[Rhodes22-list] Boat Hoist vs Bad Ramps

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When I raised my boat on my own lift I put straps fore and aft of the keel.
That divides the boat nicely into thirds and puts the straps under what is
probably the strongest part of the hull.

As for raising the mast on the water, I always do that as the ramp I use has
too many overhead obstructions. Obviously it is best to do so in calm
situations but otherwise it really is not more difficult and in some
respects easier than when on land. For one thing you and your helper can
step off the boat onto the dock rather than climb a ladder to get around,
reach tools etc. and, if you have a furling gear that needs to be managed
without too much bend, you can drop the free end into the water while the
mast is raised. At least that works for my older model where the mast is
raised from the front.

Graham 



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If you are going to use a lift at a marina to launch, most marinas use
travel lifts.  They will put two straps under the boat, one just aft of the
keel and the other just forward of it.  As noted, you might have to step the
mast on the water or just pay the folks at the marina to step it for you.
Attached is a photo of my previous boat getting a lift while new bottom
paint was being applied.  - Rob

Rob Lowe


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Stan moves the boats with the bow eye and the two stern eyes, so yes, there
are lift points on the boat.

Hank


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