Yes as I said previously, boat winches, hand cranked, probably find them in
Walmart, Gander mountain, local boat shop or as someone else mentioned ebay.
Mount to garage wall where a stud is located.........Look
here....................http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1200-LBS-CABLE-WINCH-
TRAILER-BOAT-NIB-HEAVY-DUTY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ26451QQitemZ461513 043
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"RkyMtnHootOwl" wrote in message
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On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:59:29 GMT, Michael Daly wrote:

On 26-Feb-2006, "Mike" wrote:

Might the block and tackle arrangement (or other ideas) here help?

That's what I've already done, but there's just enough friction and
weight to
make it a challenge for her to lift. She can do it, but I'd rather have
a winch
so she feels more confident about lifting.

Mike

Sail boats use various winches, or capstans to manage the lines for
hoisting sails etc. I have seen some of these devices for sale on Ebay
when you sort for sailing equipment. OvO