My point exactly spare! 
And no you don't depend on the hoist. Block the boat when working on it and even if just sitting there between work sessions. 
We are usually blessed with blocks of foam rescued from the creek when they would come loose from docks in the area. Even lowering it to the ground is preferred instead of just hanging there.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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