Lift bunks height and width

Last fall I purchased a '16 Craz. This is my 1st boat and recently moved to the lake. The lift is a 9k lb hi-tide 4 post lift, but with two flat carpeted boards as the previous owner had a pontoon. We're taking delivery of our boat in the next cpl weeks. I can buy the attachments from hi-tide to flip the boards up. But, 1) do I need more clearance than 8" -- current boards are 2x8x12'? Also, how many inches is best between the two boards? I've called dock folks, but they're backed up and seem to be charging waayyy to much. Thanks!

Attachment 25341. Current setup. Flipping up (8"), is that sufficient height? Optimal width b/w the two boards?

Measure the distance between the two longest bunks on your trailer and match up to that. Likewise I measure from the long bunks down to the protecting cross bar underneath the prop on the trailer and match that for bunk height off the frame, mine was something like 15". I know quite a few guy who go less on the height, just depends if you can/will be driving your boat thru the lift or passed the frame support on accident.

I would want way more support, strength and height than offered by a 2x8 on end.

I have 2x12's doubled up and covered those with outdoor carpet.


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Thanks for the input! For longevity and piece of mind, I think I'm going to pay up a little bit and install the attached. Attachment 25342

Those are the bunks I have. Very happy with them.

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Originally Posted by WesS

Thanks for the input! For longevity and piece of mind, I think I'm going to pay up a little bit and install the attached. Attachment 25342

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That's a must I have 18 inches under mine
Measure width on the trailer bunks and slightly narrow the ones in front to about drive throughs


Not sure I would have trusted that setup on a toon

Thanks for the input. One last question, should I install the front/bow portion of the bunks higher than the rear (for drainage, etc.)? Or, is that the purpose of installing the front a little closer together? Once I install and take delivery of the boat, I'll post pics of the final product...hopefully not the boat sitting on the I-beams!

Adjust the feet on the lift if you want a slight tilt but I would not go to far as a v drive is a$$ end heavy. I usually get the gas tank filler even with the rear post of the lift .

So I keep the bunk heights the same level and my boat sits level on the lift Fwiw

So, just got the boat and lift kit; same day. Thought lift was good to go, but then something terrible happened. The flat boards previously used for the pontoon broke, then I-beam rolled. �� Luckily, the boat wasn't lifted much when that happened. Also, we have a friend nearby and they let us put our boat on their lift and thankfully no damage or scratches. Do you have I-beam/cradle stabilizers. If so, what? Dock folks are backed up; who knows when they'll get out here. I'll go with them either way, just curious what you have?Attachment 25399

I am unable to make sense of what your picture is trying to show. But from your description, I will offer this.
I keep my boat on a Hydrohoist lift. The bunk supports are attached to the lift in a triangulated manner to prevent rotation and falling over. Under the carpeted wooden 2x6 bunk lying flat at a slight angle to follow the hull shape, is an angle iron running full length from bunk support to bunk support for an approximate 16 foot length.
I would suggest looking at their web site to get an idea what that manufacturer does, then look to see if your lift maker supplies something like it. I guess you have learned that this is a good item to go heavy duty.

Wait, now I understand our pic.
You need to connect the front and rear I beams together with steel at the I beam level. Not only up at bunk height.
Search for someplace like www.bh-usa.com.
Good luck.

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This is the kind of boat support/cradle you want for a cable lift boat lift.

I didn't want to go with wood, but after weighing options, I went with two 2x10s bolted together and covered with Overton's Malibu carpet (perfect fit). Attachment 25444Attachment 25445

Measure the distance between the two longest bunks on your trailer and match up to that !

I have a 4400 lb cap Hydrohoist and I was looking at getting a 2015 Mojo. Is your lift the 4400 lb cap?

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Originally Posted by bdavis

I have a 4400 lb cap Hydrohoist and I was looking at getting a 2015 Mojo. Is your lift the 4400 lb cap?

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No, the previous owner put in a 9000 lb lift.