Portable summer storage?

[Crow Hunter]

Looking for ideas on summer storage of portable sleds. I have taken the canvas off my frabill xlt and stored it, but we are still tripping over the sled in the garage... Anybody have any good ideas for an easy way to attach a hoist and lift it up to the rafters? Thanks for any ideas.

[JohnMickish]

Get one of those block and tackle sets used for lifting up bicycles. That should be able to handle the sled, they are sold at your favorite home improvement store.

[SomethingFishy*]

Hang it from the ceiling. I have an Otter Lodge that I store from my garage ceiling. I bought something called heavy lift and it reels down to about 2 feet of the ground. It will hold about 250 lbs. It is a 4x4 platform. Works pretty sweet. Picked up at Menards for $130

[Crow Hunter]

thanks for the info, that lift looks pretty cool. I was unable to find it at Menards, anybody know where else I could find one? thanks. CH

[nitroant]

I did a search on the internet under Heavy Lift Garage Storage Systems and came up with a picture that looks just like what is above. You can order from a couple of different sites I found.

[B@ssmaster]

I accomplish the same thing with some ropes and a couple pulleys, if cost is an issue. Looks like the lift might be easier to lift however. Ropes are either a two man operation or I tie them to my ATV and pull it up into the rafters and secure it.

[SomethingFishy*]

where the yellow lock pin is on mine is how you raise and lower it. I attached the end of it to a cordless drill so I don't have to hand crank. I got mine at Menards in St. Cloud. It was near the lawn care/patio furniture stuff.

[jigging-matt]

I like the looks of the lift a lot. I used some pulleys and rope. While it works good, my Clam Voyeageur is a little heavy to be lifting up and down. I will be looking into this.

[hanson]

Thats really sweet!! Thanks for sharing.

I wouldn't mind paying extra bucks for something that works as slick as that does. And when you are parkin' your Tahoe under it, I sure wouldn't want it falling on the roof!

[SomethingFishy*]

The thing is sweet, i have my heater, rods , auger, all my ice gear is stored in it. I need to get another 1 0r 2 , 1 for my other fish house and one for my factory tires and wheels.

For installation it would be easiest with 2 people. It takes about a half hour to install and all hardware was included.

[fishfart]

I have the same set-up as you Somethingfishy, but instead of the drill I use my 14 yrld son to crank it up

[SomethingFishy*]

Maybe I should have children, they might come in handy

Anything is better than hand cranking, it takes a bit of time.

[TeddyBoy]

I just bought one of these lifts at Menards today. It seems to work great. If anyone else wants one there is one left at Menards in Bloomington for $130.