NorthWest Kayak Anglers

Kayak Fishing => Drillin' & Cuttin' => Topic started by: b0w_bender on March 02, 2022, 07:31:03 AM

Title: How I load and store my Kayak.
Post by: b0w_bender on March 02, 2022, 07:31:03 AM

This is a short video demonstrating a device that I thunk up to load my kayak. Questions are always welcome. I thin you could easily replicate this with 2 barn door hinges and 2x4 lumber.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggNtdc16kiQ

Title: Re: How I load and store my Kayak.
Post by: tdspence on March 04, 2022, 10:32:26 AM

Nice!

Title: Re: How I load and store my Kayak.
Post by: Dungydog on March 04, 2022, 12:32:57 PM

Great video, and pretty cool ramp. I like your idea of the electric winch. I'm considering a Thule rack for my Tacoma with a bed-mounted electric winch.

Anyone here use an electric winch to load their kayak, either into the bed, or up on a rack, or onto a trailer?

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Post by: alpalmer on March 05, 2022, 11:12:23 AM

nice load/unload method.   It's all about making boating easy and fun.  If it is a pain in the ass to go out, people tend not to go.  Plus,   lifting boats, particularly heavy boats isn't easy or a good idea if wanting to avoid back injuries.    Seems like the same method could be adapted to roof loading.

Title: Re: How I load and store my Kayak.
Post by: b0w_bender on March 05, 2022, 09:55:45 PM

Quote from: Dungydog on March 04, 2022, 12:32:57 PM

Great video, and pretty cool ramp. I like your idea of the electric winch. I'm considering a Thule rack for my Tacoma with a bed-mounted electric winch.

Anyone here use an electric winch to load their kayak, either into the bed, or up on a rack, or onto a trailer?

Someone mentioned that they converted an old windshield wiper motor to winch their Kayak seems like an excellent idea if you have access to an old parts car.

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Post by: b0w_bender on March 05, 2022, 09:56:08 PM

Also thanks for the kind words everyone.

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Post by: loreglas on March 08, 2022, 09:13:32 AM

I use an electric winch to load my outback up onto my full size GMC van.

Title: Re: How I load and store my Kayak.
Post by: INSAYN on March 18, 2022, 01:35:37 PM

That is a great setup for moving a fully kitted kayak into/out of the bed of the truck.

Your back will thank you in years to come.

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Post by: HarvestNFaith on March 19, 2022, 09:45:29 AM

I have a Badlands ATV winch from Harbor Freight that I mount inside the bed by the cab. It came with a bluetooth remote. I bought a 12v lawnmower battery that I rigged into a Harbor Freight ammo box with a SAE quick connector to power the winch. Some sort of slide or rail like you have could help too. Nice setup.