[Richard James]

AOA member David Biddle asked me to post this question for him:

Do you have any idea how many members use the internal slings designed for the Atalanta? They revolutionised our launch and recovery because you could always manoeuvre the boat while suspended into exactly the right position on the trailer. Additionally you were not putting the trailer in the water. Prior to buying the slings we used to launch and recover on a slip with a cross tide. It was very difficult to get her straight and the fore and aft positioning was not easy. Thank you.

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[Chris Green]

I like the internal 3 point lifting harness arrangement for all the reasons mentioned by David.  For any unfamiliar with the arrangement – the two front slings attach to the eyes either side of the main bulkhead  and the longer third sling  providing stability attaches to the eye on the keelson in the aft cabin. When planning to make a harness for Elle (A169) had initially  planned to make a chain harness and Richard who uses this arrangement for launching / recovering A89 gave me the specification. My intention was to keep the harness on board, so for weight and convenience eventually opted for webbing slings.  The supplier advised on technical specification required for the intended purpose. Each sling is rated a 2 tons, so comfortably over-engineered; heavy-duty lifting shackles complete the arrangement.

For any members interested…

The sizes and specification – T6973 – 3 slings

2T – 13FT 5″ WEBSLING x 1 (rear); 2T 10FT WEBSLINGS x 2  (front)

The supplier used was:

SECUREFIX DIRECT LTD PO BOX 6839, DUDLEY, DY1 9JJ TEAM@SECUREFIXDIRECT.COM http://WWW.SECUREFIXDIRECT.COM

[Dominic Dobson]

I used lifting slings on A90 when at home as I had access to telehandler (pictures on web site) but never use for launch or recovery due to using marina hoist

 

Dom

[AOA]

Another member has just rigged their boat with webbing slings.
The complete set, including shackles, was under £60.

Round Endless Lifting Slings. https://www.ebay.co.uk/
2 x 3m rated to 3 tonnes
1 x 4m rated to 2 tonnes

Bag of 10 Diall M14 D-shackles. https://www.screwfix.com/

[David Ewing]

[David Ewing]

Curlew A68 being sling lifted. The 3 and 4 m work perfectly- nice an level.

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