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Pros & Cons
Pros
Four point pulley system gets the kayak as close to the beams in my garage as possible. Pallet weight is 87 lbs, so we have plenty of space and weight to add onto the pallet if/when that should occur. This is a wonderful kayak, but it is heavy and pre... Read More
This helps you visualize the rafter line across your ceiling regardless if you have a stud finder or not. Additional lag bolts and washers are required if not mounting directly to studs. Wish i had made the platform with the nicer finished side of the... Read More
Bought this to hoist my yakima skybox 18. The quality of the harken hoist is in another league. I've used several overhead hoist products for bicycles, ladders and the like.
This kit is designed to meet all foreseeable installation situations. Installation seems straightforward, although you need to make sure you read before going forward. If you are good with tools it will be a breeze.
Cons
There's no way the rope and pulleys cost that much.
Highlights
Quality
I am totally satisfied with this product
I was immediately impressed with the topquality product excellent packaging detailed wellorganized instructions highquality mat... Read More
I am restricting this review to the product itself
I was sent a kit with the wrong weight limit
Price
What you get for the price is a great hoist system
Don’t let the price scare you away this lift system in phenomenal
Packaging/appearance
It took a little getting use to because i had to install it on a slopped roof in a boathouse but it is solid and gets the kayak... Read More
Competitiveness
I hang a 70lb kayak over my car
I am holding a 100lb kayak to the ceiling on the 7803 lift with 10ft ceiling
In other words i’m not a big fan of having a 100lb item hoisted up to the ceiling and having myself or my family walking underneath it
I have a 10ft ceiling and bought the 7802 10 ft and have enough line i just think the pulleys are too close so it bottoms out b... Read More
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- This product had a total of 442 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 15 2023.
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Dont use the straps too dangerous and itll probably damage the armrest depending on how you position it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The lack of heft made the lock mechanism difficult to operate
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My advice dont buy a 90 pound system for a 30 pound load
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Problem my kayak swings with every wave
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
A 4 point system moves far less much more stable
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I bought some foam pipe insulation and slipped it over the lift straps
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The boards purchased shoud be 6 longer to make it easier to hit the joists
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Requires precise drilling for proper installation options for pulleys not fully explained in instructions
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