Problem Solved – “Winch it”

John Setting lag bolts

I bought my boat a month ago and its been a challenge each time I take it out to bring it back home. The length is about 18 foot with a 8 foot bow and weighing close to 2,000 lbs.

I live in a small narrow alley in Carneige so backing this in with my truck is not even a option. I have to shimmy it in to the drive way with my truck and lining it up with the garage almost perfect. I then unhitch it and attempt to pull it in the garage by hand which has been my issue. I always need a second person to do this which means I can’t take the boat out myself.

I talked to my uncle and we wanted to come up with a pulley system that would allow me to move this into the garage myself.

I went to Harbor Freight and got myself a 2,000lb ATV Winch and here is the rest of the supplies I got at LOWES.

• 2x8x12 pressure treated
• Hilti Bolts to drill into the pavement
• 5 Carriage Bolts to mount the winch to the plate and board

Here is a quick video clip of the making of the winch. Thanks for the help John!  https://vimeo.com/71889488

We tested it and I was shocked how power that little winch is.  I shouldn’t have any issues going forward with getting the boat in the garage.  IM really PUMPED!