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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?
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Or you could get extensions to raise the bunks up.
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I think the boat would be better supported in the F ( chine ) area :D laid flat against the hull in between L & F
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Wider from center is better. Never a fan of bunks. If you can swing the money, get a cradle for the hull.
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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.
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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 |
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.
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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 |
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. |
Originally Posted by Eddienel
(Post 4790257)
Cradle? Straps? Ive got straps and Im wanting to switch to bunks.
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