Flipping boat?

[cltch]

I have a 22 ft boat I need to flip to work on the bottom. I have a standard 2ton engine lift. However, I am not sure how to flip the entire boat? Any experienced ideas with a boat this size?

Thanks,
Ross

[Steve 1]

I use the bow eye and run the rope the direction I want the Boat to turn then use a transom eye on the same side to pick it up with, then slide a couple tires under it while it is hanging and lower the boat now it can be pulled over pretty easy. Unless it is a wet resin Bucket.

[cltch]

Thanks. Wasn't sure the bow eye would be strong enough to lift from. Anything I should double check first?

Ross

[AlaskaStreamin]

Like this.
http://i34.tinypic.com/2rnc1gh.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/15gt5bs.jpg

[Steve 1]

Thanks. Wasn't sure the bow eye would be strong enough to lift from. Anything I should double check first?

Ross

I have turned 40' Patrol boats over that way no problem but if you have weak hardware you will need slings ,everything we built got inverted for finishing.

[jponfrank]

The easiest way to flip a boat is to hook up a engine hoist to the front eye,get yourself two 3/4 pieces 4by8 plywood.Cut each piece of plywood in a semi-circle.Now you have a 8ft circle. Bolt the two pieces together.It will look like a 8ft round table.Lift the back of the boat off the ground a little,bolt the plywood to the transom and your done.The boat will roll with ease.I have done this with a few 21 ft boats when working on the hulls.If you want a little more leverage screw a 2by4 to the back of the plywood and use that to rotate the boat.Hope this helps. Joe

[KonaKustoms]

I like the circle on the transom idea, i use 2 lifts with a strap on each and roller and lift and roll it and set it down, good thinkin for using 1 lift option

[cltch]

Thanks guys, gives a couple good options. Will be trying to do this, hopefully in the not too distant future to start the resto project. Having some concrete work done in the yard so I have more "play" space.