Ron's idea for the pole base is very important. It's a bummer if you drop the bottom pole half overboard! :) You need to be careful of that.
Another use we've found for the hoist is to use it to lower and raise the gas tank. I used to keep the 6 gallon tank only half full. Then, light bulb flash, I realized the hoist could easily handle a full tank (6 gallons times about 9 pounds per gallon is less than the weight of my motor). Just tie a loop of short line around the tank handle.
I also replaced the Garhauer carabiner with a larger stainless steel snap hook which goes through the handle on the Davis motor handle with less hassle. Found some other use for the carabiner.
Another use we've found for the hoist is to use it to lower and raise the gas tank. I used to keep the 6 gallon tank only half full. Then, light bulb flash, I realized the hoist could easily handle a full tank (6 gallons times about 9 pounds per gallon is less than the weight of my motor). Just tie a loop of short line around the tank handle.
I also replaced the Garhauer carabiner with a larger stainless steel snap hook which goes through the handle on the Davis motor handle with less hassle. Found some other use for the carabiner.