Minumum water depth using no legs. Assuming a boat draft of 16". *
Minumum water depth using legs. Assuming a boat draft of 16". *
Maximum water depth using the "stock" legs. Longer legs available. *
* These are absolute minimum and maximum depths and not recommendations.
Waves and wind and water level fluctuations might make these minimums and maximums impractical. Talk to your dealer about your situation.
Q
Can I put the winch on either side of my lift?
A
No. But if you want to move the lift from one side of your dock to the other, simply turn your lift 180° at the same time. It doesn't matter which end of the lift you drive onto.
Q
How large a lift do I need for my 19' I/O Runabout?
1.
The first two numbers of the model number refer to weight capacity. The last 3 numbers refer to the width capacity:
In determining the weight of your boat be sure to add the following to your boat's advertised dry weight:
Fuel = 6 lbs. per gallon
Oil = 8 lbs. per gallon
Water = 9 lbs. per gallon
And don't forget the equipment: tow ropes, water skis, paddle, flares, fire extinguisher, radio, towels, lift jackets, ladder, anchor, fishing gear, batteries, coolers, adult beverages and ballast. All this can add up to a 25% increase over the advertised "dry weight" of your boat.
Q
How much can I overload these lifts?
A
Although we overload these lifts when we test them, we still recommend that you follow the weight ratings. Overloading will void the warranty.
Q
Why do the cables at the back of these lifts appear slack?
A
The rear cables are only used to keep the cradle level. These cables are only in tension when the load is not centered. Then, only the cable on the heavy side is working and will appear tight. The cable on the light side is doing no work so it remains loose. If you tighten these cables they will bind and make the lift hard to crank.
Q
Why doesn’t my lift stay up?
A
If the winch doesn’t click going up, the winch is wound backwards. Clockwise: up. Counterclockwise: down.
The winch needs a load to activate the brake. An empty lift may not stay up.
Q
How do I tell which model lift I have?
A
Use the link below to determine which lift you have.
to determine which lift you have.
To download a printable version of these FAQs including lift identification
