Lift concerns

[Bleonardmn]

Anyone keep their boat on a lift? This is my first inboard and looking for tips?

Ive read some horror stories on the skegs and prop.

[halfwatt]

Here's a link to a recently discussed topic hope it helps

http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19221

[rensink]

Mine does all season long no problems here..

[Booms]

When you drive the boat on the lift you just have to be aware of how far you can pull it on, so the drive shaft and prop never hit. You can also adjust your bunks higher so that you don't even have to worry about it. We have been driving our RZ2 on a lift for the last 4 years and never had an issue.

[Bleonardmn]

I just ordered ski bunks plates, which i think will give another 6 inches of clearance over standard bunk brackets. Hoping this will make a non issue as stated. My tige rep said the prop is no lower than an I/o when trimmed all the way down? Anybody confirm? Makes me a bit on edge when pulling up to launches or docks with shallow water.

[Duncan]

My tige rep said the prop is no lower than an I/o when trimmed all the way down?

Might not be lower but it is 3+ ft farther forward

[boardman74]

Might not be any lower but like Duncan said well forward. The drive on an I/O never gets over the boat lift, where your fins, prop and rudder will all have to cross the rear cross member. Thats why you need the taller bunks designed for an inboard. Once it's set right you won't have any problems. I'd also recommend the guide poles like on the trailer. Keeps the underwater gear centered between the bunks.

[Duncan]

your fins, prop and rudder will all have to cross the rear cross member.

Great point to remember.

Even with taller bunks or guide poles, never have the boat in gear once it is more than half into the slip. For example, never use reverse to slow down once in the slip (if you need it, you are coming in way too hot). And never power out of the slip -- just push yourself out in neutral (start the engine so you are sure it does start before leaving dock ).

[Bleonardmn]

Thanks- for sure have in neutral in and out of slip. Just need to get use to maneuvering in reverse in tight space.