I've never owned a lift before (about time) and the used one I purchased needs the bunks recovered. I purchased vinyl covers (caliber bunk wrap) that go the full length of the bottom bunks, yet now I'm having second thoughts about it rubbing the gelcoat. It's a tough bendable plastic basically. The guide rails on the side I think I'm doing carpet either way. (edit:: the water is about 5-6 feet deep, muddy bottom)
Also, some dumb questions.
- Do I lower the lift until the boat is free floating, then have everyone get onboard? Or do I leave some contact/friction between the bunks and boat. The boat is a VR5 so 4k pounds with gas/gear, and the lift is a 6k pound, with electric drive and remote cable that can be triggered from inside boat as well.
- How do I know how far in to pull the boat? When the lower unit taps the cradle, I've obviously gone too far...
Also, some dumb questions.
- Do I lower the lift until the boat is free floating, then have everyone get onboard? Or do I leave some contact/friction between the bunks and boat. The boat is a VR5 so 4k pounds with gas/gear, and the lift is a 6k pound, with electric drive and remote cable that can be triggered from inside boat as well.
- How do I know how far in to pull the boat? When the lower unit taps the cradle, I've obviously gone too far...
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