulleys in the garage to lift the boat straight up off the car and hold it in the air above the car in the garage.

[@ISkalkin]

What about at the shore?

[@jonathanwoods9843]

Awesome!

[@drAroz]

Very genious...

[@tompaah7503]

A surviving Passat B3, that's a rare feat even back in 2014.

[@JaydenLawson]

Simple. Genius