Butterfly Hoist

by Pam

We've all done it. We've experimented with bunk boards, carpet, rollers, etc. in an effort to make it easier to get our Butterflys on the docks. And yet, there are still times when you get your boat halfway on the docks and as you're locked in a battle, with the boat winning, you finally call out for a little help. 

One of our newest Butterflyers, Larry, seems to be a born tinkerer and he has come up with an inventive way to get the job done quick and easy so that just about anyone can manage the task single-handed. Very cool! 

At the end of the video he says 'now I just noticed.'  It's hard to keep track of everything Larry says because thoughts and ideas pop into his head constantly and everything just comes right on out and it's hard not to be amused, confused and educated all at the same time. Anyway, I believe he said that he had just noticed that Harbor Freight has a little winch on sale that could easily be attached to the boat stand ahead of the first bunk board such that the pulling would be replaced by the touch of a button and it even has a remote control option available. Thanks Larry! This is awesome! 

Critical part of the design to keep the boat properly aligned