Boat lift for 382
 

If anyone has a 382 on a lift. I'd like to know how the stepped hull sits on the bunks. I've seen stepped bunks, but I'm wondering how far apart the bunks should be set. Should the back step be ripped to match the hull angle or do you set the bunks wider to catch the outside chines flat?

when we setup our trailer we decided to do what you suggested...

cut an angle to match the hull on the rear (second step), and cut the bunk so the first step sits flush on the outside chine

We bought a Myco cradle. Like the trailer, it fits like a glove. Also included the service deck so I can do minor servicing of the drives and cleaning transom.

Andy

I would suspect that you want the bunks to line up with the internal grid. I'm pretty sure that Formula will supply you with the information you need.

I have my 382 on an old Hydro Hoist and it has a V in the front and two flat Pads for the stern. Has no bunks. I have seen others with bunks down the sides, but never paid attention to how they fit.

My lift supplier said they got the specs from Formula. It didn't look right, so I started making my own suggestions. Now I'm finding out others have also angled the back bunk. I like the cradle idea.

as long as you hit one of the chines flush, i think you should be fine.

p.s. lining a boat up on a lift with steps seems like a tough proposition. i imagine you will have to raise and lower it repeatedly for alignment and positioning.

Our lift supplier had formula specs already. It sits very nice with the steps all supported .

I bought a brand new Hydro Hoist in June.It has the pad in the front and two large notched bunks. Hydro Hoist delivered it from New York to Massachusetts and assembled it here. They wanted my boat in the water to make final adjustments,but they do have the specs from Formula. As far as getting it to sit right,it's easier then loading on a trailer.Point and shoot.The boat will self align.The only thing is how far too pull forward. Once I got the boat positioned exactly where I wanted it,I took the two line attached to the front of the lift,that fasten to the rear cleats,and put a knot in them right at the point where the touch the cleat.Works perfect every time.

bondo i meant the later. positioning front to back...not side to side. i imagine that would be easy.

I know what you meant.The lines attached to the front of the lift are attached to the rear of the boat. The knots are the pre-determined distance that I want the boat on the lift. Pull on the lift,loop the lines around the rear cleats,pull the boat forward with the lines until the knot reaches the cleat,and hit the lift pump switches.Flush motors,wash boat,cover,crack a beer.Repeat last step until all this crap seems like its worth it. Happy Holidays.:drink:

Lift
 

Here is a 353 Fastech on a Sunstream Floatlift

The FL 13 will also work great with the 382

I went from a 311 to a 353 and used the same bunks ....24* and I think about 35" apart ....the 353 steps are 1.25" and we took 2x6's and plained em down to the 1.25" ....I think the rear step was like 7'1" from the transom ..I think we went 7'7" foward and mounted the first 1.25" board and ran it forward 6" shy of the next step ...then mounted the last 1.25" board ...fits perfect ....as stated you just need to mark where the boat sits on the lift ...with the 6" margin it works pretty good ...... so my bunks are just on the angled part of the hull .....if you wanted to add more support you couls add another set on the outside flat section ....on a trailer you would need it for sure but on the lift the two 6" bunks have worked well for me .....m