a. Raise boat
Hoist in a series of pulls. Pull Single Black/Yellow
Hoisting Rope (F) straight down.
DIAGRAM 21. Locked (left): Single Black/Yellow Hoisting
Rope (F) pointed straight down locks cleat. Open (right):
Angled rope opens cleat.
Rope (F) down
Rope (F) angled
b. stoRe boat
With boat in raised position make sure Single Black/Yellow
Hoisting Rope (F) is securely locked in cleat with rope
pointed down (see Diagram 21). Coil loose rope end.
Hang coiled rope for storage when system is not in use.
For additional security, use two 5/16" (8 mm)
polyester safety ropes. Securely tie ends to pigtail lag
screws under boat, parallel with Webbing Straps (E).
Remove safety ropes before lowering boat.
c. loWeR boat
Securely grip rope, apply tension and angle it away
from front wall. Bring arm up to let rope out and then
back towards the wall to lock the rope. Repeat until
boat is at desired height.
steP 6: oPeRating hoisteR system
(Cleat Open)
not raise or lower with anyone standing under
Use gloves to protect hands.
Hang coiled rope where it will not
quickly
causing person to fall, possibly resulting
With rope pointed down the cleat will lock the rope
and you can release it. Repeat until boat is at
desired height.
