Posted By: Federale
does this storage method look good to you? - 06/14/13 04:07 PM
Suggestions for improvement are welcome. I like the idea of just being able to lower it right onto my vehicles roof rack, strap and go. The pulleys are attached to studs with lag screws.
Posted By: RogerB
Re: does this storage method look good to you? - 06/14/13 04:18 PM
Nice design. I like the 4 pulley set up so each end lowers/raises at the same rate and since you are car-topping, you've cut your loading/unloading by 50%. excellent work.
That front strap isn't deforming your bow hatch is it? CUrious - what do the ends tie off to?
Posted By: Federale
Re: does this storage method look good to you? - 06/14/13 04:36 PM
the front strap runs behind the lip of the bow hatch so it isn't going over it. I think the harness strap and the hatch strap kind of run together in the pic making it look like the same strap.
The line starts tied off to a lag screw eye, runs through the five pulles and then i tie it off to a cleat screwed into the wall.
Posted By: Federale
Re: does this storage method look good to you? - 06/14/13 04:44 PM
I was storing the yak hull down on a couple of styrofoam ice chests but as it got hot i noticed the hull start to concave a bit were it was resting on the styrofoam. That spot popped itself out pretty quickly once I rectified the problem. THis method seems like even less support but everything I have read says as long as it is upside down it should be fine. I dont have the room right now for J hooks or I may have went that route.
Posted By: PatchesMark
Re: does this storage method look good to you? - 06/14/13 04:49 PM
Looks like you have a good system, gets you ready to go in short time !
Posted By: APynckel
Re: does this storage method look good to you? - 06/14/13 04:50 PM
That's fantastic. I'm going to copy you
Posted By: Slingbait
Re: does this storage method look good to you? - 06/14/13 04:51 PM
I like it. I may try to do the same. Thanks
Posted By: TeamHeineken
Re: does this storage method look good to you? - 06/14/13 06:26 PM
Have been considering the same set up, but could never find the right pulleys. Where did you find the flush mount pulleys on the ceiling?
Posted By: AeroAgg06
Re: does this storage method look good to you? - 06/14/13 08:08 PM
As long as you are in studs on the pulleys it is a great design.
Only have to lift half the weight, plus an even pull on both sides make it a big plus
Posted By: Federale
Re: does this storage method look good to you? - 06/14/13 09:19 PM
You can get these pulleys at lowes. They work perfect with a 1/4" rope. I like the flush mounts to. I needed it to hug the ceiling as close ad it could so that my garage door clears it when opened.