Sometimes i seen four people stick one in the water. Other times i seen a home made cranking system. That look's some what like a cherry picker they would use in removing a engine out of a car or truck. And yes i also seen people just using a pvc piping with like a hook at the end of it to there boat's out of the water. The St Louis Admiral's Regatta is next Saturday 19, and Sunday 20, at Union Station. If you get a change maybe you can head over and see some of what they do. I know i be there for sure since i live close.