M_Boats: hoisting the M17 by the toe rail

Anyone consistently using the toe rails to hoist the boat in/out of the water? I know Jerry said he used the toe rail at the factory - wondered about using this on a "weekly" basis with the 2-ton hoist at Alameda Marina? This is my 2nd M17 (bought a new one from Jerry in 1991 via Gale Stockdale!). Thanks for any input. Jay