I am new to the forum and just purchased and launched a Hunter 260. At Lake Anna in Virginia the water never freezes but there are a few times when the air temps will dip to the 20s for a daily low for a couple of days at a time. I am concerned about the water ballast in the winter, but also we have a lot of wake surfer boat and general chop on the lake, so most boats are lifted when not in use (albeit they are pretty much all motorboats.)
Has anyone put the Hunter 260 on a lift on a regular basis? I think I could get one with slings and match up with the sling points easier than customizing bunks and getting lined up regularly. In a perfect world, I could lift the boat and drain the ballast whenever I leave.
I know this is a trailerable boat, but I couldn't find a stock trailer and had to modify one for the short haul from MD and launch in VA. We are at a private residence with no ramp. I think a good lift situation would be more convenient and likely better for the hull than the mod trailer.
Thanks in advance for guidance!
Has anyone put the Hunter 260 on a lift on a regular basis? I think I could get one with slings and match up with the sling points easier than customizing bunks and getting lined up regularly. In a perfect world, I could lift the boat and drain the ballast whenever I leave.
I know this is a trailerable boat, but I couldn't find a stock trailer and had to modify one for the short haul from MD and launch in VA. We are at a private residence with no ramp. I think a good lift situation would be more convenient and likely better for the hull than the mod trailer.
Thanks in advance for guidance!
