yoderjac
Well-Known Member
Second attempt for the boat loader. I elevated the center pulley position by 12 inches but adding more 1"x1" rectangular tubing. I think this stuff is strong enough not to bend, but time will tell. Instead of welding on screw hooks to attach the pulleys, this time I welded on 3/8" hex bolts. I plan to slide the pulleys on the bolts and then secure them with wingnuts. I noticed in my first test failure that the cable was sliding against the middle bed stake slightly. So this time, I moved the position of the first pulley inward by a couple inches.
I'm hoping that this, plus removing the cables from the tailgate to form a dovetail will work. It changes the angle the winch attacks the boat, adding more upward lift. I plan to wait for the paint to dry and test the loader again either this evening or tomorrow.
I'm hoping that this, plus removing the cables from the tailgate to form a dovetail will work. It changes the angle the winch attacks the boat, adding more upward lift. I plan to wait for the paint to dry and test the loader again either this evening or tomorrow.
