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Building a vertical lift for handicap boat assist
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<blockquote data-quote="JMichael" data-source="post: 297201" data-attributes="member: 7544"><p>Why not use a modified engine hoist. Instead of having a hook on the end of the boom, you just attach a seat. You could relocate the base mount for the cylinder down about a foot, then lower the boom hing point the same amount. That should put the lowered seat height within the limits you gave. If the existing units are too large, you could at least copy their design and scale it down. It's a proven design that could easily handle the weight, and is very stable while rolling that weight around after it's been lifted. And if you're going to be rolling it around on rougher surfaces, all you'd have to do is replace the existing wheels with a larger diameter wheel.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]46855[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JMichael, post: 297201, member: 7544"] Why not use a modified engine hoist. Instead of having a hook on the end of the boom, you just attach a seat. You could relocate the base mount for the cylinder down about a foot, then lower the boom hing point the same amount. That should put the lowered seat height within the limits you gave. If the existing units are too large, you could at least copy their design and scale it down. It's a proven design that could easily handle the weight, and is very stable while rolling that weight around after it's been lifted. And if you're going to be rolling it around on rougher surfaces, all you'd have to do is replace the existing wheels with a larger diameter wheel. [ATTACH type="full" alt="Hoist.jpg"]46855._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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