Just finished my Chesapeake 17 and really enjoy it so far. I now need to hang it from the rafters in my garage. They are sturdy so can easily support the weight of the kayak. I am looking for some suggestions on a kit or some type of pulley system including the rack itself.
Also I have a regular railed trailer that I need to convert to a kayak transporter and would like suggestions on this type of rack. Thanks.
I have one …
of these and it works quite well. Considerably cheaper than the name brand version.
http://www.amazon.com/BAC-Industries-PH-01-100-Pound-Capacity/dp/B0000ASMQ0
Bicycle lift?
10 bucks from Harbor Freight. I’ve got several of these, they work well, especially for 9.99!
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95803
I just used eyebolts and straps
Lower one end at a time, works fine.
listen to Angstrom
you can make a simple system with just straps or ropes…works great
hoist
I’ve built 2 hoists(1 kayak, 1 canoe) with pulleys and ropes. I was pleased with both then I won a Harken Hoister. The Harken works considerably easier and safer.
http://www.hoister.com/
Keep it simple…
NRS tie down straps, and eye bolts will do the job just fine. Have 3 canoes hanging from my garage ceiling right now;used a total of 6 eye bolts & 6 straps to hang 3 canoes.
Want to see photos of how I rigged it; send me an email.
BOB
Handy Hooker
Based reading hoist reviews on this site, I purchased the Handy Hooker system and have been quite pleased with it. One person can gradually raise or lower the boat one end at a time - cam locks on the webbing hold the boat in position while in the air as you move from one end of the boat to the other.
BAC works for me
I have one kayak hanging on a system I made my self from big box parts, and two hanging from the BAC hoists. I prefer the BAC hoists. They work more smoothly and are safer.
I have two of the inexpensive bike hoists that I own, but haven’t gotten the chance to use yet.
Cgheap bike hoists
Last night I installed one of the cheap bike hoists rated to 50 lbs. I’ll use it for my bikes, but not for my kayaks. It seemed flimsy.
Bike Hoist
I have the same cheap bike hoist for my old rec kayak, but I haven’t used it for my 17’ Chatham since it weighs more than the 50 lbs that the hoist is limited to. I was thinking of getting thicker rope though… Here’s a pic:
http://www.phrancis.com/pics/PreludePics/images/P1020664.JPG
Kayak hanger
I have ahome made ystem of pulleys and straps that works great for my canoe. I just bought kayaks. Since they are poly, I want to know what is the proper distance apart to prevent sagging or “oil canning” of the boat. I have a 14.5 ft. boat.