Oak Mountain Lake Topics: Extending boat lift cord
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John C
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Extending boat lift cord
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7/16/2008 11:47:10 AM
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I assume you are talking about the metal wire that coils up and down on a pole that is turned by your boat loft.
Many moons ago, when I worked one summer for Lake Martin Dock Co, we did this all of the time. It is relatively easy. I would advise getting not extending the wire that is there, but totally replacing the wire with a new, longer one. You don't want a joint in the wire, which might cause problems in the up / down process, or later fray, or later scratch your boat.
Spend the money to buy some really nice, high quality marine grade wire that is supple and will have less "memory." The cheaper stuff gets all tense, brittle and will tend to knot up when not under load. Then lower the lift down to where you want it, chain / rope it in place, and insert the new end into the pole, fish it out the end, and attach a couple of u bolts to make it hold in position. You will have to play around with it to find the height you like. Make sure the other side is plumb and level, or slightly back so that water naturally would go to the motor drain of your boat.
If you don't feel comfortable doing all of this, call Lake Martin Dock Co. No sense in ruining a boat or the lift if you don't want to fool with it enough to do a nice job.
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