Over the past couple of days ther have been some posts about damage during sling operations. I assume most boats are like our 430 and the factory applied sling points are long gone. Where do we turn to find the proper sling points..Other owners?? the factory?? Thanks Dick McKee S/V Constellation
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Tom
Our 260 has
small stickers beneath the rub rail fore/aft, port/starboard that indicate "sling here" For what its worth.
small stickers beneath the rub rail fore/aft, port/starboard that indicate "sling here" For what its worth.
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jim logan
if you have no other data to indicate sling points, most common practice is to lift the boat at the bulkhead points unless that interferes with driveshaft or keel. For most hunters, this will not be a problem. This prevents crushing in of the hull and distributes the load.
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Peggie Hall/Head Mistress
ABYC standards require they be clearly marked
There should be little "plaques" screwed into the hull right below your rub rails that say "sling."
There should be little "plaques" screwed into the hull right below your rub rails that say "sling."
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Eric Lorgus
Sideview diagram showing keel & prop
If the sling operator isn't familiar with your boat, and if it predates sling markers (or they're gone), make sure you have a side-view diagram showing where the keel, prop & rudder are, especially in relation to above the WL features, such as the mast, portlights, etc.
If the sling operator isn't familiar with your boat, and if it predates sling markers (or they're gone), make sure you have a side-view diagram showing where the keel, prop & rudder are, especially in relation to above the WL features, such as the mast, portlights, etc.
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Brian Pickton
I agree with Jim
Nov. 16, 2000 Dear Dick, Jim's got it right. Contact the factory to see if they can provide you with a diagram prior to the haul out so you can proceed with it, but during the process make sure the slings are lined up with the bulkheads closest to the fore and aft of the keel. A look under the boat should confirm the sling is clear of the shaft. Make sure you check the position of through hulls, impellors,inducers etc. and the shaft before placing the slings in these positions to prevent damage to them. Once the boat is lifted take photos of the boat in the slings and keep these in the chart table for future reference. Obviously once the boat is chocked (also against the bulkheads) add marks (we use indelible marker on the outside of the toe rail) showing the placement of the slings. There is no more traumatic experience for a sailor than a haul out, so good luck with it and I hope there are no unpleasant surprises. Brian Pickton@ BeneteauOwners.net Aboard The Legend, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
Nov. 16, 2000 Dear Dick, Jim's got it right. Contact the factory to see if they can provide you with a diagram prior to the haul out so you can proceed with it, but during the process make sure the slings are lined up with the bulkheads closest to the fore and aft of the keel. A look under the boat should confirm the sling is clear of the shaft. Make sure you check the position of through hulls, impellors,inducers etc. and the shaft before placing the slings in these positions to prevent damage to them. Once the boat is lifted take photos of the boat in the slings and keep these in the chart table for future reference. Obviously once the boat is chocked (also against the bulkheads) add marks (we use indelible marker on the outside of the toe rail) showing the placement of the slings. There is no more traumatic experience for a sailor than a haul out, so good luck with it and I hope there are no unpleasant surprises. Brian Pickton@ BeneteauOwners.net Aboard The Legend, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
Jim's comment
Kudos to Jim for a very good answer!! No yard owner is going to take much responsibility for damaging your boat if you don't tell him where to put them. It's stressful- but it is your boat. The really sad thing is that for many production fibreglass boats today, it's a problem at all. You'd like to think you can pick up the thing any-old-where. I've seen yards pulling boats out with one sling at a 45-degree angle heading for the bow and the other smack against the spade rudder with the tiller cocked hard over. What's up with that? I guess this is why they say prudent sailors carry sidearms (just KIDDING!!!!). JC
Kudos to Jim for a very good answer!! No yard owner is going to take much responsibility for damaging your boat if you don't tell him where to put them. It's stressful- but it is your boat. The really sad thing is that for many production fibreglass boats today, it's a problem at all. You'd like to think you can pick up the thing any-old-where. I've seen yards pulling boats out with one sling at a 45-degree angle heading for the bow and the other smack against the spade rudder with the tiller cocked hard over. What's up with that? I guess this is why they say prudent sailors carry sidearms (just KIDDING!!!!). JC
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