Seadoo pwc alternative lifting

[roberth2013]

HI , does anybody know of a cheap way to make or buy straps to lift a 2001 gtx di, saw some on websites for a couple hundred bucks, any helps appreciated,

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

A strong rope through the bow eye and both stern eyes is the cheapest way I know!

 

[roberth2013]

many thanks man, I wasn't sure how strong those eyes were,

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

They're plenty strong, I lift boats that way using straps, a gantry crane and a forklift all the time for bottom cleaning and swapping out trailers, unloading new boats brought in by flatbed. I don't advise leaving a full sized boat suspended that way for long periods of time, up to a couple days is okay.

For the bow, run your rope down one side of the bow, through the eye, then up the other side, like a cradle. I do it this way not b/c the eye isn't strong enough, but b/c it stabilizes the boat's bow from being too tippy.

 

[sselzer]

Try harbor freight

 

[Dr Honda]

Yes... they are strong enough... but make sure your straps are in good shape and are OK for the weight !!!! In more than one case... I've had straps split. Generally... I will double up everything for safety.

 

[Spimothy Leary]

i'm a little curious, besides maybe doing some gelcoat repair on the bottom, what is the reason for having to lift a ski ?

I've been riding for years, and I've never had a reason to lift one.

 

[Coastiejoe]

i'm a little curious, besides maybe doing some gelcoat repair on the bottom, what is the reason for having to lift a ski ?

I've been riding for years, and I've never had a reason to lift one.

It's strange, we all want to be able to but normally don't have a great need. I will have an electric which in my garage when I finally get to where I am going. (I already own the winch) LOL

 

[Dr Honda]

It's easy to use an engine hoist when moving skis on a trailer.