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    Need Help/Advice on Boat Lift Issue

    OK, so I put a new trolling motor on the skeeter and it hangs out about 8" from the bow, so now the boat has to be about 8" back from the forward bulkhead/dock; whereas, it used to butt the boat's nose to the dock and lifted alright in my lift, but now because it's 8" aft of the dock/bulkhead, the front strap wants to slide off and drop the bow in the water while the aft end hangs in the rear strap. When I tried to lift the boat last Sunday, the dang front strap started to slide while the aft of the boat kept lifting. My lift is cross-membered by I Beams-sort of the typical, older lifts. I tried knocking the I Beam aftward and moved it about 2-3" after about 20-30 swings with a pick ax like tool (the misses really hurt).

    My thought now is to maybe run a SS Cable to tie off the two straps (aft and forward) so they cannot part/slip and they stay a set distance. I tried a rope, but rope stretches too much.

    Anyone else had this sorta issue with their straps where one wants to slide off and if so, how'd ya EASILY fix it w/o calling Boat Lift or tearing up your boathouse?

    My boathouse is a fully enclosed boathouse-looks like a garage-my house was one of first canal houses in Jam Beach.

    Thanks for your input-I can try to post pics after this weekend. It's kinda like putting a 22' boat in a lift designed for a 20' boat.
    "Hey Hillary, regarding the Benghazi Attack on 9/11-we'll just blame it on that movie, not my total lack of security. By the way, what's so significant about 9/11 anyway-was that a date my buddy Bill Ayers of the Weather Underground blew up a government building?" asked Obama to Hillary. BEAUTIFY AMERICA, RUN OVER A LIBERAL, THEN BACK UP AND SEE IF HE'S DEAD.
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  • #2
    Notch out your deck so that you can pull up to where you used to and the trolling motor will fit in the notch?

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    • #3
      Yeah, tie the straps together with poly rope that doesn't stretch. That's what most people do.
      "GET OFF MY REEF!"

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      • #4
        You might try installing a quick release mounting bracket under the new trolling motor and just remove the motor when storing....it's easy as pie and removes and reinstalls on the bracket with little effort. You have to have a plug-in for the trolling motor to do this, of course. I'm pretty sure most brands have this bracket, at least MinnKota does. Beats the expense of dock modification, maybe. Hope this helps..............
        Captain, Galveston County Blue Team Fish Killers
        "Fishing Guide"-A person who contributes to the delinquency of a liar.

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        • #5
          Here's a video:
          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QceAXN0-qpg
          Captain, Galveston County Blue Team Fish Killers
          "Fishing Guide"-A person who contributes to the delinquency of a liar.

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          • #6
            Termo, get ahold of Jerry and go take care of that fix for him. Nobody cares about watching a video and if you'll swing by, I'll go with you and talk Jerry into a quick fishing trip while you expedite the small task. After all you're the one that's top five contractors on Emily's list for the area and me, I just like to fish, bra.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by H.Maier View Post
              Termo, get ahold of Jerry and go take care of that fix for him. Nobody cares about watching a video and if you'll swing by, I'll go with you and talk Jerry into a quick fishing trip while you expedite the small task. After all you're the one that's top five contractors on Emily's list for the area and me, I just like to fish, bra.
              Sound Advice.
              "Curmudgeon only pawn in game of life."


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              • #8
                " the misses really hurt " LOL . At least you didn't end up in the drink . I know nothing to help you but I'm pretty good at making fun of you . HAR ! Sounds like the guys will get you fixed up .
                GEORGE A. BRANARD, COLOR SERGEANT, CO. L, 1 ST TEXAS INFANTRY, HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE, C.S.A. : S.C.V.

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                • #9
                  Reverse the slings pitch and start backing in. That should be fun to sit out in a lounge chair and watch you do after a couple of 12 packs.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by JT View Post
                    Reverse the slings pitch and start backing in. That should be fun to sit out in a lounge chair and watch you do after a couple of 12 packs.
                    That almost was what I did!!

                    Quick release bracket aint an option-hard wired motor.

                    I'll try the poly rope tying the straps-then Stainless steel cable if poly don't work.

                    It could be because I waxed the boat and made it slippery-that'll teach me to wax the dang boat!!
                    "Hey Hillary, regarding the Benghazi Attack on 9/11-we'll just blame it on that movie, not my total lack of security. By the way, what's so significant about 9/11 anyway-was that a date my buddy Bill Ayers of the Weather Underground blew up a government building?" asked Obama to Hillary. BEAUTIFY AMERICA, RUN OVER A LIBERAL, THEN BACK UP AND SEE IF HE'S DEAD.

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                    • #11
                      You got an expert Bote and dock man 3 houses down. Get him to come over and help you fix it.

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                      • #12
                        JT: That costs money!
                        "Hey Hillary, regarding the Benghazi Attack on 9/11-we'll just blame it on that movie, not my total lack of security. By the way, what's so significant about 9/11 anyway-was that a date my buddy Bill Ayers of the Weather Underground blew up a government building?" asked Obama to Hillary. BEAUTIFY AMERICA, RUN OVER A LIBERAL, THEN BACK UP AND SEE IF HE'S DEAD.

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                        • #13
                          Need Help/Advice on Boat Lift Issue

                          Use a heavy Ratchet strap to keep em together. Tractor supply. You can maybe adjust it if it tries to move on ya!!
                          Bacon Bacon Bacon!!!

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                          • #14
                            Put them on separate motors..give me a call.I did that for a customer in tiki last month.actually I supervised
                            I LIVE IN A SMALL COMMUNITY WITH A LARGE PROBLEM AND A PROBLEM.

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                            • #15
                              If the lift is all c channel it's probably a lift master lift, they are right down the street and can adjust the straps for you. Everyone is different but it's normally 2-300 bucks.

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