Re: Rule of thumb/boat lift ?
Originally Posted by tlark
How do you determine what size you need as far a lifting capacity.
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Re: Rule of thumb/boat lift ?
Well not to take over the thread but could a 10,000 lb HydroHoist (new style) lift hold a 38 Fountain?
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Re: Rule of thumb/boat lift ?
Originally Posted by kageman
Typically lift manufacturers build in a minimum 25% weight safety factor i.e. 16,000lb. rated lift should hold 20,000lb. without any structural damage or failure.
I wanted to rev-visit this ? again b/c of this statement and its truth as newby. I have been looking for 14-15k lbs lifts. I have located a lift 4 sale in which the owner had the exact same boat I now own. Its 12000lbs and our boats weight 9700lbs dry and I figure w/gas, people (etc) I would have over 12k easy. Lift owner said he never had a problem as I made mention that it may not be a big enough lift. Somewhat perplexed by the 25% statement, thats 3000lbs +/- extra capacity comments welcome. Signed, winter still sucks !!! |
Re: Rule of thumb/boat lift ?
the boat is most likely a considered at least a live load on the lift, most likely engineered for more than 1.6x the weight of the boat.... 10k lb lift could hold 16k just before failure.... but you better get a lift rated for higher than you boat I don't think you insurer wants a 16k lb boat on a 10k lb lift.
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Re: Rule of thumb/boat lift ?
Originally Posted by masher44
what brand lift?...
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Re: Rule of thumb/boat lift ?
Originally Posted by Sean H
full of fuel, coolers and people, it might not make it...
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Re: Rule of thumb/boat lift ?
To be specific the boat(330SS) will be right at 12000 lbs full of fuel/water, 2-adults 2-kids and a added 500lbs for gear just to be safe. Not trying to skimp and realize a 14-15k lift may be better suited, its just I see myself moving into a 370SS in a few years and I will have to get a larger lift then anyway.
If the rule of 25% extra capicity applyies then a 12k lift has the ability to lift 15k, and in my case I don't see my boat being too much more than 12k and less than that when raising and lowering the boat to be safe. |
Re: Rule of thumb/boat lift ?
Originally Posted by Clay Washington
HydroHoist - triple pontoon
You should be fine.... HHoists are the best IMO. a 12K lift can take higher. My neighbor at my marina in TN used a 18K lift. I used an 8K lift for my 29 beak boat and had plenty to spare. The largest lift we sold was 12K and it was used for a 33 Sundancer that was next to me. It should be OK. |
Re: Rule of thumb/boat lift ?
I cant answer the rule of thumb part !
I can only say that my neighbor and I both own 16000 lbs capacity hydro lifts. In our case a 9900 lbs dry 38' Cigarette and in Toms case a 38' Fountain. The 16000 lbs was recommended per application at the time,so far know issues for either lift. With fuel and passengers we are well above the 12000lbs mark! |
Re: Rule of thumb/boat lift ?
Originally Posted by tlark
How do you determine what size you need as far a lifting capacity. i.e. 10,000lb boat w/o fuel & equip. your should be looking at 14 to 16000lb lifts ?
Lots of 12000lb lifts at the LOTO but I think they are too small. Manf. says my boat weighs 9700 and thats dry, me thinks 12k lift cuts it close. Correct thinking........ I think 12 K will do you just fine but if you are worried go with the 14K |
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