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KyRick posted 01-24-2003 08:15 PM ET (US)
I am looking at a hoist to install in my slip at the Marina. I have looked at several brands and Hydrohoist keeps coming up as the one to use.
I have a 16 Dauntless 2001.
Anyone have any experience with who to use and who to stay away from?
SSCH posted 01-26-2003 08:02 AM ET (US)
KyRick
Need a little help here. Saltwater or fresh? If saltwater, what are the tides like? Covered slip or not? If covered, can the roof support a lifting device?
If you want installer info, we need to know where you have the slip.
Steve
KyRick posted 01-26-2003 09:00 AM ET (US)
SSCH.......
The Marina (floating with cables and anchors) is on a closed in fresh water lake....very deep, avg near 175ft.
The slip is covered, and the roof structure will not support anything overhead. The only lifts that will work are called the front mount. I share a u-shaped slip, so I have walk around access to only one side.
Any thoughts?
cya
SSCH posted 01-26-2003 07:50 PM ET (US)
KyRick
Unfortunately, I have no experience in the conditions you describe. My own boat is hanging from the boat house roof on slings, over less than 6 feet of saltwater. If you had the ability to use an overhead lift, I had a great choice for you.
Sorry
stagalv posted 01-27-2003 09:38 AM ET (US)
Hey SSCH,
What kind of boat is it that you have and do you leave the plug out while it is lifted?
I am moving into a sling slip and I was trying to decide what to do with the plug in my Montauk. The slip has a cover overhead so rainwater should not get into the boat.
Ventura16 posted 01-27-2003 09:49 AM ET (US)
KyRick, I've had good luck with my Hewitt boat lift. I've used it for 3 seasons with no problem. I have a Ventura16, the dual console version of your Dauntless. You can check out Hewitt lifts at: www.hewitt-roll-a-dock.com/lifts/main.html
Tom
RMS posted 01-27-2003 10:02 AM ET (US)
KyRick, I had a Hydrohoist "Side Tie B model" for several years and it worked very well. I didn't use it for my Whaler, however. One concern I would have is that the older Whalers were designed to be supported either from the lifting eyes or the keel. The same reasoning as center roller trailers applies here. My Hydrohoist had little keel support, most of the weight was borne by two 2X8's running laterally. This keel support issue may not apply to your Dauntless. Bob
KyRick posted 01-27-2003 09:08 PM ET (US)
Thanks for all the "Get Back", I went to the Lou.Ky. boat show and put together a deal on the new Hydrohoist. The EL4400 with polyethelyne tanks and all metal is above water line.
A bit of overkill on a 16 Dauntless, but looking at the potential to uprade size and weight later on! Better resale too.
cya

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Author	Topic: Whaler on a Boat Hoist
KyRick	posted 01-24-2003 08:15 PM ET (US) I am looking at a hoist to install in my slip at the Marina. I have looked at several brands and Hydrohoist keeps coming up as the one to use. I have a 16 Dauntless 2001. Anyone have any experience with who to use and who to stay away from?
SSCH	posted 01-26-2003 08:02 AM ET (US) KyRick Need a little help here. Saltwater or fresh? If saltwater, what are the tides like? Covered slip or not? If covered, can the roof support a lifting device? If you want installer info, we need to know where you have the slip. Steve
KyRick	posted 01-26-2003 09:00 AM ET (US) SSCH....... The Marina (floating with cables and anchors) is on a closed in fresh water lake....very deep, avg near 175ft. The slip is covered, and the roof structure will not support anything overhead. The only lifts that will work are called the front mount. I share a u-shaped slip, so I have walk around access to only one side. Any thoughts? cya
SSCH	posted 01-26-2003 07:50 PM ET (US) KyRick Unfortunately, I have no experience in the conditions you describe. My own boat is hanging from the boat house roof on slings, over less than 6 feet of saltwater. If you had the ability to use an overhead lift, I had a great choice for you. Sorry
stagalv	posted 01-27-2003 09:38 AM ET (US) Hey SSCH, What kind of boat is it that you have and do you leave the plug out while it is lifted? I am moving into a sling slip and I was trying to decide what to do with the plug in my Montauk. The slip has a cover overhead so rainwater should not get into the boat.
Ventura16	posted 01-27-2003 09:49 AM ET (US) KyRick, I've had good luck with my Hewitt boat lift. I've used it for 3 seasons with no problem. I have a Ventura16, the dual console version of your Dauntless. You can check out Hewitt lifts at: www.hewitt-roll-a-dock.com/lifts/main.html Tom
RMS	posted 01-27-2003 10:02 AM ET (US) KyRick, I had a Hydrohoist "Side Tie B model" for several years and it worked very well. I didn't use it for my Whaler, however. One concern I would have is that the older Whalers were designed to be supported either from the lifting eyes or the keel. The same reasoning as center roller trailers applies here. My Hydrohoist had little keel support, most of the weight was borne by two 2X8's running laterally. This keel support issue may not apply to your Dauntless. Bob
KyRick	posted 01-27-2003 09:08 PM ET (US) Thanks for all the "Get Back", I went to the Lou.Ky. boat show and put together a deal on the new Hydrohoist. The EL4400 with polyethelyne tanks and all metal is above water line. A bit of overkill on a 16 Dauntless, but looking at the potential to uprade size and weight later on! Better resale too. cya