Positioning Freedom 235 on boat lift

[proinvest40]

I just got my Freedom 235 and want to put it on my 10,000 pound capacity boat lift so it is correctly balanced. Can anyone give me some tips as to how to do this properly so it is not to wobbly on the lift? Not sure how far up the engine should be towards the bunks compared to how much of the forward area and bow should be over the end of the bunks. The bunks are already spaced correctly. Thanks!

 

[wspitler]

GW has CG data and try to center the CG between the two lift arms. Ideally use a cable tensiometer to equalize tension in your lift cables. Loading can impact CG location some, so close is good enough.

 

[seasick]

Don't know what year hull but assuming 235s are all similar, the bunks should be spaced 33 or 57 inches apart. The center of gravity is about 96 inches off of the transom so position the hull so that the spot 8 feet from the transom is approximately centered on the lift bunks, fore to aft

 

[proinvest40]

Don't know what year hull but assuming 235s are all similar, the bunks should be spaced 33 or 57 inches apart. The center of gravity is about 96 inches off of the transom so position the hull so that the spot 8 feet from the transom is approximately centered on the lift bunks, fore to aft

Thanks so much...very helpful

 

[MLangley]

Attached is GW dimensions. According to dealer these are standard. Last page refers to bunk locations and are the same as proinvest40 stated. Other good info as well.

 

[ilmmct]

Bunk spacing off center line is also found here:

Boat Lift Bunk Spacing

I will be getting a 2019, 307 Freedom early next week. Does anyone know the best spacing for the bunks on a boat lift for a 307 hull?

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[ilmmct]

Uploaded table for convenience

 

[seasick]

Note that the bunk spacing in those specs is keel to stringer. Therefore you have to double that number to get the desired bunk spacing on the lift.