Posted: Oct 27, 2022 - 07:20 AM
I used to launch my N5.0 from a power travel lift. I made 4 loops of 1/4" that protruded from the beams. (knot within the beam) and used 4 adjustable straps (non-ratchet) to set the pitch of the boat off the hook. You can mark the straps with a sharpie or use the final adjusted length to make a harness from there.
However, when lowering one must be certain that the motor for the lift does not end up in the stays or diamond wires and dismast the boat. With the mast raked back and the bows down it is difficult to pull the boat away from the crane to avoid collision as the bows land in the water forcing the boat level again.
It is definitely worth a shot, just don't commit to lowering once you have started because it may just not work out on a high dollar boat. YMMV
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FYC, Nacra 5.2 "Chris's Flyer" & Nacra Playcat & Farrier Tramp
Previously owned: Trac 14, H14, H16, H18, N5.0, G-cat 5.0
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