Boat Lifting - Bayliner 255 Cruiser Owner's Manual

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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.
• ALWAYS secure the forward lifting sling to the aft lifting sling BEFORE lifting. This will
reduce the risk of sling slippage.
PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER lift any boat using the cleats, or the bow/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 the boat at each lifting point.
• Make sure your boat remains level during lifting. The engine 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 boat, always position the lifting slings at the port and starboard lifting sling label positions as
shown in the illustration.
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