Baller LoopSki Posted June 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2019 ive been waiting on some parts to install my motor on my lift. in the meantime I have been hand cranking which is quite the workout. is there any potential damage to the under water gear leaving it under water? that last foot to go up is a killer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted June 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2019 No. Exaust flap(s) are on? My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted June 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2019 If gelcoat is out of water, no. Otherwise gelcoat absorbs water! Underwater gear is metal so very little to worry about except minute deposits of calcium or other chemicals. If you have a cantilever boat lift it is strongest all the way up. Leaving it partway down puts all the stress on the cable and pulley system which is what breaks when they fail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skimtb Posted June 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2019 Crank it up. Makes you stronger for skiing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted June 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2019 My concern would be waves coming in and lifting the boat and banging it around on top of the cradle. My lift is on a public lake where from wind or the occasional wakeboard boat I can get serious waves/rollers coming at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted June 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2019 Would electrolysis be a concern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted June 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2019 Is the hull out of the water and the waves? Your lift can take a pounding if it's not. Would worry more about that than the underwater gear unless you have brackish water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted June 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2019 Bring the boat as high out of the water as possible. It’s just better for the hull and underwater gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted June 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2019 @ski6jones depends on water chemistry mostly. All metals have some corrosion potential in water, but it gets worse the more electrolytic your water is - distilled water won't corrode or pit it at all, salt water will do much more so. Ski boats have the advantage that the underwater bits mostly aren't aluminum, so I wouldn't be so worried about the shaft/strut/rudder - but if you have aluminum brackets on the platform those will be much more likely to corrode (evidence all the old powder coated brackets that have flaked off and look crusty) They do sell aluminum anodes to bolt to the shaft which would provide even more protection however - remember that your lift is aluminum as well, much more prone to corrosion than the shaft strut prop. And probably hasn't rotted out from under your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Not_The_Pug Posted June 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2019 If it is a cantilever lift, not bringing it all the way up puts additional stress on the cables and pulleys. Just wears out the parts faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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