Lifting h26 with a sling

Charisma · Oct 23, 2015

I have seen it done when replacing the keel line, but hopefully Dave C will describe the correct way to do it

Benny17441 · Oct 23, 2015

Define the type of sling that you are considering utilizing.

Siamese · Oct 25, 2015

If it isn't capable of being hung from the slings, I sure as heck wouldn't want to sail in it.

Kermit · Oct 25, 2015

My H260 has sling points indicated on the hull. Crazy Dave has been out hiking this weekend. You might want to send him a private message. The rule of thumb seems to be to sling it or support it at the strong points which seem to be where the bulkheads are.

Crazy Dave Condon · Oct 26, 2015

Got back from hiking the Appalachian Trail and to Mt. Rogers, highest mt. in VA and great in many places, no cell phone coverage. The photo of the travel lift and those wide slings are just fine actually great. Look under the rub rail and you should note sling marks on the hull just underneath. Suggest four stands each side with one on the bow. Make sure you thump the hull to find the thickest portion to put the stands underneath and carpet the wood. Make sure the stands from side to side are chained or roped together to prevent them from kicking out. Insist on the slings they are tied together on each side as mine on my travel lift had a tendenacy to move or come off. Just some good advice.

Crazy Dave Condon · Oct 27, 2015

sure did in the nick of time since it is now pouring rain. Once I had a fellow challenge me about the wonderful sights seen from the highest point in Virginia. I advised the top of that mountain was logged in the early 1900's and it is now a miniature rain forest up there which there are no viewsl He advised about the highest point set in stone with a marker. I told him the next time when he hiked there to look over his shoulder about two hundred feet away and there was an outcrop of rocks higher with another survey disc in it with #1 in it.

Regular Guy · Nov 9, 2015

Doug J,
Hope not be too late with a few pictures. I am sure it was mentioned to drain the ballast tank before lifting. My boat has marks where the slings should be placed. That are stickers, not sure if it was done by factory or the PO. Good to have the marks to avoid confusion at a marina and people not firm with the boat.
Hart

Regular Guy · Nov 10, 2015

Doug,
You are right with the front sling position. Here one more picture to see better where the locations to position the sling are marked. The sticker to the right is above and between the E and R of the Hunter decal located. The second picture shows the "sling" sticker. Hope that helps.
Hart

Crazy Dave Condon · Nov 13, 2015

I would be very careful about block supports under the hull as it can and will push the hull inwards which can damage the boatl.

JasonH26 · Feb 4, 2020

Hello,
I am looking to purchase a portable sling to remove my H26 from its trailer. I was thinking of the gohoist (gohoist.com). Does anyone know the pros and cons of this lift? Also, would it be suitable lifting a H26?
Thanks, Jason

Crazy Dave Condon · Feb 4, 2020

Knowing the construction of the boat you need to look at where the slings would go as noted in a response above. The width of the slings are not wide enough in the video seen and suggest 6 inch. I would also tie the straps together so they will not slip out as the bow and stern curve upwards so they will not slip out. I did not see the bottom of those leg stands secure to the legs on opposite side of boat and there is potential of kicking out

JasonH26 · Feb 4, 2020

Dave, thanks for the info. The legs are tied together by a chain. Is there another manufacturer or another way of lifting the boat off the trailer that would work better?
Thanks, Jason

Crazy Dave Condon · Feb 4, 2020

If considering that system make sure the system can lift up safely in excess of 3000 pounds which is the weight of the boat
Less water ballasts

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