For decades Harken, Inc., has been manufacturing sailboat hardware that combines functionality with Swiss watch-quality construction. Now they have turned their engineering talent to the problem of storing small boats, with this extremely well-designed hoisting system. A network of blocks, line, mounting hardware, and instructions are included in the kit. Easily installed, the Harken Hoister will allow you to get a kayak or small boat up to the ceiling without breaking your back or dropping it on your car.
We felt like these were too rich for our blood at first---and then we installed a bunch of them here in the CLC shops. Now we can't live without them. We keep current projects in the slings so we can work on several projects at once in our crowded shop, and unlike our old jury-rigged slings, these can be operated solo thanks to the substantial mechanical advantage and roller-bearing blocks.
*Standard Hoisters are designed for an 10' (3 m) ceiling. Contact Harken for taller ceilings.
Read the Harken Hoister Manual [PDF]
