X-23 on a 6,000 lb lift?

[DocPhil]

Don't forget the cable and winch usually have to be upgraded as well...

there is no cable and winch. It is a vertical hydraulic lift. Sweet setup actually and it lifts incredibly fast

[curver900]

Don't forget the cable and winch usually have to be upgraded as well...

[DocPhil]

great lakes

[MC Dawg]

I talked with the manufacturer of my lift. They are going to modify the cradle and are VERY confident they can mod it to hold 7K.

That should be enough for this monster. should be about 1 grand mod. That is worth it IMO

@DocPhil, what kind of lift do you have?

[DocPhil]

I talked with the manufacturer of my lift. They are going to modify the cradle and are VERY confident they can mod it to hold 7K.

That should be enough for this monster. should be about 1 grand mod. That is worth it IMO

[MC Dawg]

Did you ask basta if it can be reinforced to a 7K capacity? That would be my next move as opposed to ordering a new lift or getting a different boat. Many lifts can be modified and retain factory warranty

If the price increase was only 500 bucks then likely the "upgrade" is simple. Probably just welded on some support beams and call it 7K

They said that their "LS" models can be upgraded, but that the "SP" models (which is what i have) cannot. You can see all their lifts here - http://www.bastaboatlifts.com/index.php/boat-lifts. It sounds like the "LS" is a brand new line.

They do not get into modifying or reinforcing lifts, but my next step is to talk to the dealer that installed my lift and seeing if they can do any sort of reinforcing.

[DocPhil]

I just spoke to Basta and they said that i'll be fine with a 5,500 lb boat + gas/gear with a driver in the boat while raising/lowering the lift. Since i have the 6,000 lb steel lift (vs. aluminum) that provides additional structural strength. It sounds like they build in a sizable "safety" factor into their ratings.

Having said that, i'm still slightly on the fence here. Now thinking about potentially getting a X-20.

When i upgraded my lift less than a year ago, i could've gotten the 7,000 lb lift for only like $500 more. Now it will cost $10K+. Let that be a lesson to anyone getting a new lift - don't cheap out, get a lift that allows for growth. These boats are only getting bigger and heavier...

Did you ask basta if it can be reinforced to a 7K capacity? That would be my next move as opposed to ordering a new lift or getting a different boat. Many lifts can be modified and retain factory warranty

If the price increase was only 500 bucks then likely the "upgrade" is simple. Probably just welded on some support beams and call it 7K

[MC Dawg]

I just spoke to Basta and they said that i'll be fine with a 5,500 lb boat + gas/gear with a driver in the boat while raising/lowering the lift. Since i have the 6,000 lb steel lift (vs. aluminum) that provides additional structural strength. It sounds like they build in a sizable "safety" factor into their ratings.

Having said that, i'm still slightly on the fence here. Now thinking about potentially getting a X-20.

When i upgraded my lift less than a year ago, i could've gotten the 7,000 lb lift for only like $500 more. Now it will cost $10K+. Let that be a lesson to anyone getting a new lift - don't cheap out, get a lift that allows for growth. These boats are only getting bigger and heavier...

[DocPhil]

That would be much appreciated!

no worries. shoot me a text tonight and I will take a pic for you

[FourFourty]

I have one on my life. I can take a pic for u

That would be much appreciated!

[DocPhil]

That was the other option I considered, and I was also thinking I would install resting latches for the lifted position. (Latches that hold the cradle assembly up, when in the lifted position. This would allow you to release the tension on the cable, and not have to worry about it breaking when you are not around)

I would probably have to Fab my own latch setup.

I have one on my life. I can take a pic for u

[FourFourty]

yes, very confusing to say the least. Many lifts can be reinforced as well. I have a call in to the company to see if they can weld some beams on to make it a 7K lift. better than upgrading as I just bought this last year and have no desire to get a new one

plus, 7K would make me feel better necessary or not

That was the other option I considered, and I was also thinking I would install resting latches for the lifted position. (Latches that hold the cradle assembly up, when in the lifted position. This would allow you to release the tension on the cable, and not have to worry about it breaking when you are not around)

I would probably have to Fab my own latch setup.

[DocPhil]

It could very well be. I couldn't argue that. It just wasn't the case on my X30, which made me think the X23 would be a similar deal. I will certainly be happy if I don't need to upgrade my lift.

yes, very confusing to say the least. Many lifts can be reinforced as well. I have a call in to the company to see if they can weld some beams on to make it a 7K lift. better than upgrading as I just bought this last year and have no desire to get a new one

plus, 7K would make me feel better necessary or not

[FourFourty]

I asked several times about this making sure that I was clear that this is the MOST it would ever weight and he answered definitively that it was. That is with all the power tower, speakers, etc.

Why would they give a lower weight and then incorrect information. Direct from mastercraft. Not a dealer that didn't know what he/she was talking about. You would think that would be a major liability issue

It could very well be. I couldn't argue that. It just wasn't the case on my X30, which made me think the X23 would be a similar deal. I will certainly be happy if I don't need to upgrade my lift.

[DocPhil]

I am meaning- The options on my X30 seemed to add about 5-600lbs to the published dry weight of the X30. (Heater, Tower speakers, Upgraded ZFT4 Tower, Bimini, Tower lights, Sub, amps, extra ballast pump, etc)

Then you have 400 lbs of fuel, and usually about 300ish pounds of Life jackets, fire extinguisher, flares, emergency tool box, boards, beer, etc..... It doesn't seem like much, but it adds up fast.

I asked several times about this making sure that I was clear that this is the MOST it would ever weight and he answered definitively that it was. That is with all the power tower, speakers, etc.

Why would they give a lower weight and then incorrect information. Direct from mastercraft. Not a dealer that didn't know what he/she was talking about. You would think that would be a major liability issue