Lots of ideas have been thrown out so let me toss mine out as well....
Bill, wouldn't a simple boat trailer crank wench provide more than enough torque to pull your shell up and forward?
I'd think most parts would be off the shelf....in fact I've seen the posts for those which are removable (attaching with a hitch pin in the middle).
Rich
Rich and Lynn
2021 2922KB
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