2023 OWNER’S MANUAL
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USING LIFTING SLINGS
An overhead hoist with an appropriate rating capacity should
be used. Slings must be six (6) inches wide by twenty (20) feet
long and each sling should have a minimum capacity rating more
than the weight of the model that is to be lifted. Use an eight-foot
spreader bar on each sling to prevent damaging side pressure to
the deck or gunwale molding.
Lifting slings must never contact shafts, struts or hardware
protruding from the hull. Damage may result that will void
the warranty.
When the boat is out of the water, it is important to support the
hull correctly to avoid any hull damage. Such damage may void
the warranty.
DO NOT use the ski pylon or any portion of any tower for lifting.
They are NOT designed to be used as a central lifting point. Also,
DO NOT use the stern ski tow as a lifting ring. The deck may be
damaged. Never use the cleats as lifting points. See the Storage
Cradle sub-section of this section. Also never lift a boat with
water in the bilge or containing a water-filled device such as a
ballast system or sack. The extra stress will put an excessive
load on the hull and lifting equipment that may seriously damage
the boat. Such damage may not be covered by the warranty.
USING LIFTING EYES
An overhead hoist with an appropriate rating capacity should be
used to lift your boat. Cables should be properly rated for each
model. Each cable should be rated above the full weight of the
model to be lifted. When lifting, keep the bow slightly higher than
the stern to prevent any possibility of water running into the
engine exhaust manifold.
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