Can the lifting rings be trusted on unrestored CC' |
Post Reply |
Author | |
Warpman89
Groupie Joined: January-09-2011 Location: Crivitz, WI Status: Offline Points: 70 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: July-19-2016 at 10:44pm |
Hello, what's the general rule with lifting rings on older boats? My '82 BFN is unrestored and it shows, what should I look for to check integrity? Thank you
|
|
8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Stu,
Drill some small holes into the wood backing glassed in for the lifting ring mounting and look for any rot. Also, check for severely corroded metal components. |
|
Duane in Indy
Platinum Member Joined: October-26-2015 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 1578 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Bow bracket on my Mustang 17 when I removed the foam. |
|
Keep it as original as YOU want it
1978 Mustang (modified) |
|
JoeinNY
Grand Poobah Joined: October-19-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5698 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
The general rule is they will be fine- on an 82 unless the boat was super duper salty and abused I would be shocked to find the rings compromised… get under and take a look if you get a chance but you should be fine.
|
|
baitkiller
Platinum Member Joined: October-11-2011 Location: SW Florida Status: Offline Points: 1693 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Mine looked like Duanes. The strap snapped right off when I tried to unscrew the ring. Florida boat, consider the source.
|
|
Jesus was a bare-footer.............
|
|
Joby1969
Senior Member Joined: July-06-2015 Location: Conway Status: Offline Points: 160 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
mine was solid and its a florida boat,. the issue will be what is it attached to that you cant see.BTW its a 1980
|
|
my 1980 SN is mad at my 2009 HD
|
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |