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Small lifting device?
- DCatSea
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Small lifting device?
Our 37lb dry-weight (50lbs wet) dog has demonstrated that she is not averse to throwing herself off boats and docks. This is sort of OK when alongside and I'm able to swim her to an appropriate lift-out/walkout point, but I am concerned about it happening underway (however unlikely). She always wears a PFD, but the issue is safely lifting her back on board when I'm out on my own-some, (yes, I recognize that at my age this is probly stoopid). The A27 has no transom door, and a good 30" freeboard, so "lean out and lift" is a poor option.
I figure that mounting an outboard crane or lobster pot lifter with a triple hoist would do the dog-lift trick quite well, hooked onto her PFD handle for the short lift inboard. (Do I detect guffaws or "that'll take some training" mutterings?)
Any comments or other ideas? Does anyone have a hoist they don't need?
Thanx - I'll feel safer if we can work this out.
I figure that mounting an outboard crane or lobster pot lifter with a triple hoist would do the dog-lift trick quite well, hooked onto her PFD handle for the short lift inboard. (Do I detect guffaws or "that'll take some training" mutterings?)
Any comments or other ideas? Does anyone have a hoist they don't need?
Thanx - I'll feel safer if we can work this out.
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Last edited by DCatSea on Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:50 am, edited 1 time in total.
Doug and Georgia
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
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Re: Small lifting device?
Following this. I like the idea of a simple hoist, even on an A25. Something easily demounted and stowed, somewhere.
Hira had one on Shatoosh one could find with a little digging.
I found this:
http://shatooshandpashmina.blogspot.com ... l/projects
Scroll down a bit.
Hira had one on Shatoosh one could find with a little digging.
I found this:
http://shatooshandpashmina.blogspot.com ... l/projects
Scroll down a bit.
Last edited by WillieC on Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:31 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Small lifting device?
Howdy Doug, I've seen small collapsible cranes for outboards that would work well. They can fit on various mounting locations like transom, swim platform, etc. Personally, I'd opt for the swim platform version so I could assist easier. It'd be pretty easy to build one yourself too. Ben
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Re: Small lifting device?
Wow! Thanks Willie and Ben; that's exactly what I had in mind, and l like Hira's answers to the upper and lower fittings to the wheelhouse and deck. All I need to do now is find a suitable hoist, and that's well in hand.
Willie, that's a great blog. Thanks for sending the link. Watch this space for pix, possibly with Daisy Mae suspended over the water.
Ben, I hope to be fitting the rub rail as soon as it gets warmer. Thanks for your inputs.
UPDATE: Looks as if Bacon Sails in Annapolis has a few small used hoists that might work. YAY!
Willie, that's a great blog. Thanks for sending the link. Watch this space for pix, possibly with Daisy Mae suspended over the water.
Ben, I hope to be fitting the rub rail as soon as it gets warmer. Thanks for your inputs.
UPDATE: Looks as if Bacon Sails in Annapolis has a few small used hoists that might work. YAY!
Doug and Georgia
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
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Re: Small lifting device?
I have built several custom outboard motor lifts for various boats, including my A28. They are simple and inexpensive to build, infinitely customizable and can be stowed when not in use. Looks like it would be perfect for lifting your dog. You can see ours on my blog here: https://cruisingboatdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/
I can post drawings of the necessary parts and parts list.
I can post drawings of the necessary parts and parts list.
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Re: Small lifting device?
That's some lovely work you've done on Compadre. Thanks for posting; I am inspired to try and build my own hoist, so a post of parts etc. would be most welcome.
Thanks
Thanks
Doug and Georgia
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
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Re: Small lifting device?
Here are the details for the outboard motor hoist. I meant to post them earlier but got distracted. This hoist is designed for a 6hp outboard.
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Re: Small lifting device?
Thanks Ben, that's a very neat looking hoist and installation.
I just returned from Bacon Sails in Annapolis (a sort of Marine consignment store and sailmaker) with a Forespar Motor Mate Hoist in brand-new, un-used condition, which retails at ca. $700.00 but was picked up for $370.00 including all the hardware and tackle needed for installation. It's rated at 100lbs, and therefore should handle a wet Boykin Spaniel with ease, as well as ensure my old bones can lift and shift batteries, a 2.5 hp outboard and other heavy bits with no problem. Might even ease the loading of my Jackson STAXX yak as well.
I'll post pix as soon as I get it installed. Plan to rig it to go port or stbd as needed.
I just returned from Bacon Sails in Annapolis (a sort of Marine consignment store and sailmaker) with a Forespar Motor Mate Hoist in brand-new, un-used condition, which retails at ca. $700.00 but was picked up for $370.00 including all the hardware and tackle needed for installation. It's rated at 100lbs, and therefore should handle a wet Boykin Spaniel with ease, as well as ensure my old bones can lift and shift batteries, a 2.5 hp outboard and other heavy bits with no problem. Might even ease the loading of my Jackson STAXX yak as well.
I'll post pix as soon as I get it installed. Plan to rig it to go port or stbd as needed.
Doug and Georgia
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
- DCatSea
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Re: Small lifting device?
Thanks Ben, that's a very neat looking hoist and installation.
I just returned from Bacon Sails in Annapolis (a sort of Marine consignment store and sailmaker) with a Forespar Motor Mate Hoist in brand-new, un-used condition, which retails at ca. $700.00 but was picked up for $370.00 including all the hardware and tackle needed for installation. It's rated at 100lbs, and therefore should handle a wet Boykin Spaniel with ease, as well as ensure my old bones can lift and shift batteries, a 2.5 hp outboard and other heavy bits with no problem. Might even ease the loading of my Jackson STAXX yak as well.
I'll post pix as soon as I get it installed. Plan to rig it to go port or stbd as needed.
I just returned from Bacon Sails in Annapolis (a sort of Marine consignment store and sailmaker) with a Forespar Motor Mate Hoist in brand-new, un-used condition, which retails at ca. $700.00 but was picked up for $370.00 including all the hardware and tackle needed for installation. It's rated at 100lbs, and therefore should handle a wet Boykin Spaniel with ease, as well as ensure my old bones can lift and shift batteries, a 2.5 hp outboard and other heavy bits with no problem. Might even ease the loading of my Jackson STAXX yak as well.
I'll post pix as soon as I get it installed. Plan to rig it to go port or stbd as needed.
Doug and Georgia
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
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Re: Small lifting device?
I like the Forespar unit, and that's a great deal you got from Bacon! I looked long and hard at that unit, but decided to build my own because I wanted one that was easy fold and store in the rod racks built into the cockpit sides, plus I wanted it to have a longer reach (30") so it would be easy to get the outboard motor directly over the transom of my dinghy as well as the bracket where I store the motor. I also wanted it to be easy and safe for my wife to set up and operate, thus the 4-part purchase, ratchet block, and cam cleat.
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Re: Small lifting device?
Just looked at the fixtures and I'm thinking to put one on the port side of the wheelhouse and a second on the stbd side, to cover all contingencies. The actual hoist is stowable so two locations will be practical.
Doug and Georgia
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
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Re: Small lifting device?
I'd love to see photos when you get the unit installed.
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Re: Small lifting device?
I'll be sure to post as soon as the job's done.
Doug and Georgia
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
"Mazboot" - 1984 27 FC #142
Lehman 4D61
Tribe 9.5 yak
Jackson STAXX-11 yak
Alexandria City Marina - F-03
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Re: Small lifting device?
Ben423 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:06 pm I have built several custom outboard motor lifts for various boats, including my A28. They are simple and inexpensive to build, infinitely customizable and can be stowed when not in use. Looks like it would be perfect for lifting your dog. You can see ours on my blog here: https://cruisingboatdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/
I can post drawings of the necessary parts and parts list.
Hey Ben! This is great, I just sent you a message with a couple of questions. Let me know if you get it. Thanks!
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Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”