GoHoist for lifting O'Day 25

[Hoosier Kevin]

I appreciate all the input and help I have received from this forum over the years.
Last October I posted a topic asking for advice on lifting my O'Day 25 off my trailer to work on my stuck centerboard.
From this post I receive some great advice especially from Kermit & Crazy Dave about using a sling to lift the boat.
Keep in mind I am on an inland lake with few resources. The nearest travel lift has a meter that starts at $500 just to lift the boat and then the meter runs, and runs and runs!
I had a heck of a time begging and borrowing boat stands!
A lot of research on how to do this safely!
I was thinking of jacking up the boat but just couldn't get past the inherent risk of the boat slipping and the damage and injury that might be sustained.
I ended up going with gohoist.com boat lifting unit.
The people I worked with at gohoist were phenomenal! - Thomas Hurner & Charles Bridgman.
The hoist has really worked out well for my situation and has allowed me the time and the accessibility to work on my centerboard problem.
Here are a some photos that hopefully will let you know more -

 

[njlarry]

Go hoist looks something our special needs sailing program could use with three Rainbows but only one trailer. Do you have anymore additional information? Thank you for the post.

 

[Hoosier Kevin]

I do know that they are giving one of these units away for someone or a group with a special project or a good story to tell.

Your special needs program may fit that bill!

Here is a link - best of luck - again - Charles Bridgman and/or Thomas Hurner would be your connection -
http://www.gohoist.com/win-a-free-gohoist.html

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

@Hoosier Kevin

Do you have a vertical picture of one of those lifts would greatly be appreciated so others can get a good look. Thank you for posting. I appreciated that.

 

[Kermit]

Dave,
Click this. www.gohoist.com It has a pretty good video showing how it works along with pictures.
Kevin, thanks for posting this. I had forgotten about your previous thread so it's particularly good to see your final solution. I'm also glad I was able to help. Lately I've been feeling pretty useless. Other then worthless humor. Unless you like useless humor.