Rad Sportz Kayak Hoist Install and Review

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

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[@bosschichi]

Why do you cut the rope, it doesn't need to be cut.

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

@@bosschichi yes you are correct, I did make the mistake of cutting it when it wasn't needed. Good catch!

[@ClareGilliam]

Just bought one of these and have been scratching my head over the instructions. Now with the help of your video I should be able to do install it. My kayak weighs 23kg (50 lbs) so hoping it will be easier than yours to lift!

[@bobgranell2693]

I own two of these things and after struggling to raise my kayaks for years, it finally dawned on me what the simple answer is. Bring the two robes to the center of the kayak so that you were pulling towards the inner part of your garage. Then pull one rope at a time while the other rope holds the locking mechanism in the release position while the first can slide easily through it. Now just alternate pulling the ropes.First, the ropes are going to slide through much much easier. Second, you’re only lifting half of the boat at a time which makes the job again, easier. Try it.

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Yes sir you are right, I just never did a update video showing that.

[@connerheldman9541]

Or just add a pully?

[@tomsturzen1658]

Thanks for saving my life! I stared at those instructions for a long time and it made no sense. Your video made it so easy easy! Thanks!

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Your welcome, I know what you mean that's why I felt the need to make the video.

[@campervancompanions]

Thanks for your video…those paper instructions were too difficult! 😂

[@allieandrews1179]

Thanks for the install vid! Super helpful.

[@katiekeown8857]

My husband must have a keeper because I'm the one doing it all!

[@scotthughes7440]

Just bought these. Thanks for confirming that the rope is not long enough for the spacer. I thought I was crazy somehow..

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Your welcome! I totally understand how you feel, I felt the same way. Thanks for watching 😊

[@lawndart6539]

Thank you!

[@tCCZebra70]

I would say, they are very easy to install, pulling up a heavy load (fishing kayak) was just has difficult as you said!. I would not recommend due to the pulley being over the brake system. This makes pulling to the highest level impossible as the rope needs to pull outward which engages the brake or sideways which causes high friction on the metal brake system hole. If you have a very high ceiling, go for it, but if your garage is 10' or lower, you are going to have to limbo under your kayak.

[@d.a.6608]

That’s exactly what I found with my fishing kayaks I have to find another way

[@9009matorres]

The issues i ran into with the radsportz hoist is the plastic pulleys were cheap and fell apart within a summer. Also, being one rope, it is very difficult to lift the entire kayak (i have an fs12t - 77lbs). If you create a double rope system, you can pull one rope at a time...which saves your hands. Also thinking about attaching a crank to the wall instead of cleat to make it easier on myself.

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Good idea on the wall crank, gives me some ideas as well. After using it for some time now, I found pulling up one side at a time little by little helps much better then pulling both at the same time. Seems to make it lighter and easier, just be careful not to pull to much on one side just in case is slides off. What parts are plastic on yours?

[@jebinite]

I just ordered one of these and it has plastic pulleys. Looks like it's made out of an old milk jug.

[@DaveStevens192]

I wish you would have shown where you also lowered it.

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Sorry, might have to do a updated video since this was a while ago.

[@ocrun6765]

Good idea with the rope in between. The lags look strong but I'm a little suspicious of the pulley rivets and the hook rivets. My kayak weighs 140 lbs so I don't know. What do you think?

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

I think it could hold it, my kayaks are close to that weight at times when I leave stuff in it. If you don't trust the rivets on the pulley, maybe you could rap the pulley with a small chain idk just a idea.

[@dzdz4497]

I bought this some time ago and never installed it. I plan to this fall and it will be over cars. I'd love to see how you used a chain backup.

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Just use a chain that will fit over the hooks and long enough to rap around the kayak, it's best to use a rope to measure out how much chain you will need. Best of luck!👍

[@dzdz4497]

@@HOOKEDoneFISHING Thanks for fast reply

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

No problem, let me know if you have any more questions later.

[@johnfrederikson2002]

Thanks. J.

[@moiecol]

Thanks for the video !!!

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

My pleasure!

[@ClareGilliam]

The manual that came with my kayak says that if it's to be hung up , then it should be slung on its side, rather than hull down as in your video. Do you have any thoughts about the pros and cons of slinging a kayak on its side? Obviously it will hang lower than it would if it was hull-down, though that's not a problem in my storage space. Any comments? Thanks!

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

That's weird for it to call for that, Are sure it isn't talking about doing that just in case it's stored outside and making sure water doesn't stand in it? If it were me, I don't think I would worry about it.

[@ClareGilliam]

@@HOOKEDoneFISHING Yup, definitely says that it should be either on it's side, or hull up (rather than hull down). But I think maybe that's just for long term storage. If you were using the kayak regularly then I agree, you probably don't need to worry about it.

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

@@ClareGilliam I'm sorry that's new to me. Hell even in all the pictures of the lift it shows it the way I have it.

[@adamshadwick4718]

Do you think this would work for hoisting a 17’ canoe? How snug can it get to the ceiling? My maximum height is the bow depth which is 22”. I have about 30” to clear my garage door.

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Depends on the weight of the canoe. I think it might hang below the garage from the measurement you just gave me. I have about 16'' from the top of the ceiling to the kayak (space for pulley and rope).

[@steverosenberg4686]

great vid!

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Thank you!

[@atjosh1112]

Good job. What brackets did you use to secure the 2 x 4 to your trusses?

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

H1 18-Gauge Galvanized Hurricane Tie from Home Depot used metal screws to secure into the roof.

[@Bear_schacht]

Great video just got 2 sets just need to install. Also what type of garage do you have looking to get one for a garage for my toys?

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Thank you! It's a 25 by 35 carport (I believe that's the size), but after I bought the place I in closed it in so I can store and work on stuff.

[@jman1877]

Nice video! That hoist looks like a good fit for me.

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions when you get to the installing of it.

[@jman1877]

@@HOOKEDoneFISHING I will if I need it, thanks!

[@okayusa6608]

Thanks homie

[@joshuamuder8097]

Well done. Thanks!

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Yes sir NP, let me know if you have any other questions.

[@scottboyson5401]

Great video! Thanks for the review. How low does the kayak hang from the ceiling?

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

It's up all the time unless I use it. I have chains around it now just in case the straps break from all the heat I get in the summer.

[@bosschichi]

He means basically the distance from floor to base of kayak when hanging but the distance from ceiling to base of kayak. I've also been looking for this measurement do will update once I've hung mine. It's handy to know when walking underneath if your head will hit it lol...ground clearance 🤘

[@bosschichi]

About 72inches from the roof anchor points to the bottom of my kayak

[@diceros69]

In my setup. Roof to kayak is about 2’ and depending on the kayak, another 1’ worth of kayak. The flat bottom kayaks and v-shape have different clearance. In total, I installed it, where I could lose 3’+ of height and still have clearance on walk underneath.

[@yeager6882]

From the look of your video it doesn't look like your pulleys are doing anything, leverage-wise, other than lifting the kayak evenly, which helps. So your system is doing the work of holding the kayak in such a way that you can lift it at a single point. You're still lifting most the weight. If you are lifting something "up," and you want to "pull down" to lift it, you need at least three leverage points.

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Later after working with this system, I've found that lifting one end at a time little by little is much easier than trying to do both at the same time. I've just never ended up doing a new video to show this.

[@rogeliorivera2682]

What kind/ size hardware did you use to mount the ties to the metal and to the wood?

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Are you asking about the bracket I used to attach to the 2x4? If so I answered that question for someone else in a comment.

[@rogeliorivera2682]

Ok. I'll look for it. Ty

[@taylorwilson6474]

What type of brace did you use to attach your 2x4 to the metal beam?

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

I am so sorry, I didn't see this till now. I went to Home Depot and looked for wood connectors that would work with my application, sorry I don't remember the name of them and I just tried looking it up online as well.

[@chrisbarnhardt]

Nice video. My son's kayak looks very similar to yours. Could you tell me the distance from the bottom of your kayak to the ceiling mount? I have this kit in my garage and would love to know before I mount. Thanks so much.

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

When it's up in the air? Or are you asking floor to mount right now?

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

The mount is 10ft off the ground, from the bottom of the kayak to the mount is 32" to 3' so I have about 7ft to walk under the kayak.

[@davidshipman2623]

Could a person attach a cheap electric winch?

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Sorry I'm not sure about that.

[@bobbro7397]

Nice video

[@paddledogs]

how's the lift durability been now that it's a couple years later?

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Still good as new, I think I might put a chain around it instead of the strap, just in case it snaps due to the heat in my garage.

[@wadeduke6770]

How many lbs did the kayak weigh that you used for the hoist?

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Dry with nothing in it is 94lb, but with my crate and other stuff I would say around 125lb-135lb. It's best when lifting it to pull down on one side then hold and then pull the other little by little. I have found this to be much easier when lifting it up.

[@darcdiego14]

What is the weight of your kayak?

[@lorigoffard1511]

Thanks for the great video on installing the kayak hoist. I am wondering how close to the ceiling can the kayak go using this? I would like to put it above my garage door. Thank you for your response!

[@HOOKEDoneFISHING]

Your welcome! From the mount to the kayak is about 20", you will have to see how thick your kayak is to determine the clearance you will have. I have a 10ft ceiling and with my kayak I have 7' clearance under it. Please keep in mind I don't trust the straps and used a chain big enough to rap around the kayak and use the hooks to attach it to, just in case the straps get old and the kayak doesn't come falling down. To measure the length of chain needed, use a rope and rap around the kayak to the hooks then lay out and measure the rope. Any other questions just let me know.

[@diceros69]

My wife can lower it, then I have to lift it. And use gloves.

[@tyhockman3056]

Is it me or is this video nowhere near what the directions say Edit: oh got it, not following directions