SeaLift Ordered

Let me see if I can link up some pics of the installation....

Here is the platform about 8" down - believe it or not I did not get one with the platform all the way up. When fully up - its about 2" below the level of the boats integrated platform. There is about a 1" gap between the back of the boat and the Sea Lift platform. The platform is dead-nuts level with the back of the boat and perfect side to side. It really does look like an OEM installation -- except for the "Sea Lift" emblem in the middle of it.

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Here is a side view:

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Here is the lifting assembly - very beefy. More so than the picture can show.

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Here is a closeup of the single piston - a great idea. Two very small braided hydraulic lines connect through bulkhead fittings.

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Here is the platform fully down. When here - it will be about 12" below the surface of the water.

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Here is the electro-hydraulic pump. The wiring is very professional & circuit protected.

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Look at all the holes in the transom...not for the feint of heart...hold on 5200 sealant!

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I'll be sure to post more once we're in the water...
 
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Man, I felt GREAT about my new swimplatforms.com platform and Hurley davits (bought used on this board!) until I read this post. The lift looks beautiful, and the install looks top notch! Congratulations, hopefully it will offer many years of fun for you!
 
Great post! Thanks for the info. I recently ordered a SeaLift for my 2000 420 Aft Cabin. It should be ready for installation in 2 to 4 weeks. I was a bit nervous when they told me that they had to create a new mold, as they had never put one of these on a 420 aft, but I feel much better after seeing your posts. Everything I have seen and heard about SeaLift so far sounds outstanding. With it being about 2/3 the price of their competitors, I don't think you can beat it.
 
Shawn,
Fantastic. Get some top side shots withthe platform all the way up. Did they have to do any fiberglass work under the swim platform?


Rob
 
Great Shots.....:thumbsup:

But ummmm.... what happened to your port prop???:huh:
 
osd9 said:
Great Shots.....:thumbsup: But ummmm.... what happened to your port prop???:huh:
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High diesel prices...we're going to run on only one engine this year. I've invented a really cool v-drive transfer case that will allow me to swap power back and forth between motors to the starboard side. :thumbsup:

Orrrrrrr...I hit a log or something late last year and found some slight dings in it when we hauled it. Might as well take care of it now I guess.

Rob, I'll get some better pics hopefully this weekend when I take a crew up to wax the hull. It was so damn cold up there that I was talking, pushing buttons, writing checks, and taking pictures as fast I could between shivers. Short of the rods going through the transom...there is absolutely no work on the boat whatsoever. The system is built to mount nice and flush on the vertical part of the transom and remains clear of any other part of the boat.

I really have to say that it appears as though these dudes stood back and took a look at what it would take to build a better mousetrap and did just that. I'm starting to sound like a shill for Sea Lift now - so I'll refrain from any more cheer leading until we get the thing in the water and try it out...
 
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I have had a sea lift on my boat for two years now. It was one of the earlier generations and has a cradle instead of the platform. I had a very unfortunate accident with my sea lift while under heavy seas and actually lost my dingy off the cradle ( a serious nightmare). I find that the owners of sea lift really stand by their product and are constantly looking at ways to improve their product. The one piece of advice that I can offer everyone on this board is that you absolutely must make sure that your dingy is securely strapped to the lift while under way. Use at least four points to tie the dingy to the lift and boat.
The one thing that I dont like about the one cylinder design is the fact that the dingy "ROCKS" on the lift while under way. I find that the regular platform lifts do not suffer this fate (although they have problems of their own). If anyone is contemplating ordering a sea lift, I would only buy the platform as the cradle has some issues which I think you will not find if you opt for the platform.
The platform looks really cool as well. I would love to hear if the "rocking" is an issue with the platform design.
Enjoy your new lift.
 
SeaRM said:
......I hit a log or something late last year and found some slight dings in it when we hauled it. Might as well take care of it now I guess.
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Going Off Topic.....

You may want to reconsider and have both props scanned at the same time.......they may only have to check the stbd prop, but better to be sure...and like you said....easier to take care of now....

Back On Topic....
 
Robski97 said:
Shawn.... wtf where the rest of the pics ?
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HEY!! I'm workin' here !!! :smt089 Actually we were there all day last Saturday --- FINALLY a nice sunny day. We took a crew of guys up there and 3M liquid & paste waxed the entire hull. Its spanking new now.

Coincidently, because all three stepladders were being used for the waxing....my wife and dog used the SeaLift all day long as an elevator for transportation and supplies. So we know that its in good working order for that sort of thing. :smt101

Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me so I wasn't able to get the full-on pics. I'm headed up there Saturday to do impellers and some bottom paint touch-up. I'll be sure to get them then.

And finally - April 19th back in the drink....can't wait!
 
Shawn-
The platform looks great! While you're at it (taking pics from every angle), can you take a pic or two of how the "retractable chocks" are depolyed? Very clever idea, but I'd like to see how it works. Also, while I'm making demands... a pic of the whole boat with the tender on the lift would be nice too.
Thanks!:thumbsup:
 
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Shawn-
...can you take a pic or two of how the "retractable chocks" are depolyed? Very clever idea, but I'd like to see how it works. Also, while I'm making demands... a pic of the whole boat with the tender on the lift would be nice too..
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Sure no problem. The retractable chocks are a great idea and at the same time an extremely simple design. When flat they lay very nicely in their pocket. To deploy, you simply lift them out and into a v-shape where the arms will kinda hook into a slot and maintain that form. To lay flat, lift them up a little and they come out of the slot and go down.

The "self adjusting" feature is kinda neat but also very simple too...the arms just kinda flop around until the v of the tender/pwc hull pushes them down until they conform to the correct shape. Hard to describe but it appears to be effective.

I think I mentioned that the Avon 360DL is on the huge size of tenders for my 420DA...but I really think it will be OK. At least I hope it will because we've had that thing out on the water a few times now and it is a blast...just what I was looking for. I'm as curious as you guys to see it on the platform and I'll be sure to post some pics of that whole setup in about 10 days.
 
What material does SR use to reinforce the transom to take the load from the lift- is the transom just solid glass or is it cored with something synthetic?
 
Hello Shawn,

How did you lift turn out? I have one of the first cradle lifts from them. Only good things I can say about mine. I also had a friends ski on mine and 6 people, never even knew it was on their :)

John
 
jtm311 said:
Hello Shawn,

How did you lift turn out? I have one of the first cradle lifts from them. Only good things I can say about mine. I also had a friends ski on mine and 6 people, never even knew it was on their :)

John
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I'll be able to tell (and show) the complete story on Thursday...we finally splash the boat then. Supposed to be SUNNY and 70! I'll get the Avon DL360 on board and snap some pics for all to see.

Good to hear about SeaLift. They were straightforward and good to deal with throughout the installation.
 
Re: SeaLift Ordered -status??

Anybody have any updates on how Shawn's hydro swimplatform from Sealift turned out?? I'd love to know if the platform is rocking left/right when under weight of dinghy or seadoo.
Hugo:huh:
 
I had the Sea Lift cradle 1,000 pound unit installed in October. There was a part failure in the original piston (ram) and it was replaced twice and continued to fail. Three weeks ago they determined that the wrong piston was being sent to the dealer for replacement (a ram that was much shorter and not compatible). The inventor, Steve, flew out at short notice and installed the unit on Thursday morning. He then spent an hour with us as we sea trialed the unit. With some trim tab adjustment it peformed at WOT, 31 knots into the wind. The customer service is great, once they get their eye on the ball. I have learned a lot about this unit so send me a note and I will give you a brain dump.

Bill
Bill
 
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