Launching JetSki from Truck Bed

This is a system I designed and made to launch a jetski from the bed of my 07 Tacoma since I didn't have a trailer. It works very well, just takes a minute to winch it up and down. My wife was taking this video hopeing to catch me hurting myself for the Internet, but I was successful with the launch.

here is the link on how I made it with all the pics and details....... http://www.pwctoday.com/f26/mr-bojangles-truck-bed-ski-launch-system-278002.html

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• truck
• jetski
• pwc
• trailer
• boat launch

[Aint1S]

@hondahater21 I've seen you post on a forum.... you live in tx, right? Where did you getting the wheeled slider or did you just weld tabs and place them?

[hondahater21]

@Aint1S nope, I am from Florida, I am on X-h2o and PWCToday, thats where you may have seen them. There was no welding involved, the wheels came with mounting tabs already on them

[kbrailsf]

Im looking at one of those jetskis what is the top speed and does it accelerate fast

[hondahater21]

@kbrailsf they can do anywhere from 40-50mph depending on the setup. Mine stock with a bad carb, and impeller was 40mpg, now it has some mods, and its much better. Look at some of my other video of the blue ski (I painted it) and you can see how it preforms

[snowboarder418]

what is the name of the jet ski

[hondahater21]

@snowboarder418 its a 1995 Kawasaki 750SS

[hondahater21]

@eatme003 lets see......

Trailers around here that you can use go for $200+ unless you want a rusted out POS that needs wheels and bearing, bunks and so on.

Also I tow a boat, how can I tow a boat, and take my ski with me? Do they sell a boat and ski trailer used for $75?

WTF are you posting stupid stuff for? Grounded again or are you on probation?

[mliedtke1986]

the best damn idea there ever was,, That legal to do that?

[HPTaylor14]

Exactly the design I was thinking of making for my truck! Looks great! How much did everything cost in the end to make it?

[57stormbreaker]

@Aint1S no he doesnt live in texas..did u c the side of the boat where the lisence thinger-ma-bob is,well it sad FL,if your unedgucated that meens florida

[ChallengerDood]

Then do you have to drive around with the jetski in the back of your truck all the time? And why do you hate Hondas?

[Aint1S]

I haul my 2011 Superjet in my expedition LOL! Although, it may only be 300lbs, it's rough for one man with no dolly. I'm considering welding brackets to the towing bar and using a cantilever lift system to back it out and then lower. I'll video respond once I finish this.

[xxXSeaDooXxx]

@hondahater21 It's a very nice Jet Ski for a 1995. You must take care of it :D

[snowboarder418]

@hondahater21 how many can it seat