[Rhodes22-list] Boat Lift Report

[Michael Meltzer]

send me the picture directy, I get them posted.

MJM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Immel" <rimmel at houston.rr.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 8:36 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Lift Report


> While waiting for my new Rhodes 22 to be delivered I have constructed a
> cradle-type boat lift in the canal behind my house.  I thought the list
> might be interested in this effort.
> 
> Besides the avoiding the issue of bottom paint maintenance, I'll feel a lot
> more secure when the high tides and hurricanes come.  Previously, my Gulf
> Coast 18 was secured to the bulkhead with mooring whips.  The mooring whips
> worked well and are a very cheap solution but became a little worrisome when
> the canal water rose more than two feet over the bulkhead during hurricane
> Claudette last year.
> 
> The hardware for the lift was manufactured by Boat Lifts U.S. of St. James
> City, Florida (Ft. Meyers).  I have modified the 6000#, all-aluminum lift
> with swivel brackets and carpet-covered wooden bunks in an effort to
> simulate the configuration of the Rhodes 22 trailer.  I'd like to thank Todd
> Tavares for providing detailed trailer specifications.  I imagine I'll need
> to make minor adjustments to the bunks and adjustment of the fore/aft beam
> height (for drainage) once I actually have a boat. I would also like to
> thank Pat Devig for sending me pictures and specifications of his lift and
> to Stan Spitzer for his comments.
> 
> I have attached some photos here and would certainly welcome comments and
> provide anyone with more detailed information if they have a similar project
> in mind.
> 
> Bob Immel
> Galveston, Texas
> 


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