Buster3479 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I did a search, and found a few different threads regarding kayak hoists. I'm looking to get my 12.5' Fish N Dive off the garage floor for the winter, and found a few different places that sell hoists for that purpose. We have 2x12's in the garage here, and its a really high ceiling, so I'm fairly certain that with big enough lag boats, I can get it up and out of the way securely. I was looking at a Gear UP UP and Away system rated at 120lbs at Dicks sporting goods, as we have them local here. The real question I have, and what I couldn't find in a search, was how bad this will be on my boat? I saw one post that said to put the straps as close to 1/3 of the way from the front and back as possible, and use as wide of straps as possible. Should I expect any warpage or undue stresses that I should be worried about if I'm able to achieve this? Thank you all in advance for your replies, I'm new to my boat, and don't want to shorten it's life anymore than necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHutch Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I purchased 2 kayak hoists from Dicks alittle over a year ago. I don't remember what the name was, but I paid $29.99 apiece for them. They come with 2" wide straps, and a fairly simple pulley systems. What I did was found the center of my Hobie , and measured 2 foot to the left, put a strap, then measured 2 foot to the right from center, and put the other strap.... I guess thats 1/4 from front to back. No warpage that I can see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcheryRob Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I use a rope cleat on the back wall, a double pulley over the rope cleat in the ceiling and then hooks where the supports on the kayak go. One rope through the double pulley on each side to each hook. Get 4 single pulleys and one hangs on the hook and one on the sting to attach to the kayak and tie the end of the rope to the same hook. Use rope or webbing to hang from the pulleys. EDIT I use this setup I support all kayaks from the bottoms about 1/4 of the way in on each side. No warp-age at all. My garage has a nice 6/12 pitch and a nice roof ridge vent too, so it breathes hot air out well. "If you can't have fun doing it, it isn't worth doing. Or you're just just doing it all wrong!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottO Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hung from the ends in a warm garage they will bend. Better to stand on end or hang from side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster3479 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Thanks all, I appreciate the feedback before going out and getting a hoist system. I'm also looking at the possibility of putting up a small lean-to extension and rack off the side of the shed out back, but I figured inside would keep it from dry-rotting more. The ceiling has the most available space left for storage in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carp13 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Strapped/hoisted where the scuppers are at for the winter in a cold garage won't hurt it. No warping on mine. Summertime could be a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night shade Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 i wish this were mine,, instead mine is leaning against the fence in backyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dogs Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 The instructions with my Hobie said to store it upside down or on it's side. I would assume that would apply to hanging also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster3479 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Quote: Originally Posted by 2dogs The instructions with my Hobie said to store it upside down or on it's side. I would assume that would apply to hanging also. That makes a lot of sense, everywhere I've read said to store or transport yak's on their sides. I think that coupled with the easier loading and multiple per roof potential yields a strong point for the J-style roof racks for my van for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheech Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Outdoor fleet old door method. Tis better to remain silent and thought the fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dogs Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Quote: That makes a lot of sense, everywhere I've read said to store or transport yak's on their sides. I think that coupled with the easier loading and multiple per roof potential yields a strong point for the J-style roof racks for my van for next year. My brother stored an ABS plastic canoe hanging right side up. He had two straps under it about 1/3 from each end. Screwed it up to the point of junk. If you sat on the seat it would roll over and toss you in. It must have rounded the bottom or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samak Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I use 60lb bike hoists and store the kayaks on their sides using Nylon straps. Three years of use and no damage to Ocean Kayak brand boats. See the pictures: [img= http://www.stripersonline.com/image/id/2760147/width/600/height/450] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabbyt Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 sorry for the bad pic's shot with a camera phone thru my window not ready to go out in the snow yet [img=http://www.stripersonline.com/image/id/2857456/width/600/height/450] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakDawg Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have a sling setup like ArcheryRob (nice diagram) and use pool noodles for extra padding on the the 2 loops that hold the boat. So far so good no issues after 3 years and its nice to have it out of the way. All parts purchased at Home Cheapo. Good luck... Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnelson651 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I keep mine outside on the Wheeleze cart with the straps loose and covered with a tarp That way I just tighten the straps and wheel to load on the cartop . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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