[Public-List] About the location of the rear lifting sling

[Gordon Laco via Public-List]

I think it's not a good idea.  Too easy for a slip.  Saw an Alberg 37 dropped once with stern sling there

G

On 2015-09-16, at 7:05 PM, Randy Katz via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Sorry if I missed it, but in all this discussion did anyone finally express
> a concern regarding whether or not a sling behind the rudder, kind of under
> the aft lazarette, is likely to damage anything?
> 
> My boatyard in Bellingham started lifting this way a few years ago because
> it was a bit too much horsing around to locate the aft sling properly, just
> forward of the rudder foot (so the rudder swings freely upon straps being
> lifted). The further-aft method is faster and easier. (Though the two
> slings are always tied to ea. other.)
> 
> The new lifting method has worked, but I wonder every time if it's really
> OK. I don't necessary trust the guys, diligent and well meaning as they
> are, to know.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Randy Katz
> Simple Gifts #249
> Bellingham/Seattle
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