I would get some expert advice before I attempted to suspend an M-17 by either the alum. toe rails or the chain plates, I am relatively sure that neither were designed for that purpose. . Even totally unloaded my 17 weights in at about 1500 lbs and I personally would not try either method but rather would lift with hull slings and chain falls designed for the weight. I plan to pull my centerboard next month and have arranged with the local boatyard to lift the boat to a cradle for the work. What ever you do however make sure the boat is secured by failsafe methods before you work under it. Kind regards and good sailing..Arnold Apr 12, 2007, at 5:11 PM, Larry E Yake wrote:
BTW,,,,has anybody suspended an M17 by the aluminum toe rails ?.....or is it saver to use the >chainplates.......I need to lift mine off the trailer to check the CB and repaint the bottom.
Check this link.
http://www.msog.org/how-to/boat_lifting/boat_lifting_yake.cfm
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