Those u-bolts are probably for trailer tie-downs. Almost universal on power boats. My M17 came to me with a pair but I didn't care for the aesthetics so I took them off. I would never use those to lift the boat. -----Original Message----- From: John Schinnerer Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2017 7:39 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Hoist point for M-17 A tag-on question - are the u-bolts in the transom of my M17 (two, one each side, not too low, not too high) for lifting points? Or for towing things? I think not towing because they would be hard to work with safely compared to one of the cleats on the coaming - especially to release a tow in an emergency. cheers, john S. On 06/03/2017 01:01 PM, Edward Cazier wrote:
One more question, while I’m at it.
I keep my Montgomery 17 on a trailer at a marina in Seabrook, TX, where I have access to a crane that the local J-boat and Catalina racers use to hoist their boats into Clear Lake. Although there is a boat ramp nearby, it often gets very congested with other boats, especially on weekends. It would be easier to use the crane (as I did with the J-80 I had previously) to put my M-17 into the water.
Has anyone else fitted their M-17 with a hoist point, and if so, how did they do it? Alternatively, has anyone constructed a sling for their M-17? Either approach would work.
Thanks,
Ed Cazier M-17 “Scooby Doo” - #888
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