Boat Lifts

uvicgrad85 · Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject: Boat Lifts

Could anyone shed some light on the weight of a typically loaded 22' C dory with a big motor / kicker or twin 40/50's on it?

Would a 4,500lb boat lift cover it?

I'm getting a lift for my Ski boat and it'd be nice if it could handle a C-Dory when the ski boat goes into the barn for the winter.

Thx

Captains Cat · Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject:

Use the search function at the top of the page. I think a loaded 22 Cruiser will come in well under #4500.

Charlie

Sea Wolf · Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject:

uvicgrad85-

I've calculated my CD-22 with a single Yamaha 90 4-Stroke weighs about 3300 lbs, and it's fairly well loaded up.

A 4500 lift would undoubtably give you a good margin of safety!

Joe. Teeth

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 6:35 pm Post subject:

22 Cruisers can go on3700 pound capacity single axle trailers, although many opt for the 4000 pound tandem. Either way, you are below 4500 pounds.

thataway · Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject:

You should be good to go. The 22 loaded on a tandem axle trailer is usually under 4500 lbs.

I don't know exactly what lift you have, but often by putting a pulley on the bottom (cradle beam) at each point, and thus making the cable twice as long--you can come close to doubling the capacity of the lift.

If you have a double motor lift, there will be no problem. Even if you have a single motor lift, it should take the C Dory 22 easily.

A photo would help.

marvin4239 · Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 6:49 pm Post subject:

I've got a single motor sling lift with the cables doubled and it's plenty for my 22' it's rated at 6000 pounds. http://www.lunmarboatlifts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=7