PH-02 Storage Pulley Hoist, 50-Pound Capacity

I've been using three of these pulleys for storing kayaks for the past 6 years. Two of the pulleys are hoisting tandem kayaks and the third is hosting a solo. The heaviest tandem is about 70 pounds and goes up and down fairly easily. The lighter solo is a joy to hoist. I'm writing this review because I'm planning to buy a 4th one of these to store my in-laws kayak (which we have permission to use since we're storing it for them). I figured since I've been using them for so long and have enjoyed their use I should write a positive review.

I have 28 foot extension ladder that I use about twice a year and has been taking up precious space leaning against the garage wall. The ladder is too heavy and awkward to hang on wall hooks above head height so I bought the PH-01 to hoist it to the ceiling. The hoist was easy to assemble and install, and works as expected. I took off one star because the pulley flanges seem to be a little shallow and the rope can come off of the pulley if the assembly isn't mounted level and you pull the rope rapidly. This is a minor issue in my opinion since it is easily prevented by being careful to mount the pulley assemblies level. A key feature of this hoist is having independent control of the front and rear lift points through two separate ropes. I have some bike lifts with a single rope system and the bikes never want to raise evenly. Other reviewers have complained that it's too hard to raise the item they are hanging. This is not a problem with the hoist. It feels heavy because all of the weight of the item being lifted is concentrated through the rope and gives the perception that it is "heavier" than expected. Highly recommended.

I needed to regain the floor space I lost when I stored my kayaks and this seemed like the best alternative. It pulls the kayak into the rafters, our of the way, and overhead. It was fairly easy to install. My only suggestion would be that they use SAE hardware. The metric bolts are long and you will need to use a drill/driver to torque them. They are larger than any of the standard sets that I have so I replaced them with SAE hardware. I didn't have the problem others described with the cords pulling unevenly. The cords are just like those found on a window shade or venetian blind. You need to pull both evenly but they are easily held together.

Do not buy this product. This product is rated for 100 pounds. Lifted a 79 pound, 14'6" Old Town Canoe and the brackets bent. Fear that it will fall. It is a good concept but I will have to install heavier brackets to insure that it does not break. Once again, good concept but very poor engineering and lowest quality of material.

I've been using a bike hoist from another company for years. When I purchased kayaks recently, I thought the best way to store them would be to hang them from a pulley system on the garage system. I purchased Bac Industries PH-01 storage pulley hoist. When I put straps around the kayak and attached the to the hooks, the metal that the hooks attached to twisted. When raising the kayaks (55 lbs for my wife's and 63 lbs for mine), the rope comes off the pulley. It comes off both the ceiling mount and the hanging hook. It happens so often, I started keeping my ladder in the garage instead of in the shed. The metal twisting is fine but the rope continuously jumping the pulley is unbearable. Caveat Emptor (buyer beware).

As with the other reviewers I agree with the comments. What is nice is that the assembly is easy. Mine was missing some screws but I used my own to put it into the ceiling as opposed to the joists. I too have 14' kayak to put up and I found it pretty hard to haul it up on my own. I wish this came with the straps as again I sourced my own and mine slipped a little. The image makes it look like you can pull it tight to the ceiling but with the weight it swung a few inches lower. This was a challenge with my garage door set up. By moving the strapping I can squeeze it in. I can see how with continual use the ropes will go quickly. The ropes often get off track and I agree that the pulleys should be larger to avoid this. My hands were raw hauling up and down on the two rope system, it takes a while to figure it out. This is a good inexpensive hoist if you have a small boat and a safe place to store. I remain nervous...

The key feature is that this pully has two ropes to work with. That means you can you can control the descent/ascent of each end. Works perfectly for a long rowing shell. Unfortunately the picture does not show the two ropes very clearly. I find that alternating between the ropes works best for the descent. Also, I tie a knot at the point where I don't want the boat to go any lower, in case I let go of the rope altogether. Works well.

I have a 10 foot, 40 lbs Old Town Dirigo and was looking to get it off my garage floor. I installed the BAC Industries Pulley Hoist under my second story deck and it is perfect. The pulley system installed easily (choice of on a ceiling or on a joist) and hoisting the kayak by myself was no problem. I would recommend this product and now I can get my car back in my garage!