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| Author: | bob6258 [ Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | boat hoist question |
Boat in question is a Horizon 180 with a 5.0 V8, 2800# or so in weight, my trailer has 4 bunks for the boat to sit on and the new 4500# hoist I just bought has only 2 bunks, 1 on either side of the keel. Is that enough to properly handle the weight when the boat is on the hoist or should I some how add 2 more bunks? I do understand you probably need 4 trailer bunks only when bouncing down the highway. |
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| Author: | alex8q4 [ Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boat hoist question |
2 bunks should be fine. Many bunk trailers only have 2. I had a cantilever lift for my last boat. It was setup so the keel was supported by the 2 cross members (sitting on pads). The 2 bunks provided minimal support keeping the boat positioned square and upright. The keel is the strongest part of your boat. If you are not supporting your boat by its keel be sure to spread the load the best you can to avoid any sort of point load. Cheers. |
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| Author: | rpengr [ Wed Dec 16, 2015 7:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boat hoist question |
Yes, 2 bunks is fine (and quite normal) for a boat lift. I think the 4 bunk setup on FW trailers is for easy self-centering. |
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| Author: | bob6258 [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boat hoist question |
Thanks to all, I do appreciate the reply's. |
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