Wonder if anyone can help with this. I am looking for what I think is best described as a Baitboat Lifter. I have seen them on the bank previously, basically a hooked device which fits into the handle of your Baitboat, and is used to lift the boat into the water without the need to bend or go to hands and knees. My dodgy back forces me to go this way. Anyone know where I might get one? Thanks
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https://www.carplounge.co.uk/baitboat-accessories/baitboat-accessories/accessories-spares/390/boatlifter-premium-gold
No doubt will get it cheaper elsewhere but carplounge does them
https://www.carplounge.co.uk/baitboat-accessories/baitboat-accessories/accessories-spares/390/boatlifter-premium-gold
No doubt will get it cheaper elsewhere but carplounge does them
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Carplounge have their Boatlifter Premium-Gold for 27quid, but i made my own, for afew bob
I´m even considering getting a smaller, lighter boat, due to serious back/neck issues 
Carplounge have their Boatlifter Premium-Gold for 27quid, but i made my own, for afew bob
I´m even considering getting a smaller, lighter boat, due to serious back/neck issues
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Make your own I made one with a broom handle and bolted a heavy duty wall hook to it cost all of £8 to make
Make your own I made one with a broom handle and bolted a heavy duty wall hook to it cost all of £8 to make
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Paint roller on the end of an old umbrella pole!
Paint roller on the end of an old umbrella pole!
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You need one of these -
https://www.gustharts.com/climbing-equipment-c1/harnesses-spares-c2/harness-spares-c224/stein-mini-reach-climbing-line-retriever-p1407/s3239?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=stein-mini-reach-retriever-1h7002&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz8emBhDrARIsANNJjS57hyYsDuk_RCjN28HlR-D1A71SJdnQAqcvOOdE-RQ2Dr1vt1IjxpMaAr6UEALw_wcB
Brilliant bit of kit - I have 2x for both boats that I own; light strong and pack down to nothing
You need one of these -
https://www.gustharts.com/climbing-equipment-c1/harnesses-spares-c2/harness-spares-c224/stein-mini-reach-climbing-line-retriever-p1407/s3239?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=stein-mini-reach-retriever-1h7002&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz8emBhDrARIsANNJjS57hyYsDuk_RCjN28HlR-D1A71SJdnQAqcvOOdE-RQ2Dr1vt1IjxpMaAr6UEALw_wcB
Brilliant bit of kit - I have 2x for both boats that I own; light strong and pack down to nothing
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That looks really useful
That looks really useful
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That looks really useful
That looks really useful
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Theres a fella on eBay that makes some himself - looks like out of extruded Aluminium, with a thread on it to screw into your landing net pole - might be a bit of a faff constantly screwing/unscrewing your landing net back together all the time though.
Theres a fella on eBay that makes some himself - looks like out of extruded Aluminium, with a thread on it to screw into your landing net pole - might be a bit of a faff constantly screwing/unscrewing your landing net back together all the time though.
Carplounge have their Boatlifter Premium-Gold for 27quid
Count yourself lucky you didn't buy one of the original ones.....not saying I did
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I was going to say a weighing crook but by the looks of a search that's not what they're called!
Count yourself lucky you didn't buy one of the original ones.....not saying I did
...I was going to say a weighing crook but by the looks of a search that's not what they're called!
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Bit too small (Stein extends to 1m) and not as strong as a tree surgeons hook - ! Can lift my SB3 with it no probs
Bit too small (Stein extends to 1m) and not as strong as a tree surgeons hook - ! Can lift my SB3 with it no probs
I thought this thread was some new terminology for yet another sexuality 
We went to a lake last year and the owner lent us his home made boat lifter as the water was low and it was a faff getting the boat in/out of the water.
Took some measurements and a few pics and made our own when we returned, small sheet metal, 2 bends, sprayed black,hole for bolt and it just scews into an extending bank stick, works very well on 2 boats with different handles. If i can work out how to post pics will add a couple.
Took some measurements and a few pics and made our own when we returned, small sheet metal, 2 bends, sprayed black,hole for bolt and it just scews into an extending bank stick, works very well on 2 boats with different handles. If i can work out how to post pics will add a couple.
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carplounge one is good as it pivots keeping the boat level and stops it slipping along the hook .A simple hook unless you get exact centre and lift straight up will slip along handle if weight isnt even been there done that not good putting a heavy boat laden with bait
carplounge one is good as it pivots keeping the boat level and stops it slipping along the hook .A simple hook unless you get exact centre and lift straight up will slip along handle if weight isnt even been there done that not good putting a heavy boat laden with bait
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carplounge one is good as it pivots keeping the boat level and stops it slipping along the hook .A simple hook unless you get exact centre and lift straight up will slip along handle if weight isnt even. Been there done that not good putting a heavy boat laden with bait
carplounge one is good as it pivots keeping the boat level and stops it slipping along the hook .A simple hook unless you get exact centre and lift straight up will slip along handle if weight isnt even. Been there done that not good putting a heavy boat laden with bait
For years I have used a homemade one from a brush handle and a coat hook screwed into the end.
The important thing is to use a double coat hook, that will ensure that the boat can be lifted perfectly horizontal and it will not slip especially if your lowering a fully laden boat into the water.
Also cut the broom handle a specific length, mine is the depth of my bivvy so then when I go into an unknown swim, I can measure how far the bivvy will go back and also measure the width of the bivvy according to the marks I have on the handle, also I can measure exactly where my rods will go and will their be enough room etc and then I know I have room for everything as to how I like to set up.
Another thing it is useful for is clearing weed etc from in front of a swim that your boat could get snagged on.
Another use is slashing down briars and pulling them to one side and even pulling down branches if you get snagged on the likes of a hawthorn next to the swim.
The important thing is to use a double coat hook, that will ensure that the boat can be lifted perfectly horizontal and it will not slip especially if your lowering a fully laden boat into the water.
Also cut the broom handle a specific length, mine is the depth of my bivvy so then when I go into an unknown swim, I can measure how far the bivvy will go back and also measure the width of the bivvy according to the marks I have on the handle, also I can measure exactly where my rods will go and will their be enough room etc and then I know I have room for everything as to how I like to set up.
Another thing it is useful for is clearing weed etc from in front of a swim that your boat could get snagged on.
Another use is slashing down briars and pulling them to one side and even pulling down branches if you get snagged on the likes of a hawthorn next to the swim.
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If you haven't already purchased one, worth looking at Custom Angling Solutions. I had one made that screws into a 6ft pole (which has other purposes as well).
If you haven't already purchased one, worth looking at Custom Angling Solutions. I had one made that screws into a 6ft pole (which has other purposes as well).
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