I was thinking about getting a lift (used). Is there a special kind for an inboard? or can any work? Does anyone have any CL examples that I can look at?
Thanks!
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I was thinking about getting a lift (used). Is there a special kind for an inboard? or can any work? Does anyone have any CL examples that I can look at?
Thanks!
At the very least it needs to be for an inboard, and most will work, but depending on how far your driveshaft comes forward, you'll just need to make sure there is clearance. But like I said, if it's for an inboard, it'll work for most.
I'm buying one this year. They all can be retrofitted. Ideally I boards should have one board on each side of the lift. Make sure the boards get the prop high enough up so you don't hit it in the cross members. Last year I had my supra on a boat list that was set up for run about and had no problems other then it sat kind of funny. When you're looking make sure to get one that will lift you boat. Remember that the weight provided by supra is dry and empty. Account for gas, a driver, and all the stuff you keep in the boat. I'm looking for a 3600lbs lift with cover
I talked to a guy who recommended a 4000lb lift for the salt
I purchased a cantilevered lift about 3 years ago. Shortly after, my friend's dad gave me his 5 year old veritical lift with canopy. In my mind they will all work for an inboard, like others have said, you just have to make sure the bunks are high enough to make sure you dont hit the skegs, driveshaft or prop on the rear cross beam. There are 2 types of stand alone lifts and it depends on preference for the most part (cantilevered or vertical). There is a forum that has some insight http://forums.iboats.com/boat-topics...al-389921.html
as an fyi, I have a 4000lb hoist for my 1989 Conbrio.
I am using a cantilever lift for my Legacy, 3600lb. As others have mentioned, you have to have the bunks up enough to get the fins and the driveshaft high enough to cross over the frame. Since i have low water late in the summer (~2ft), I set my bunks so I would have only an inch of clearance to the fins, otherwise I cant get it off the lift. If you have alot of water depth you shouldnt have any issues. In the evenings while we are at the cottage, we just lift it enough to get the hull out the water. When we go home for the week, we put it full up. Love the lift, its great pulling the boat in the fall and its almost as clean as when we launched in the spring.
Jealous...i wish we could have a lift. Lake level fluctuates 8 feet over the season.
I'm in the same boat. Some of the lifts have legs that can be adjusted for water height. My baja lift works like a charm and only move the legs once late in the season
adjusted 8 feet, haha?
My water depth goes drops roughly 6' from spring to fall. I have never had a problem the lift does 4' and the legs on mine are adjustable. Click the legs down late summer and I'm back in business till the fall when I pull it out. I was at the local boat show today and most of them have long legs that can be used I'm going to get one for my supra.
Bought a Shore Station yesterday. It is a 36110 and the lady at the dealer said it would handle the Salt just fine. Just not to raise and lower with a full crew in it. 24' canopy. Now all i need some warm weather!!!
I picked up a 4,000lb shoremaster end of last season that I'll be putting a Saltare on as well this year. Would be interested in the bunk spacing you go with if you could please post here when you figure out... I'll do the same if this winter ever ends. Thanks!
Sounds good! Ill let you know.
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I recently purchased a 06 Supra launch 24SSV GG edition and also needed a lift. After looking around I decided ShoreMaster was the best option because, V shaped lifting racks, v lift sides for easy access, silent winch box, stainless brass hardware, able to operate in shallow water, and a canopy skirt option that is yet to be installed (once the weather warms up, I just installed the lift).
I'm very happy with it, it's a 5000# capacity, 10' wide, aluminum vinyl bunks, roller quide system and a bow stop. I did do the Shoremaster remote controlled motor so I can begin to raise the lift when I pull into it to stabalize the boat..
Attached is a picture from last weekend, will have the skirt on in the next few days!
Also, very happy with the supra!!
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Just get a lift that floats. All of our lakes around here are usually 20-30 feet deep where the docks are, so the docks float, and the lifts float. The lifts are attached to the docks, and the docks are anchored to land with cables.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ptownkid
Hydrohoist makes lifts that fill with air so lake levels don't matter.
http://www.lakemartindock.com/Images/HydroHoist.jpg
http://media.merchantcircle.com/1936...0PWC_full.jpeg
http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...1&d=1303255011