Hardtop hoist? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

JBauer · 09-20-2017, 10:05 AM

Anyone made their own hardtop hoist? If so share how you did it. Seems like it wouldn't be too difficult.

NewArt · 09-20-2017, 11:46 AM

I used a kayak hoist which I got from Amazon.

JBauer · 09-20-2017, 01:04 PM

Great idea! I'll check into that. Thanks

JBauer · 09-23-2017, 09:17 AM

Got my kayak hoist and i think it's going to work just fine. Need to get another strap or longer straps but alls good. Thanks for the idea NewArt !

RobertF · 09-23-2017, 10:43 AM

How much does the top weigh?

NewArt · 09-23-2017, 10:45 AM

You will need to support the back of the top. there is very little weight at the front.

JBauer · 09-23-2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertF

How much does the top weigh?

About 65 lbs. I'm going to buy a couple more, probably longer straps. This was just a test.

rfuerst911sc · 09-23-2017, 06:27 PM

My hardtop lift ( factory ? ) has a padded bar with hooks on the end . The bar goes through the window openings from side to side and a lift strap hooks to each end of the bar . Then there are two straps that hook to the back of the top under the window. More weight in the back section so it needs to be supported . Basically a boat winch and you just crank the handle and the top raises or lowers . Works great I can load/unload the top by myself .

JBauer · 09-24-2017, 01:43 PM

Hoisted it off, drove out from under it, came back, put it back. Creepy as hell �� Going to get a better rope before I do it again. The rope that came with it is already fraying. Need to get some padding too.