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TRBenj 
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 Topic: how to move a boat liftPosted: December-04-2006 at 11:58am |
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Is this the proper method for transporting a boat lift?
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Hollywood
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Posted: December-04-2006 at 12:02pm |
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No, the wheel should be on the driver's side.
Atleast lower the cradle. |
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Posted: December-04-2006 at 12:17pm |
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Even the dog looks concerned!
I hope somebody didn't say "hey ya'll watch this"!  d
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Danny
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Posted: December-04-2006 at 12:35pm |
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How many beers did it take to do that?
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Posted: December-04-2006 at 1:18pm |
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Should have left the boat on the lift to help stabilize it.
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PLBC
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Posted: December-04-2006 at 1:30pm |
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They need atleast 2 maybe 3 bungee cords to secure it.
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M3Fan
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Posted: December-04-2006 at 2:00pm |
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I see the FOR SALE sign right on the wheel- did you pick that up for the 90?
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TRBenj
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Posted: December-04-2006 at 4:30pm |
No, this lift will go under our former '92. Dad is getting a newer lift with a canopy though- so Im hoping the old one doesnt go too far! This isnt exactly what we had in mind when the seller said he had a way to transport the lift. I helped put it on the truck but I take no responsibility for this idea! It did make the 5 mile trip safely though. |
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Posted: December-04-2006 at 4:35pm |
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TRBenj, i dont see anything wrong with the method that was used to transport said lift,proper tie dows,even loading for and aft,and think you were legal for the 8 foot limit on width,Good Job. But i do have one question,is the water at low tide,or has the canal not been dug yet?
we put our lifts directly in the water,just a thought............boat dr |
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TRBenj
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Posted: December-04-2006 at 4:35pm |
I dont think it had any bungees. I did hear someone say, "If you cant tie a knot, tie a lot." |
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JMurph
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Posted: December-05-2006 at 11:44am |
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I have to applaud the determination applied to this move. If we learn nothing else, a group of guys that want something done can usually figure out a way to do it. (Even if they don't have the right equipment.) Nice job TRBenj!
Out of curiousity, how much does a lift like that weigh? Most of the lifts around us are the of Doozie type (overhead). |
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tjlake
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Posted: December-05-2006 at 3:58pm |
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Hey, that's how we do it down here..When you gonna put the truck on blocks so you can return the wheels?
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Rick
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Posted: December-06-2006 at 6:41pm |
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If it worked let me know because now I need to know how to Lift a Boat-Move
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eric lavine
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Posted: December-06-2006 at 8:03pm |
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I cant see the license plate but i have a good idea what state it is
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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92'NIQUE
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Posted: December-07-2006 at 5:20pm |
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(make sure the windows in the truck are nice and tight before you drive it into the water)
Once you buy a boat lift, and set it in place, trust me, you never want to move it....except for taking it out of the water in the fall. 
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