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F14A water jet 05-19-2021 11:04 AM

Boat lift bunks location
 
I am hoping 24 degree deadrise boat owners may chime in (not chine in). I have a Formula 311 and a new boat lift. When I get the two bunks spaced wide enough apart to comfortably clear the chines/lifting strakes (red position), the keel touches (or almost touches) the cross beam. When I move the bunks closer (but still outside the lifting strakes), there is a possibility of catching the strakes when the wind/current interferes with my alignment. I am thinking of moving my bunks inside the chines (blue)...any first hand experience (positive and negative) with the blue location?
THANKS!
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...fc0d82d0a1.jpg

sbdennis 05-19-2021 02:11 PM

Or you could get extensions to raise the bunks up.

F-2 Speedy 05-19-2021 02:32 PM

I think the boat would be better supported in the F ( chine ) area :D laid flat against the hull in between L & F

AmiableDave 05-19-2021 03:01 PM

Wider from center is better. Never a fan of bunks. If you can swing the money, get a cradle for the hull.

F14A water jet 05-19-2021 04:25 PM

Wow, I used to have cradles with my old/smaller boat...I thought bunks were the way to go. Anyway, I'll probably try to get extensions. Edited original post to be accurate with terms/spelling.

seafordguy 05-19-2021 05:25 PM

I've never noticed much difference. I've had mine wider, narrower, etc. Mine are also angled not straight up and down.....

I think if they are REALLY narrow the natural centering of the boat could be a bit difficult, but overall I think this is an area you could really overthink. Just make sure you aren't resting on a chine or anything under the boat like a water intake

Eddienel 05-19-2021 05:30 PM


Originally Posted by AmiableDave (Post 4790233)
Wider from center is better. Never a fan of bunks. If you can swing the money, get a cradle for the hull.

Cradle? Straps? Ive got straps and Im wanting to switch to bunks.

Eddienel 05-19-2021 05:31 PM


Originally Posted by seafordguy (Post 4790255)
I've never noticed much difference. I've had mine wider, narrower, etc. Mine are also angled not straight up and down.....

I think if they are REALLY narrow the natural centering of the boat could be a bit difficult, but overall I think this is an area you could really overthink. Just make sure you aren't resting on a chine or anything under the boat like a water intake

This^^^

F14A water jet 05-19-2021 08:41 PM

Edited original post to be more precise/accurate.
Thanks all...More information...current bunks are 30" apart...15" each side of keel/centerline. Someone said primarily lift on lifting strakes if possible.

AmiableDave 05-19-2021 10:11 PM


Originally Posted by Eddienel (Post 4790257)
Cradle? Straps? Ive got straps and Im wanting to switch to bunks.

I'd rather Have a cradle than a two bunk system. You have multiple points of contact for better weight distribution and exact angle of to the hull for your boats hull... But that's me... Pic from MYCO's site for example......
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...be775b5b04.jpg


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