Boat Loader. Loading a Lund boat SSV14

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Boat Loader. Loading a Lund boat SSV14

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In this video I demonstrate an easy way to bring your Aluminum boat camping, or transport it without a boat trailer. This boat loader is ideal for loading and unloading your aluminum boat by yourself. I use this boat loader as I do a lot of camping and I want to bring my boat. My boat weighs just over 300lbs with a few mods I have done to the boat. My beam is 70 inches wide at the widest point. This boat loader is like 3/4 of an inch to small but I make it work. For any questions please comment below and I will do my best to help ya out. Please subscribe, and like my channel, and videos. Thanks for watching.

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@Josh-vg8cx 2 жыл бұрын

Man I had the same situation. Decided to go with a fifth wheel and double up though. Thanks for sharing!

@bigair0176 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! You can buy a boat loader that runs off the front of the truck to accommodate the fifth wheel. It’s a little more bulky on the front of your truck though. Cheers!

@westcanmanufacturing3385 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, always nice seeing our products in action!

@bigair0176 2 жыл бұрын

Still use it. Had to replace the motor once due to water getting inside. Otherwise it’s been good

@1proudIRISHMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Well done video

@bigair0176 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for feed back. Cheers

@kingtut5923 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate no music like others.

@engsetters4633 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, and possibly the answer I've been looking for.

@bigair0176 5 жыл бұрын

Eng setters glad to help. If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll do my best to answer them. Cheers!

@gunlover1955 6 жыл бұрын

Cool throw a tarp over it and you also have a water proof camper, nice one man show.

@bigair0176 6 жыл бұрын

gunlover1955 this a great way to load my boat. I have used this so much it’s paid for itself. It’s nice I can do it without any help at all. Thanks for watching

@sandyt4343 Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t make out what line you used to power your boat back to unload. This is a very well done video and it a lot of help for not reinventing the wheel for me. I just can’t see the reversing line in the video. Can you clear that up for us if you get a chance. Thanks for your post

@bigair0176 Жыл бұрын

It’s a hollow braided line. I unfortunately don’t have the boat loader anymore as I have gone back to a truck slide in camper so didn’t need the loader anymore. I loved it though when had the trailer. Hated loading and loading the motor and all the fishing gear every trip. So we decided to move back to the slide in. Sorry can’t be more helpful then that. I’m sure my vid has some spots where you can see the lines and how they ran.

@finmanpoozie4756 2 жыл бұрын

Homemade? Really impressive work

@bigair0176 2 жыл бұрын

It is not home made. I bought the rack and the boat loader and put it on the truck.

@skywaykiteboards4964 20 күн бұрын

How do you get the winch to push it off the truck. I get how it comes on but how does it come off that's reverse

@bigair0176 20 күн бұрын

The way the lines are set up on the rollers. Then it’s just a matter of forward reverse with the winch

@Dirka13 Жыл бұрын

Great video. When you initially put load on the frame it seems to flex a bit, have you had any issues with the frame in the time you have owned it? did you install the truck rack or did a place install it for you?

@bigair0176 Жыл бұрын

I installed the rack myself. The only issue I ever had was water got into the motor and had to replace it. Otherwise zero issues.

@oldfarmer9004 7 ай бұрын

I have a question about this. What’s the combined weight of the boat and trailer? It seems like the winch is strong enough to pull the two of them up together if the boat is lashed down to the trailer. Then you can unload them both and tow it to the landing.

@bigair0176 7 ай бұрын

Well it’s only a 2000lb winch. I’m sure you could try. I wouldn’t personally.

@igorcolumbus 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy boat rsck

@bigair0176 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it in Vancouver. You can buy them at places like cappit and canopy stores

@normangunderson1505 2 жыл бұрын

I bought an old loader from a guy near Merritt that has 4 rollers (one powered) and i will rebuild it. It had the power roller second from the back, and I'm thinking about putting it at the rear. But maybe I will leave it as it looks like your boat came off pretty nice. Do you have a link to the owner's manual? I still haven't figured out the rope system.

@bigair0176 2 жыл бұрын

No unfortunately I do not have a manual for it I’m sorry.

@normangunderson1505 2 жыл бұрын

I have my loader all set up. Just hope the old ropes hold up. I did get a wireless remote control for the winch from Amazon. Really nice to have.

@rollingacresfarmstead206 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a version made for an 18ft ssv a 16ft with 3 kids is tight

@bigair0176 2 жыл бұрын

Ya the problem that occurs is your beam would prob be to wide on 18 or a 16. I think this was one of the biggest loaders I could find at the time. Cheers

@billrandall2295 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Bigair01, pretty cool vid, where did you purchase the boat loader? I can see Westcan Manufacturing stamped on the base brackets. I would appreciate any info regarding your kit. Thanks

@bigair0176 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered mine from a guy who lived in Vancouver who made them for west can. But you can get a similar boat loader from any canopy place like Cappit or other places like them. They usually run around 3000$ plus they like to charge another 1000$ for the install. But you could do the install I’m sure with some help. Hope that is helpful for you. Cheers

@Antipodean33 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you have to jack the trailer like that to get it off? How do you get it back on without the trailer and having the boat jacked at the angle you took it off the trailer? I'm assuming you'll be loading it back on when it's either in the water or flat on the ground so why jack the trailer?

@bigair0176 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to. I just don’t want the pressure of the bunks pushing the aluminum in on the bottom of the boat. Really in the end as long as your the correct distance from the trailer you can do it without jacking the trailer. Cheers

@Knuckledragnation 2 ай бұрын

So a couple of things. First off I’m confused about water in the motor issue. I what happens when it rains and you’re traveling? Also can you tell me the name of the company who makes this?

@bigair0176 2 ай бұрын

The rain caused the parts on inside to rust and break apart. Motor was cheap so when replaced it I made sure to completely seal the outside so no water go into the new motor. The motor was just a generic 2000lb winch. Bought the replacement from Canadian tire.

@gayleober7119 5 жыл бұрын

very interesting but what is it like loading and unloading on a windy day?

@bigair0176 5 жыл бұрын

gayle ober I don’t have any issues. It performs solidly. I usually guide it either way and the weight of 300lbs makes it pretty hard to be blown around to much

@fern8808 4 жыл бұрын

What rope are you using? to pull it up and to suspend it?

@bigair0176 4 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s 1/2 double braided nylon line. It can be threaded back into the centre of the line. Pretty strong line. It came with the loader

@jacobmarvel3474 5 жыл бұрын

Could I use this for a 14” flat bottom Jon boat

@bigair0176 5 жыл бұрын

jacob marvel how wide is your beam. I would imagine it would be no problem. Depending on the loader you buy but the westcan one in this vid is capable of up to a 70 inch beam wide. My boat is exactly 70 inches wide. It’s just a matter of measuring the where the front eye lets go. Wish I made a vid on that but it was way before I started KZfaq.

@TimsWorkshopTJY 3 жыл бұрын

What kind/size rope is that?

@bigair0176 3 жыл бұрын

1/2 double braided nylon line. You can thread the end into the line anywhere

@TimsWorkshopTJY 3 жыл бұрын

ok thanks, I saw 600ft of it on marketplace for cheap

@stevemiller2288 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. So after having this apparatus for a while what do you think? Is it reliable glad you did it? I have the same situation as yours wanna pull a trailer and have a small Jon boat I can put a top my truck. Beefed up my Yakima rack with rollers, stays and stronger bars but still Too hard to do by myself.

@bigair0176 3 жыл бұрын

I would not bring a boat if I didn’t have one of these. Super easy and has been really reliable.

@FougereFamilyAdventures 6 жыл бұрын

Can you get extensions for the wider beam?

@bigair0176 6 жыл бұрын

Fougere Family Adventures I don’t think you can. You would just have to have it built a little wider. The guy I bought off of subcontracted to westcan and I believe this was one of his biggest ones. He told me it would work and it does it just has to ride on the gunnel on one side for like 3 inches.

@kambo209 4 жыл бұрын

How does this boat handle the ocean?

@bigair0176 4 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly well. I put electric down riggers on it. Fish like 200ft down most of the time. I usually go in if it gets to 15 knots plus.

@gerardhaubert8210 4 жыл бұрын

Nice dock ....?

@bigair0176 4 жыл бұрын

Yup. Out in the boonies! One of my favourite camping spots

@jakemccann3340 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you purchase the boat loader rack?

@bigair0176 2 жыл бұрын

I bought off an old guy in lmd who was a contractor for westcan. Not sure if he is still building them.

@CommonSenseMeasures 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have an outboard motor that you use? Carry in truck?

@bigair0176 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I have a 20hp merc. I have a few vids on my channel I have done on it. How I load and unload and oil changes

@jamespeirano3192 4 жыл бұрын

Could you let me know how many horsepower the motor is and does it have a gear reduction box?

@bigair0176 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a 2000lb winch. The winch turns the roller. I don’t believe any hear reduction

@user-cu1we3iu4d 4 жыл бұрын

Hi how are you I bought this boat what is the price in hua dollars measuring 12 or 14

@bigair0176 4 жыл бұрын

I am not sure. But when I bought it in 2013 it was 3500 Canadian. I think it is a little more now. But you would have to do some research and find a used one or a dealer. Mine has been a great boat. Absolutely love it. Hopefully you find one.

@user-cu1we3iu4d 4 жыл бұрын

@@bigair0176 I thank you very much for answering my boat question I bought size 12 or 14 I want to buy 14 and you very much and respect

@bigair0176 4 жыл бұрын

Anytime. The 14 is surprisingly quite a bit bigger. Well worth the two feet. Much more stable as well Good luck cheers

@newlion7013 5 жыл бұрын

How do u load it at the lake?

@bigair0176 5 жыл бұрын

same way that its done at home. Self loads its pretty awesome. If you watched whole video I drop it in a lake. Its just a matter of hooking the 4 points up and hitting the button man. I love it. Cheers

@kingtut5923 3 жыл бұрын

Very easy back up to water and do opposite.

@gloriab9361 4 жыл бұрын

You are gonna tow a trailer too where does the boat trailer go.

@bigair0176 4 жыл бұрын

I tow a rv travel trailer. It’s why I have the rack. If I had a slide in camper I would use the normal boat trailer instead of this loader

@kingtut5923 3 жыл бұрын

What do you need a boat trailer for?

@vince33mich 5 жыл бұрын

how long of a boat can you put on it

@bigair0176 5 жыл бұрын

sam garcia I would say 14 is pretty close to max. A 16 may fit but your biggest issue would be your width and weight. My rack is like 69.5inches wide and my boat at its max is 70 inches. So it does barely fit. It sorta has a small section where it rides on the edge of the gunnel for a few inches. But a skinnier and lighter boat would prob also fit. You just have to figure out where to drill the eyelit holes to hook up your lines. Sorry can’t be more helpful then that!