Boat lifting info, Going on the hard

[Peter Albright]

Does the 9700# "displacement" in the spec's represent the actual weight of the boat?Are the best lifting sling points behind and infront of the keel, or should they be farther apart?Thanks for your help.

 

[Eric C Lindstrom]

Your boat should weigh 10K ....

We have our 78 Hunter 30 hauled out each season with no concerns (on our part or the marinas). She settles nicely in the sling and the Trojan lift make her look like a toy.On the occasion that the water is low, they detach the forward sling, swing it over the bow and re-attach (since the keel is in the mud).The first season I watched on with a pain in my stomach with fear. Once I realized THEY knew what they were doing (and that the sling could carry boats over a ton) ... I've since relaxed about it.Obviously, I wish I lived in Florida and the boat NEVER had to come out!

 

[Dale E. Baker]

That's dry weight,...

without your belongings, fuel, water, possibly before they put the engine in. My 10,600 H-33 weighs in just over 12,000 on the crane.As for lifting points, I have had the honor of directing the crane during annual launch and haul at the Navy Marina where my boats are kept. It depends on if you're using a travel lift or crane, and what type of slings you have, but generally: on our boats, the rear strap should be just beyond the end of the coach house, this will keep it well away from the prop shaft. For the forward strap, position it just forward of the keel, but avoid your knotmeter's paddle wheel. I've attached a photo of my boat in slings to give you an idea.