TIME CRITICAL! YAMAHA ON A HARBOR HOIST LIFT. PLEASE CALL!

[Nakk]

I am in the middle of getting ready to launch a harborhoist boat lift for my Yamaha ar240. If you know the proper Position for the bunks please call me ASAP! 360-910 6085. Thanks!

 

[BigAbe75]

Can you measure the location of the bunks on the trailer?

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[Nakk]

I did that, but they are here with the lift I'm supposed to tow it to my dock. I'm not 100% sure this is going to work without hitting my keel

 

[Betik]

I would not freak out too much about it. As long as you on the ballpark you will be okay. Here is my 2012 240 sitting on custom aluminum trailer. The main bunks on the back are spaced 51 inches

 

[Nakk]

I'm more worried about the bow end then the stern.

 

[swatski]

Enter the lift very slowly first time, maybe pulling with ropes not under power, be prepared to back up if you are touching the crossmember tiwht the keel.


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[2kwik4u]

Sure looks like those bunks are on actuators of some sort. Do they raise and lower by power? If they do, then be sure you are measuring with the bunks in the "up" position.

I could be completely full of crap. I don't own a hoist and haven't used one, just basing off the picture posted above.

 

[Nakk]

I was right. Needs taller bunks. He's heading to the shop while I drag the lift to our marina.

 

[Weeb]

I have mine at 28” in the back and 25” for the bow. Idk what you can and can’t do with that lift. I have a hydrohoist. I like the way the boat scoops into the bunks.

edit my bunks are on 6” risers but I think I could get away with setting them at 4”.

 

[Nakk]

Yep, we are at 29 in front and 32 in back, outside to outside on 6" risers now. That works. Thanks for the help everybody!!

 

[BigAbe75]

Very cool!!

 

[GTBRMC]

Yep, we are at 29 in front and 32 in back, outside to outside on 6" risers now. That works. Thanks for the help everybody!!View attachment 116679

Nice looking setup!

 

[Dennis P]

Yep, we are at 29 in front and 32 in back, outside to outside on 6" risers now. That works. Thanks for the help everybody!!View attachment 116679

Do you mind me asking what was the cost ?

 

[Nakk]

Do you mind me asking what was the cost ?

I would say, but then I'd have to kill myself in terror after I reminded myself of the cost, LOL. I ordered this prior to the current panic. Before I say, I have to add that I think that when it comes time to sell the boat, the increased resale value of the boat and the resale value of the lift will end up with this purchase being less cash negative than the alternative. I really do have to keep telling myself this to avoid suicide... Plus, due to seasonal river level changes I couldn't use cheaper options. This lift requires only 24" plus draft, which should be just enough in a low year. Cheaper options would be aground every August and September. And if you know of a cheaper option that works in water level that low, DO NOT POST IT IN THIS THREAD!!! Unless you're OK with killing a man who has spent a considerable portion of his life helping the hungry. OK. OK. I won't kill myself, really. OK. $20K.

 

[Nakk]

On the cool side, this is the very first lift in our marina! Everyone that walks by is flabbergasted!

 

[Nakk]

Sure looks like those bunks are on actuators of some sort. Do they raise and lower by power? If they do, then be sure you are measuring with the bunks in the "up" position.

The floats are filled with foam, so a leak isn't possible. Two hydraulic actuators--one on each side--rotate the floats. maximum 12' beam while rotating, 10'6" beam when up or down. 18 seconds to lower, about 25 to raise. The whole lift is self contained and powered by an internal battery. The battery can be charged by AC, or by solar. A boat cover that goes up and down with the lift is an option, but I'm in a covered slip so it's not required. The lift is a HarborHoist by HydroHoist.

 

[BigAbe75]

The floats are filled with foam, so a leak isn't possible. Two hydraulic actuators--one on each side--rotate the floats. maximum 12' beam while rotating, 10'6" beam when up or down. 18 seconds to lower, about 25 to raise. The whole lift is self contained and powered by an internal battery. The battery can be charged by AC, or by solar. A boat cover that goes up and down with the lift is an option, but I'm in a covered slip so it's not required. The lift is a HarborHoist by HydroHoist.

That sounds so cool!!

 

[Dennis P]

The floats are filled with foam, so a leak isn't possible. Two hydraulic actuators--one on each side--rotate the floats. maximum 12' beam while rotating, 10'6" beam when up or down. 18 seconds to lower, about 25 to raise. The whole lift is self contained and powered by an internal battery. The battery can be charged by AC, or by solar. A boat cover that goes up and down with the lift is an option, but I'm in a covered slip so it's not required. The lift is a HarborHoist by HydroHoist.

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[Nakk]

Shoot, you're right! Doh! It's a FloatLift by Sunstream. I WAS looking at a Harbor hoist and that was stuck in my head. Doh!

 

[Liveto99]

That’s ok as we get older that happens more and more. nice lift. Thing is sweat!