I was raising my boat last weekend when the rear cradle cable snapped. If this has never
happened to you then you have no idea how frightening this was. I was thinking about how
many times I had driven under the boat to store my paddleboat. Well at least death would
come quickly! After calling the local boat lift repair companies, I realized that unless I
attempt the repair myself, I'm looking at a 4-6 week wait. Well it certainly seems easy
enough. Famous last words for sure! My question is... does anyone have sufficient
knowledge of lift systems to steer me in the right direction when it comes to getting a
proper cable. I think that the lift is a Doozie 3000# system. It looks like 3/16 braided
cable.
When I went looking for cable there were more choices than I had expected. My boat is a
Wellcraft Eclipse 196S which the manual says weighs 2700# net. Any suggestions on cable
replacement or installation tips would be extremely welcome.
Dom
Lake Gaston
Macon, NC

Go to a company that sells cable to industry and tell them what you are doing.
That ain't the BORG or Ace hardware (unless that Ace sells boat lifts)
They can meke them up to the right lengths and put the eyes on.
I would replace all of the cables and think about going up a size.
They are not supposed to break.

Not sure what the name of this underwater lift.
I could only describe it, It's a underwater scissor lift that's
powered by water ram cylinder. Just turn water supplied by house and
lift raises.It's constructed out of galvanized steel.
I helped a friend install this lift a year ago it was bought used and
it lifts a newer ski nautique.
Has anyone heard of this type of lift?




(Greg) wrote in message ...
Go to a company that sells cable to industry and tell them what you are doing.
That ain't the BORG or Ace hardware (unless that Ace sells boat lifts)
They can meke them up to the right lengths and put the eyes on.
I would replace all of the cables and think about going up a size.
They are not supposed to break.

Not sure what the name of this underwater lift.
I could only describe it, It's a underwater scissor lift that's
powered by water ram cylinder. Just turn water supplied by house and
lift raises.It's constructed out of galvanized steel.
I helped a friend install this lift a year ago it was bought used and
it lifts a newer ski nautique.
Has anyone heard of this type of lift?




(Greg) wrote in message ...
Go to a company that sells cable to industry and tell them what you are doing.
That ain't the BORG or Ace hardware (unless that Ace sells boat lifts)
They can meke them up to the right lengths and put the eyes on.
I would replace all of the cables and think about going up a size.
They are not supposed to break.

Not sure what the name of this underwater lift.
I could only describe it, It's a underwater scissor lift that's
powered by water ram cylinder. Just turn water supplied by house and
lift raises.It's constructed out of galvanized steel.
I helped a friend install this lift a year ago it was bought used and
it lifts a newer ski nautique.
Has anyone heard of this type of lift?




(Greg) wrote in message ...
Go to a company that sells cable to industry and tell them what you are doing.
That ain't the BORG or Ace hardware (unless that Ace sells boat lifts)
They can meke them up to the right lengths and put the eyes on.
I would replace all of the cables and think about going up a size.
They are not supposed to break.

Not sure what the name of this underwater lift.
I could only describe it, It's a underwater scissor lift that's
powered by water ram cylinder. Just turn water supplied by house and
lift raises.It's constructed out of galvanized steel.
I helped a friend install this lift a year ago it was bought used and
it lifts a newer ski nautique.
Has anyone heard of this type of lift?




(Greg) wrote in message ...
Go to a company that sells cable to industry and tell them what you are doing.
That ain't the BORG or Ace hardware (unless that Ace sells boat lifts)
They can meke them up to the right lengths and put the eyes on.
I would replace all of the cables and think about going up a size.
They are not supposed to break.

I can help you out quite a bit. I have a small boatlift repair gig here in
Maryland. I have done it for a few years and should be able to tell you
all of your needed answers or direct you to someone who can. You're right
though it isn't too difficult of a job. Typically boatlifts don't go under
1/4' cable although with a lift of that size it is feasable. Typing is not
my strong suit so here is my number (4108086350); give me a call if you
need anymore help.