Setting up boat lift cradles...
08-09-2019 | 08:33 AM
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From: Perdido Key, Madison, NC
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
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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
08-12-2019 | 09:30 AM
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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.
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.
08-13-2019 | 05:19 PM
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08-13-2019 | 07:26 PM
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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.
08-14-2019 | 05:48 AM
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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.
