Floe VSD7500 - Bunk Selection & Set Up; Cradle Pad Pivot Bunk System; Determining the Proper Width

Never attempt to adjust the
bunk system (or any boat lift
component) with the weight of
the boat on it. Doing so could kill
or cause serious bodily injury
due to a fast dropping boat.
Adjust
vertically and
horizontally
If the lift is in shallow water and after final adjustment these tubes stick too far
below the main lift beam, they may need to be cut off flush so that they do not hit
the lake bottom and prevent the lift from lowering completely.
To adjust the width, loosen the
bolts on the lower part of the clamp
and slide it into position. Torque to
35 ft. lbs.
DANGER
Fig. 41
To adjust the height, loosen the
set bolt and raise the tube to the
proper location. Torque to 70 ft.
lbs.
Fig. 37 - Ideal bunk placement - Note
that the bunks are spread out to the
widest position on the boat hull. They sit
nicely into the contour of the hull and the
keel has plenty of clearance above the
main lift beam. If possible, this is the
most ideal bunk placement for non-
inboards.
BUNK SELECTION
& SET UP
FLOE offers two different lift bunk styles
to accommodate a wide variety of boat
hulls. Regardless of the style you select,
it is important that you follow two
important rules when installing the bunk
system. 1. If the lift is in shallow water,
make sure that the vertical support tubes
are either set or cut short enough that
they do not hit the lake bottom and
prevent the main cradle lift beams from
lowering completely. 2. Always adjust the
height of the cradle pads so that the
boat’s hull does not touch the main cradle
lift beams.
CRADLE PAD PIVOT
BUNK SYSTEM
Cradle pad pivot bunks are excellent for
stabilizing and providing superior support
for most V-hull, Tri-hull, and tunnel-hull
boats. Detailed instructions for setting up
and adjusting the pivot bunks are
included with the system. Ideal bunk
placements are shown below in Figs. 37.
In Fig. 40 bunks for an inboard motor are
shown. Fig. 41 shows pads for an
outboard motor.
DETERMINING
THE PROPER WIDTH
The proper width of the bunk system
depends on the contour of the boat hull.
As a rule of thumb, the bunks should be
spread as wide as possible. If the boat is
on a trailer, measure the width that will
provide optimal support and hull fit. The
setup of the trailer bunks may provide a
helpful guide. See Fig. 37.
Fig. 40
Fig. 41
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