Boat Lifting; Sling Placement - Bayliner 285 Cruiser Owner's Manual

285 • Owner's Manual Supplement

Boat Lifting

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 the lifting point.
PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
• Lift slings may slip on the hull. Avoid serious injury or death by securing the slings together
before lifting.
• Always follow the lift equipment's instructions and requirements.
• If water is present in the bilge, pump or drain the water out of the bilge areas before lifting your boat. Water in the
bilge can shift and change the balance of the load.

Sling Placement

When lifting your boat, always position the lifting slings at the port and starboard sling label positions as shown in
the illustration above.
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CAUTION!
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WARNING!
NOTE:
44"
167"
LIFTING SLING POSITIONS SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING
ARE TYPICAL FOR PORT AND STARBOARD SIDES.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
LIFTING SLING
LABEL (TYPICAL)
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