Paul: I use pulleys on the ceiling 1 pulley for the bow and 2 for the stern. I run a rope from the stern through one side of the double pulley and over to a tie off place on the wall. I run another rope from the bow, thru the single pulley then thru the double pulley and to the tie off place. You just hook up the ropes to the grab loops and haul back on both ropes at once. This will lift the kayak, keeping it parallel to the floor, both ends at once. Tie the ropes off on the tie off place. I arranged mine to lower boats onto the car racks for convenience. The two ropes can be intertwined on the haul back area to keep them right. - Scott E.