launching with lift straps

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launching with lift straps

#1 Post by snospdr » Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:12 pm

One of the places I like to fish only has launching by lift straps (lifts regular fiberglass boats up to 30 feet in length). My question is: Would lifting a 20 foot Sweetwater pontoon boat with straps destroy the pontoons? Thanks in advance for any responses!

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Re: launching with lift straps

#2 Post by hotairgypsy » Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:15 pm

i dont like the idea since with weight is not distributed evenly

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#3 Post by dockholiday » Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:51 pm

Probably better to get an answer from Godfrey. Not a fan of sling lifts an the like but probably would not hurt for that short period.
Are they going to sling the toons or use the lifting rings?

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#4 Post by Allan70 » Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:53 pm

I got mine lifted in once they connected to the lifting eyes with no problems.
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#5 Post by lakerunner » Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:43 pm

I believe that's how BMR's is lifted for bottom painting
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Re: launching with lift straps

#6 Post by snospdr » Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:15 pm

Okay, I talked to a dealer and they said they lift by the rings and don't have a problem. So, that's what I'll do! Thanks for all the responses.

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#7 Post by badmoonrising » Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:54 pm

They don't lift by the rings on the front and backs of the logs, they can't handle the weight of the boat. They set the lift straps up under the pontoon log's seams. Each section has a welded in disc inside for structural support.

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Re: launching with lift straps

#8 Post by 1roadking » Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:24 am

MY DEALER TAKES ALL THE RACKED PONTOON BOATS IN AND OUT WITH STRAPS ON A DAILY BASIS. SHOULD BE A COMPLETE NON ISSUE.
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