Kayak Lift

[@dp4auburn]

That’s the most well engineered diy garage kayak storage system I’ve ever seen. Very well done sir👍🏻

[@silver2000tj1]

Thank you very much

[@silver2000tj1]

Thank you, I use it all the time and have had no issues at all.

[@brucerobinson3288]

Great video. Got my two kayaks up just like this. Not mentioned: The frame was simple, but took me a little adjusting (up and down the ladder) to get the pulleys in the right place so the ropes would pull straight. Thanks

[@silver2000tj1]

I’m glad it added value....

[@pa1264]

Nice kayaks very smooth under neath no scratches on the bottom.

[@olhesty2196]

Man that’s awesome, i keeps mine fitted out so not really an option (it’s all about speed for me). But seriously, that rocks!

[@hankturner2790]

Great work! For eighty dollars more, you could replace the hand winch with an electric one capable of pulling 220 lbs without block & tackle. Worked well for me.

[@silver2000tj1]

I looked at one, but there are so many horror stories of the great meeting go and having it crash down in the cars below. I the safety stops would prevent that, but honestly, it’s real east to lift and lower and I have fo fears of it running loose and causing damage.

[@fredpadgett5548]

Can you please provide some sort of drawing on how you ran the lines for the pulleys. This looks like a great system, that I could use for my Kayaks, it would save a lot of time and frustration if you could provide a diagram for the routing of the pulley ropes. Thanks

[@gerrylangston9514]

Hello Fred, Did Vince P provide you with instructions? I’m very interested too.

[@granvillew12]

First good one i've seen, well done.

[@silver2000tj1]

Thank you.... I looked at multiple designs before going with this one.

[@erickmolina7079]

THAT IS GREAT DESIGN. THANKS FOR SHARING

[@30roundclipazine79]

Great idea. Might I suggest a redundancy like safety chains on the platform once raised. If that rope ever snapped God help anyone standing under the platform.

[@silver2000tj1]

I added eye hooks with chains and carabiners for quick connect/disconnect abilities. Once the Chains are connected I release the tension from the ropes. The only issue I have experienced since installing this 5 years ago is the rope is slowly twisting under the constant winding of the operation

[@carycontreras6294]

Absolutely ingenious

[@silver2000tj1]

Thank you

[@carycontreras6294]

@@silver2000tj1 I built a very similar lift under my back porch. Thanx for the inspiration!

[@themoreyouknow5784]

Beautiful

[@silver2000tj1]

Thank you

[@maryellenbrehm3969]

I’m thinking about installing a kayak lift. Do you have a material list?

[@striperlifefishing3910]

great design!!!!

[@silver2000tj1]

Thank you for the feedback, I’m really happy with the results

[@supermike0822]

Hi Vince! Can you please send a link or something to the type of pulley you used? I'm also especially curious about the pulley at the wall above the winch, as you did not show that one. Thanks!!!!

[@silver2000tj1]

Hello, Let me see what I can do. The Pullys are off the Shelf bully’s from Lowes/Home depot with a 420 working load. Here is the link Blue Hawk Zinc-Plated Wall Mount Pulley Item number Item # 656961. The pully on the wall above the winch is Covert 1-1/2-in HD Pulley, Single Sheave, Swivel Eye with a carbina and a screw eye in the wall.

[@archerscherer44]

Hey man this is extremely impressive! I would like to see a closer pic or shot of where everything links together to the single line. Is that possible?

[@rhettorical_]

How difficult is it to control the manual winch when lowering the lift?

[@cgandy2]

Impressive!

[@silver2000tj1]

Thank you

[@christianfilloux]

badass

[@aurelienpineau]

Nice Have you make a video for your system of your bike ?

[@silver2000tj1]

I have not, but that may be something that I can put together since I have plenty of time right now.

[@reykennedy5716]

I went with a design similar to yours but overnight and heavy. In hindsight, I'd go a little beefier than yours, but a lot less than what I used. Since I have an outback and an oasis(14.5 ft) with a sail, I built mine about 6.5ft w by 12ft l. I used four 2x6s padded for the bunks and 3 12ft 2x6s laid horizonal for the frame. It's too heavy and they flex in the center lol.

[@silver2000tj1]

I’m glad the design was able to help out. I’m getting ready to change the carriage that lifts up the Kayaks, the 2x3’s are still working fine, it’s just I want something with wheels that I can detach the ropes from and wheel out to the drive to assist in loading and unloading from the truck.

[@reykennedy5716]

I actually did that exact thing! I made it so I can wheel it out to rinse or even place them on a flatbed if I don't want to put them on my roof rack

[@ralphbower1138]

I tried to copy your design, but when I raise the kayaks it goes out of level, as if some lines are going up faster than others. I can't figure out why. My direction of pull is not on a central axis, just like yours but not as much. It appears that you have extra pulleys in your system. Maybe that is what I am missing?

[@ralphbower1138]

I figured it out. The pull on the pulleys has to be symmetrical, side to side, even though that is not clear from your video or your narrative. But thanks for the basic idea.

[@tobinkonecny1206]

Love this setup and would like to do the same in my garage. Do you still have any detailed instructions or closeup pictures?

[@JayBuffington]

I’d love to learn about that bike lift you have next to it.

[@silver2000tj1]

Hello, I’ll see if I can put together a quick video this weekend

[@Jfresh55]

Damn that's close

[@mcgoomcgee345]

This seems to be a fantastic idea bit I can't really tell how your lines are run. Could you please post a pic or send me a pic? Thank You.

[@hapapa]

How far apart are your wood pieces?

[@silver2000tj1]

The 2X6's on the celing?

[@MrBlazeHernandez]

Genius

[@archerscherer44]

Can you tell us where you got the ratchet winch?

[@silver2000tj1]

I bought it at Academy damy sporting goods in the boating section

[@videosvideos6243]

Amazing..

[@silver2000tj1]

Thank you

[@atjosh1112]

Outstanding!!!

[@davidbunch6909]

Did you mount your pulleys with screws or nuts and bolts? I plan on lag screwing a 2x4 to the ceiling to distribute the load but wasnt sure if screws only would hold the pulleys or just go all out with nuts and bolts. Any thought would be helpful. Also thanks for posting your video.

[@silver2000tj1]

Hello David, I used 6in lag bolts with washers to attach the 2x6 to the ceiling, and 3in screws to mount the pulley to the board.

[@supermike0822]

Really like this... any chance you could diagram it out or something, or share what hardware you used for pulleys and lever? I'm curious how you connected all the lines together before they connect to the single line? What kind of rope did you use for the lines to the platform, and the main line? Can you provide links to where to buy the pulleys?

[@mahoney1138]

Id like to know also as I need to stuff 2 kayaks out of the way in the garage. Thanks

[@fernandolopes4718]

I was really looking forward to making this. Do you have a diagram for how th elines are running?

[@silver2000tj1]

Here you go imgur.com/a/um8DZbm

[@loganwest8902]

Vince, I know that this video was released some time ago, but I was wondering if you would allow me to pick your brain?

[@silver2000tj1]

hello, what questions do you have?

[@bakersbuilds]

Love the way you can lift two kayaks at the same time! I just built a vertical kayak hoist (for very cheap), check the video out on my channel for a tutorial on how and let me know what you think. Thanks!

[@silver2000tj1]

Thank you for the feedback, it’s been almost a year and still works great. I’ll probably change out the hand crank to a electric winch sometime in the spring.

[@JayBuffington]

Vince P I bet you could drive if from a hand drill if you added a compound pull.

[@silver2000tj1]

Actually I bet you are right one that, I have plans on removing the hand crank and going to a electronic 110 volt winch, I just have not got around to it, as there are so many projects going on currently. But it’s still in the radar.

[@putoluto5256]

How/where do the lines from the platform go through the pulleys and then join into one before heading over to the winch pulley?

[@silver2000tj1]

Think of it as two loops, the front loop and back loop. The front loop goes from the front left corner, up through the 90 degree fully, and down through the the 90 degree fully on the front right pull. The same applies to the back. The back left and back right are also a singe loop. The two loops are connected to the ratchet line with the rope clamp. Let me know if that helps, I can take some photos if needed.

[@silver2000tj1]

imgur.com/a/um8DZbm here is a diagram

[@yiannisis]

how much space do you have from the openned door to the ceiling?

[@silver2000tj1]

it right at about 3 feet. The total ceiling height is just under 10 feet