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Kayak Launch: A Hoist and Launch System for Docks and Seawalls
I show the Kayak Launch, a welded aluminum hoist and launch platform that makes getting a kayak in and out from a dock or seawall easier.
What’s in this video
Launching a kayak off a dock or seawall can be sketchy. The Kayak Launch is a hoist, ladder and launch platform all in one, made of welded aluminum with stainless steel cables. It’s made by Golden Manufacturing and works with a wide range of kayak makes, models and styles.
Install is quick: four bolts hold it to the seawall or dock. One safety note from the maker: they don’t recommend sitting in the kayak while you winch it up or down.
Quick takeaways
- Four bolts mount it to a dock or seawall, and install takes minutes.
- Don't sit in the kayak while winching it up or down.
- It works with a wide range of kayak makes and styles.
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