Can I lift using the "lifting" eyes?

That is what they're for, lifting.

if it is only surface rust and the diameter of the threaded rod as not decreased in diameter it's not a problem, but if the diameter has decrease at some point then better have some thing close to catch it.

Please post a pic or two of your set-up. I have a trailer to restore!

(Laughing)

When my local building code official looked at my garage plans, she decided I needed a professional engineer to size the overhead I-beams. Since I had to spend the money, I told the engineer I wanted a clear 20 x 30 foot area (no columns!), and I wanted to be able to hang 6000 lbs. from the ceiling anywhere (in addition to the roof load) and not have to worry about anything coming down.

I've had a Renault Alliance (sans engine) hanging on one side for about 3 years now. I don't think my boat (2400 lbs.) will cause a problem.

That special enough?

Don't have any pics at the moment, but I'll try to get one.

Thomas

The code official doesn't understand engineering principles or building codes well enough to know what she was looking at, so she signed off on the plans and hasn't seen the structure yet. She was just trying to cost me money or stop me, but mostly failed at the former and completely punted the latter.

I have 2 1987 Renault GTA's. They had a 2-liter motor, special wide, low-profile wheels/tires, a lower final drive ratio, and a close-ratio transmission. There were only about 2000 of them, and they would pull more g's than a 1987 Corvette. The hanging Renault (3rd one) is a pristine Georgia-bred rust-free convertible body.

I hope to transplant the GTA goodies into the convertible body, but my boat, the '68 Fury convertible, the '64 300K, etc., are jealous stable-mates and keep demanding my attention. I'm a little short on floor space. Hence the "hanging garden" decor.

Thomas

Pics on the way!

be sure to use 2X12's when you make the craddle or the vee towards the front will get you.

Thomas,
You're going to really like that 540 prop. It has made a huge difference for my boat. Shoot me an email anytime at chuck@cornerstone4u.org.

Chuck

That strap that is going under and around the boat is bad. The sides of the boat are not intended to support the weight.

We hang all of ours from the lifting rings. 74 Skier, 90 Sport, and 91 SN.

Thanks for the tip. I'll remember that the next time I have to lift the boat.

Incidentally, I lifted with the lifting eye, then dropped it on the sling. I listened for, but didn't hear any creaking. Maybe that's because the sling was separated at the top, instead of being a full circle.

At any rate, next time I'll use a spreader.

Oh, CCSkier, Your setup is inspirational. That is so cool! I thought my garage was something special. Can you hang all 3 boats at once from the deck? I a$$ume this was to keep from sinking anything in the lake? And you can put all 3 boats inside?

Thomas

An SN just hanging like that is a beautiful sight. Usually you can't see much of the hull surface because of the trailer.

Great post....love the pics. Always someone with cooler stuff!! Love it. I hung my 82 SN from the lifting rings for years, IIRC Overtons has (had) one in a photo for a two point lift. Never any problems. My current setup is a cradle style. The two point one was fine except if you tried to get something out of the boat while it was up...swayed and tipped. Also it was a pain to get a cover on it. I had holes in the cover, but you had to put the cover on then attach it to the lift.

ernest