Yacht Lifting - Meridian 441 SEDAN Owner's Manual

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Yacht Lifting

PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
• Lifting slings can slip on the hull, which could cause serious injury or death.
• Reduce the risk of sling slippage by ALWAYS securing the lifting slings together
BEFORE lifting.
PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER lift your yacht using the cleats.
PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
• Water in the bilge can shift and change the balance of the load.
• If water is present in the bilge, pump the water out of the bilge areas BEFORE lifting your
yacht.
PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
• When lifting any boat, ALWAYS use a spreader bar.
• The spreader bar MUST be equal to the width of the boat at each lifting point.
• Make sure your yacht remains level during lifting. Engines can be damaged by water
ingestion if the stern is lifted higher than the bow.
• Always follow the lift
equipment's instructions
and requirements.
• When lifting your yacht,
always position the lift-
ing slings at the port and
starboard lifting sling
label positions, as shown
in the illustration.
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441 Sedan • Owner's Manual