Boat Lifting - Bayliner 285 Cruiser Owner's Manual

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Boat 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 any boat using the cleats, or the bow and stern eyes.
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 or drain the water out of the bilge areas BEFORE lift-
ing your boat.
PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
When lifting any boat, ALWAYS use a spreader bar. The spreader bar MUST be equal to the
width of your boat at each lifting point.
• Always follow the lift equipment's instructions and requirements.
• When lifting your boat, always position the lifting slings at the port and starboard lifting sling label positions as
shown in the illustration.
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! CAUTION
44"
167"
LIFTING SLING LABELS
(TYPICAL PORT & STARBOARD)
285 • Owner's Manual Supplement