Does this work with an older lift where the end section project out and not straight down as shown in the video? Also how to attach the toggles used to secure the canopy to the frame? They do not seem to fit without possibly drilling additional holes to secure. Thanks for any suggestions you may have. Ann and John
Didn't have caps available at the time so we wrapped the ends with heavy gauge plastic, then sealed with duct tape. The black you see is a piece of rubber mat to help protect against punctures. Thanks for your inquire.
I'm going to be making this for my 96" lift this weekend. I have access to 4" and 6" PVC pipe so since the lift is smaller I'm hoping that will be enough buoyancy for my small (aluminum Hewitt Roll A Dock) lift. I'd be very interested in the details of that...even it's own youtube vid. What is the gauge of the plastic (4 mil poly?) ? how do you prevent from blowing a hole in the plastic from the pressure when the pipe is underwater?
Great lowering method too. Nicely done!
Work smart not hard, great idea!
not doing that in Minnesota in late April. Better get some waders!!!
Minimal equipment investment and good use of mechanical advantage with ratchet straps.
Does this work with an older lift where the end section project out and not straight down as shown in the video? Also how to attach the toggles used to secure the canopy to the frame? They do not seem to fit without possibly drilling additional holes to secure. Thanks for any suggestions you may have. Ann and John
How did you seal the end of the PVC pipes? That doesn't look like caps and glue.
Didn't have caps available at the time so we wrapped the ends with heavy gauge plastic, then sealed with duct tape. The black you see is a piece of rubber mat to help protect against punctures. Thanks for your inquire.
I'm going to be making this for my 96" lift this weekend. I have access to 4" and 6" PVC pipe so since the lift is smaller I'm hoping that will be enough buoyancy for my small (aluminum Hewitt Roll A Dock) lift. I'd be very interested in the details of that...even it's own youtube vid. What is the gauge of the plastic (4 mil poly?) ? how do you prevent from blowing a hole in the plastic from the pressure when the pipe is underwater?
five guys-thats looks like fun-who lost a finger
-we have air bags for that
Bob Tack. Air bags? You mean the $1500 airbags and 3 yr warranty?
Wow… that’s so shallow there I’m surprised they can get the boat on and off the lift
Correct. This lake is dam controlled and the lift stations were put in before the water was raised.
Where did you purchase your PVC tubing and end caps.
Darrell Dahl got it from a local farmer.
That would end in a question mark not a period.
Where can I see a boat drive up on one of these ?
AmericanBoy1 I don’t have that video. You will have to continue to look on UA-cam. Sorry Sir.
What size pipe did you use ?
One is 10” and other is 12”. It was what the local farmer had laying around.