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GLENAMY 242SS 08-09-2019 08:03 AM

Have Roscoe build you a boathouse

ph1971 08-09-2019 08:29 AM

He’s a bit outside my range and I’m booked till the New Year but I hear you are free right now Gary. Ha

F14A water jet 08-09-2019 08:33 AM


Originally Posted by ph1971 (Post 4701247)
I don’t remember Ranger Hal. Was that a Gainesville thing? Perdido Key is a great area but it’s too close to FSU. Just remember to tell everyone up there that if they ain’t Gators they’re Gator Bait. Good luck with the move and let me know if I can help with sourcing any lift parts you need. Roscoe

You're probably not old enough.
Jacksonville's Ranger Hal
My contractor is using Boat Hoist USA's 12k boathouse lift.
I am re-doing my whole dock, boat house, sea wall, lift....
I would have liked to use you...but Perdido is probably too far.
Thanks for the support.
Tom

ph1971 08-09-2019 08:42 AM

That’s a nice lift. Much like the Deco post mount that I use.

Chart 08-12-2019 09:30 AM

Not a professional, but understand the best case is lining the bunks up under the stringers, which are often above the lifting strakes in the hull. Now it is hard to position the boat on horizontal bunks, so best compromise is angled bunks to match the hull deadrise, right near the lifting strakes.

Another option is to lift at the transom and along the keel forward of mid-line, basically a tripod approach.

No matter which approach you use, I think you want to support the transom with the bunks, not have it hanging over the back of them.

F14A water jet 08-13-2019 05:19 PM


Originally Posted by ph1971 (Post 4701235)
If you need a nice cradle, call Aluminum Boat Cradles in Umatilla Florida. 800-218-1017 They do a great job and will set you up right. I get all of mine from them.

This is my local vendor...
https://bh-usa.com/gulf-breeze-12000...oathouse-lift/

ph1971 08-13-2019 07:26 PM

Without stepping on your contractor’s toes, I would suggest comparing features and pricing with a Deco lift of the same capacity. Their stuff is really good and all parts are stainless or aluminum. I like them because they set up very easily but they are a little more money usually.Good luck with the new place.

Nothing personel 353 08-13-2019 08:13 PM

I'm shopping prices Cape Coral Florida prices all over the place ?10,000lbs with electric included??Thanks for the info!

F14A water jet 08-14-2019 05:48 AM


Originally Posted by ph1971 (Post 4701904)
Without stepping on your contractor’s toes, I would suggest comparing features and pricing with a Deco lift of the same capacity. Their stuff is really good and all parts are stainless or aluminum. I like them because they set up very easily but they are a little more money usually.Good luck with the new place.

Thanks...I'll try to implement your advice.


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