Sling points

[MadHatter53]

My 1983 53MY is gonna be hauled and I can't find the plates that mark where to place the slings. I found a spot where a plate was as the two holes are still visible towards the aft but nothing forward. Did that plate mark a sling point or where the keel ends?

[Boatsb]

Look at the bulkheads behind the engines. That's close enough to the aft lift point.

The forward point is usually forward of the engines near the next bulkhead.

[Dreamboat]

Here is a picture of mine getting lifted out. I've had the front sling a couple of feet more forward on other lifts, but the back one needs to be where it is in the picture.

[eze2bme]

If you have the Graving Plan you can get a good idea where the straps need to be placed.

[MadHatter53]

Thanks guys. Dreamboat that's just what I was looking for.

[oscarvan]

If you have the Graving Plan you can get a good idea where the straps need to be placed.

The boats originally came with one from the factory?

[eze2bme]

Yes , my Owner's Manual had drawings along with the manual.

The boats originally came with one from the factory?

[Scarlett]

Once you haul and they have the slings in the proper place, take a picture like Gary’s and keep it on board to give to the travel lift driver on next haul. The drivers love having a picture like that. John

[oscarvan]

Even better, have 4 SS engraved plates made: "Sling Here" takes ALL the guess work out of it.

[MadHatter53]

Even better, have 4 SS engraved plates made: "Sling Here" takes ALL the guess work out of it.

That's a great idea.