Boat lift bunk

[p_xayamath]

Looking to replace bunk boards on my lift i just bought. It previously had 2x6, but wanted to get input on different sizes to clear the fins. The lift has been moved down from the pic attached. Just had some concerns with hitting the fins when docking. Is the goal to have the cross bar 22" below waterline when it in the down position? Boat is a 2003 Outback with 22" draft.
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[p_xayamath]

Would i be able to eliminate the bunks on the inside and just use the outside bunks? Using the outside bunks would clear the fins.

[jmvotto]

no the sides are just guides and wont support the boat. get some extensions and replace them probably going to need 12 to 18 min inch from the cross beam. the skegs are what you need to worry about as the shaft hangs off past the end beam . may be able to have them fabbed or use flat stock and drill them.

[p_xayamath]

thanks for the reply, would i be able to use something like this angle iron and use 2x12 wood?
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Also, when i lower the lift all the way down, the cross I-beam i measure 22" from the top of I-beam to water.

[jstenger]

would i be able to use something like this angle iron and use 2x12 wood?
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NO, do not do that. You want to use 2X4's or 2x6's like what are on there now with the wide face up. They need to bend so that they follow the contour of the hull creating equal pressure points along the whole board. The 2X12 setup is for a pontoon.