overhead racks
We are fortunate to have a pole building (garage) with high rafters. I made a rack that hangs down above each vehicle. I can lift and slide the kayaks up out of the way. I did consider attaching long brackets or j-hooks to the wall to hold the boats. But then I would have had to move all the junk already hanging there. Ha.
Years ago I tried a pulley type bicycle type lift. It could handle the weight of one kayak but it was scary and not easy. Might be better ones today? After that I actually made my own hoist out of a cheap boat winch and steel cables. That worked but was really slow. And I had to use a ladder to reach the crank. I had the bright idea to position the winch directly above the car so I could lower the kayak right on to the car rack. It needed better slings to cradle the kayaks.
-KenM
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