launching with lift straps
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launching with lift straps
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
i dont like the idea since with weight is not distributed evenly
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Re: launching with lift straps
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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Are they going to sling the toons or use the lifting rings?
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Re: launching with lift straps
I got mine lifted in once they connected to the lifting eyes with no problems.
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Re: launching with lift straps
I believe that's how BMR's is lifted for bottom painting
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Re: launching with lift straps
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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Re: launching with lift straps
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.
Nope, it's not a problem:
Nope, it's not a problem:
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Re: launching with lift straps
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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