Would you put a 9'6" wide boat in a 10' slip?

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08-18-2008, 10:32 PM

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i'm not sure if I'd put one that wide in that narrow of a slip...we have a 280 DA which is 9'6" in a 12' slip withput a lift and it's no problem, my nor-tech is 10'9" in a 12' with a hydro-hoist (poly-lift) and that's tight enough but doable..three inches per side doesn't give you much room to spare....

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08-19-2008, 07:49 AM

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Use the 10' slip if you like scratches, dings and know a good glass and paint guy.

08-19-2008, 12:10 PM

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I wouldn't chance it.

08-19-2008, 12:21 PM

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Go borrow a hydraulic porta-power and some scaffold jacks. You should be able to stretch that slip by six inches over the course of a week

08-19-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LaughingCat

With such a snug fit, granny will never slip between and splash. There goes your chance at $10,000.

LMAO

08-19-2008, 12:56 PM

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if you want a formula ... ive got a 99 34' pc 300hrs for 70k great shape.. i dint know the beam off hand.

08-19-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanghied Again

wooses! Only Kidding but Heck I squeez a 9'6 beam Donzi in less then 10ft actually 9'10" its all in the art of the controls when backing in and white bumper guards on the pillings. the widest part of the boat is the rubrail.

If I'm not mistaken, the Donzi's are 9'2" beam.
I know we're splitting hairs here, but I guess tblr is too. That 3" per side doesn't leave anything for error, or weather.

08-19-2008, 08:57 PM

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I think im going to do a 280 dancer........9'5" That extra inch should do it. I just dont see how getting a boat 1ft narrower and easier to slip will outweigh a wider bigger boat that I will just have to be careful with and guide in by hand. That extra foot of width goes a long way in a cruiser. Worst case, I wont back in....ill pull fwd.

08-19-2008, 09:14 PM

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I have to agree with you, the width in a cruiser is not only gonna make a comfortable ride, but also much better for entertaining (that's what a cruiser is for, right??).
Heh, this coming from a guy with a 24/7.
Who needs kidneys anyway...