Section 2
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LIFTING AND STORING YOUR BOAT
Use two web slings and 13 ft (4 m) to 16 ft (5 m) spreader bars to lift
the yacht based on the width of your yacht’s beam. Refer to
SPECIFICATIONS. Slings must have a minimum width of 6 inches
(0.152 m) and a capacity rating high enough to support the yacht.
Spreader bars reduce the side pressure at the yacht’s sheer line and
prevent distortion or damage to the deck or gunwale molding.
Put slings around the hull at positions marked “SLING.” The sling
decal is located just under the gunwale molding. Make sure the sling
contacts the bottom of the hull for the entire length with no twists in
the sling.
When lifting the yacht, keep the bow slightly higher than the stern to
keep water from running into engine manifold. Water can cause
corrosion or damage to the engine.
The shipping/storage cradle will provide the proper support at the
recommended positions. The load at the cradle support areas is less
than 10 pounds per square inch (4.54 kg per 0.025 m). Make sure the
cradle is level and completely supported on the ground to eliminate
any cradle or hull distortion. Contact your Cruisers Yachts Dealer to
order a cradle.
If a factory-supplied cradle is not available, use extreme care to
support the hull as shown. Do not support yacht by resting hull on
keel; the load will be more than 10 pounds per square inch (4.54 kg
per 0.025 m)! Vertical supports must extend from chine to keel to
chine with no gaps between the hull and cradle supports. Protect all
items extending from the hull from resting on the support or ground.
DO NOT apply any load stress to propellers, shafts, rudders, struts or
drive systems.
If a cradle cannot be used, use foam blocks on the keel and
jackstands on the chine.
For more information on storing your yacht, refer to STORAGE AND
EXTENDED LAY-UP in Section 8 of the Getting Started manual.
CAUTION
DO NOT lift a yacht with a large amount of water in the
bilge! Undue stress will be put on the hull that may
cause damage which is not covered under the
warranty.
Slings must never contact or exert a force on shafts,
struts or hardware protruding from the hull. This type
of stress can damage fiberglass or bend or misalign
parts, which is not covered under the warranty.
CAUTION
When your yacht is out of the water, it is important to
support the hull correctly to avoid any hull damage.
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