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Boat Lift: bunks vs. cradle Printed From: CorrectCraftFan.com Category: General Correct Craft Discussion Forum Name: General Discussion Forum Discription: Anything Correct Craft URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1911 Printed Date: May-20-2024 at 2:05am Topic: Boat Lift: bunks vs. cradle Posted By: Guests Subject: Boat Lift: bunks vs. cradle Date Posted: June-22-2005 at 11:02am I recently received a Shoremaster boatlift to use for as long as I need it. I have a 1949 Correct Craft Jr. (Plywood finished in mohagany) The lift is currently fitted with cradles front and back and my CC fits well. Should I be concerned about the cradles putting to much stress on the wood hull or invest (or build) bunks to support the boat lengthwise. Thanks. SM Replies: Posted By: 79nautique Date Posted: June-22-2005 at 12:24pm do not use a bunk trailer or lift on a wood boat and actually you should leave the boat in the water and not on a lift. On a wood boat the wood needs to swell to seal properly and by having it on a lift it will dry out and shrink and you will have a constant leak. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique

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