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Old 11-08-2016, 01:08 PM
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Hello all,

I own a 2005 42’ fountain executioner with staggered 525 EFI’s, standard drives, and no standoff boxes. The boat does not have a generator or air conditioning. I am looking for information for a recently purchased boat lift. The lift is a hydro hoist, and I need the center of gravity, as well as any bunk recommendations. Does anyone have experience they can share with their 42' lift?

I have a trailer now, which I will duplicate as much as possible. Just looking for any and all information prior to starting the project.

Thank you very much in advance for any help you can provide.
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Not sure on hydro hoist but I have a standard boat lift. As do a lot friends. The bunks go to stern of boat like it would sit on trailer. Mine are only one set.
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If my memory is correct, I saw a diagram of Fountain's recommendations for boat lift bunks (probably same as trailer bunks). Not sure where I saw it, however.
Just make sure you do it so that the hull is support properly (to prevent a hook in the hull from long term storage).
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MYCO will build you the cradle portion for your lift. Check them out on their website. My friend had one made for his 35 and it fit the boat perfectly.
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Originally Posted by DM
MYCO will build you the cradle portion for your lift. Check them out on their website. My friend had one made for his 35 and it fit the boat perfectly.
Thanks but I can manage without paying myco pricing. I was just hoping to get some innovative ideas.
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Originally Posted by joew.
Thanks but I can manage without paying myco pricing. I was just hoping to get some innovative ideas.
And how did you get into position to own a 42 ? Come on man are you that cheap?
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Originally Posted by buck35
And how did you get into position to own a 42 ? Come on man are you that cheap?
Please leave this conversation to the men.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]561347[/ATTACH]

I've have had my 42 on a hydro hoist for a few years , mine is 15k side tie, I'm not sure how your lift is set up, but on mine the rear bunks are adjustable & run from just behind the rear step all the way to the transom , you can kind of see what I mean in the pic, the front is just supported by a V style bunk , this is sort of how the HH lift works , as it goes up the bow just falls into place, Its not the perfect set up , but I think the rear of the boat is supported well, I'm not sure if a cradle would wok on a Hydro Hoist
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I found a couple pics of my lift
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Originally Posted by Ran-Dom 32
[ATTACH=CONFIG]561347[/ATTACH]

I've have had my 42 on a hydro hoist for a few years , mine is 15k side tie, I'm not sure how your lift is set up, but on mine the rear bunks are adjustable & run from just behind the rear step all the way to the transom , you can kind of see what I mean in the pic, the front is just supported by a V style bunk , this is sort of how the HH lift works , as it goes up the bow just falls into place, Its not the perfect set up , but I think the rear of the boat is supported well, I'm not sure if a cradle would wok on a Hydro Hoist
Thank you for the help!
My current lift has this exact set up. I plan to add a couple extra supports, which I am sure will be over kill.
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