[Rhodes22-list] boat weight / Lift Size

[Dana]

I have my boat on a 4000 lb Shore Station lift, and it does fine.  When it was initially installed, the dealer mistakenly delivered a 3000 lb lift and it really struggled to get the boat out of the water.

-Dana



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From: "jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net" <jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net>
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sent: Friday, November 4, 2011 10:46 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] boat weight

We are looking at a new vehicle to tow our 1987 Rhodes 22. We have a 1992 Trailmaster single axle trailer that we have used for several years with our 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. We will need the tounge weight and pulling weight to be sure a new vehicle is capable of towing our Rhodes. Problem #2 is the Rhodes' weight to determine what lift size. Our current lift was purchased used and we have very little information on the lift capacity. The lift will needs a new cable and possible clutch adjustment. As we crank up our boat there is s loud "clunk" at it looks like the boat drops down a short distance. We continue turning the wheel and the boat eventually lifts completely out of the water satisfactorly. We have information the state the boat "displacement" is 3,300# and another reference of 3,700#. We don't know the calculation of displacement to physical weight. Any advise is appreciated. 

Jim & Tracy Johnston with the "LOON" Torch Lake, MI
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