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Dock roof height for 35' or 38' Cig.??
[Question] What is the height needed for a 35' or 38' TG to clear the roof, while on a lift? I'm looking for two measurements. First being highest point (wind screen?) to surface of water and second from deck (top near bow) to surface of water. [Overview] I plan to purchase a 35' or 38' Cigarette. However, I need to modify a dock slip. I'm considering my 10' x 32' slip, install a 12,000 lb, 6-arm, back-in (DD) PolyLift. With this setup, the bow will extend out of the slip a few feet, and be underneath the entry point/roof. Here at LOTO, the dock & lift receive water action, so I would like to ensure I have enough clearance. Thanks! Jamie |
There are dozens of Cigs at LOTO on Polylifts. Best to just go measure yourself.
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Originally Posted by jwforbes
(Post 4649310)
[Question] What is the height needed for a 35' or 38' TG to clear the roof, while on a lift? I'm looking for two measurements. First being highest point (wind screen?) to surface of water and second from deck (top near bow) to surface of water. [Overview] I plan to purchase a 35' or 38' Cigarette. However, I need to modify a dock slip. I'm considering my 10' x 32' slip, install a 12,000 lb, 6-arm, back-in (DD) PolyLift. With this setup, the bow will extend out of the slip a few feet, and be underneath the entry point/roof. Here at LOTO, the dock & lift receive water action, so I would like to ensure I have enough clearance. Thanks! Jamie |
Height shouldn't be a problem but a 38 TG with a swim platform will be sticking way the heck out from underneath a 32' slip. Might have to install a blue light on the nose!
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Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
(Post 4649598)
Height shouldn't be a problem but a 38 TG with a swim platform will be sticking way the heck out from underneath a 32' slip. Might have to install a blue light on the nose!
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Originally Posted by omerta one
(Post 4649596)
The standard height for a slip is equal to the width: 10 wide x 10 high; My 39 was about 6 feet tall (above the dock) to the windscreen on a poly lift.
Again, thanks everyone for the feedback. |
I'd be sure to double-check with the lift guys and the dock guys. 38' Cig in a 10x32 slip will be tight width-wise and likely 10'+ sticking out the end. Also, the lift eats up some of the width. My 17k galva back-over in a 12' slip has only about 9'8" between the pitman arms.
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Yeah depending where your dock is located the Ameren/Water Patrol may have an issue with that much boat sticking out. That is why I joked about the blue light on the bow. At night what would be lit up as the end of the dock would not properly indicate how much hard surface you have to avoid.
From the Ameren site. Might save you some headaches down the road. The maximum boat slip size shall not exceed 55 feet in length for residential permits and 60 feet for commercial (marina) permits. Any watercraft moored within slips permitted after March 30, 2008 shall not extend beyond the mouth of the slip. https://www.ameren.com/missouri/lake...k-requirements |
Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
(Post 4653727)
Yeah depending where your dock is located the Ameren/Water Patrol may have an issue with that much boat sticking out. That is why I joked about the blue light on the bow. At night what would be lit up as the end of the dock would not properly indicate how much hard surface you have to avoid.
From the Ameren site. Might save you some headaches down the road. The maximum boat slip size shall not exceed 55 feet in length for residential permits and 60 feet for commercial (marina) permits. Any watercraft moored within slips permitted after March 30, 2008 shall not extend beyond the mouth of the slip. https://www.ameren.com/missouri/lake...k-requirements As for the slip length limit, what do they do with the 55ft+ cruisers that I’ve seen out there? Slip can’t be bigger than 55ft and it can’t stick out, yet boats larger are out there. |
I'm just saying sticking that much boat in that little slip might open you up to some issues down the road whether it be neighbors hassling you to possible litigation if someone takes their head off on the bow in the middle of the night. I'd think twice about it.
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Originally Posted by apex svt
(Post 4653783)
OP, call poly lift. I see that green and red 38 top gun with “poly lift” on the front running around all the time. They will have the measurements. As for the slip length limit, what do they do with the 55ft+ cruisers that I’ve seen out there? Slip can’t be bigger than 55ft and it can’t stick out, yet boats larger are out there. |
You buy a boat Jamie? I know you were looking at mine for a while. If so share it! We'd love to see it. My old 35 is in a slip at Redhead or over by there somewhere. New owner Dirk sent me some pix of it on the lift there. I can give you his info and you can ask him since he just had it done.
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Originally Posted by HOSSMAN
(Post 4653949)
You buy a boat Jamie? I know you were looking at mine for a while. If so share it! We'd love to see it. My old 35 is in a slip at Redhead or over by there somewhere. New owner Dirk sent me some pix of it on the lift there. I can give you his info and you can ask him since he just had it done.
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my dock is 50x50 enclosed. The Cig has about 2' in the back and 4' in the front to get around with the garage door closed. Much smaller and i think you will not be happy.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...53d9b09074.jpg I Hope to have SOmething else on there this weekend JUST in time for winter :bong: |
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