[quote=windwardde]Just validating what others here have stated.
A number of years ago, some degenerate released our Hobie 16's dock lift while it was unattended. We had normally left the plugs out, and of course it filled with water and settled on the bottom. This lift had straps that lifted it and hung it.
Didn't want to risk attempting to bring it up with the lift as it was REALLY heavy and we figured the straps would crack/ruin the hulls, given the weight of the water in them.
Only way to get water out of the hulls was through the drain plugs as we didn't have deck ports.
Were able to gently stuff car inner tubes under each hull (4 total, one at bow and stern of each hull) and slowly raise it up using a portable "pig". It was a slow process as we attempted to raise it equally.
Once the top of the hull was above water a bit, the drains kicked in and started the draining process.
We lucked out as once we had a substantial amount of the water out, we were able to balance the level of the boat with the lift straps.
Took a couple of hours, but had no serious damage to the hulls/cat.
Never did have to put a full amount of air in the inner tubes, so the comments about the amazing amount of lift you will get are spot on.[/quote]
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