Finally finished boat lift for new to me boat

[rpgoerlich]

Finally finished bulkhead, boatlift & boat slung in the lift.
Picked up this 2007 26' TwinVee with twin 175 Suzuki 4strokes, Furuno GPS/Radar & Depth/Fishfinder & trailer.
Hulls in great shape, motor warranty until 5/2014.

1st shakedown run fully loaded, out 50+miles resulted in 2.79mpg @ 5000rpm avg. Which is what my son and I were looking for. Far cry from what I've been getting on my 2000 Twinvee with 2010 twin 60 Suzukis which has been getting 4.1mpg. But it is a lot more room and will be more comfortable on those offshore overnighters we seem to be doing more of lately.

[Alto Mare]

Nice lift rpgoerlich and a great boat. I would think that criss crossed bracing would be required for that type of stucture, it appears to be over 14' tall at the low end.

[Dominick]

Nice job RP.  I love the boat, though you wouldn't catch me overnighting in it.  After Sal's comment, I would at least check it out if you have not done so already.  I think about the boat swaying in the wind and putting side sway pressure on the structure.  It's worth checking out.  Dominick

[Danhans]

nice boat RP!

[rpgoerlich]

Thanks all.
I will be adding some cross bracing as well as some siding which will stiffin it up a bunch. Also be adding a lower dock for loading/unloading. On the right you can see my 20' TwinVee in a lift I built back in '04. Didn't want to make the same mistake, so this one is built for a 36'r .

I've spent many a night out 100mi in the 20', most recent was back in March when we went out for Sword.
Went 2 for 2 , 45" throwback and a 51" we kept.

[Dominick]

Good man RP:  It's always a fine line making a suggestion, without insulting.  We are glad you are going to brace it.  We would like to see the finished product.  In my opinion, you are crazy.  I might go out a hundred miles on a cruise ship, but a 20 footer, uh uh not me.  Call me Wuss.  Dominick

[Alto Mare]

Good point Dominick, that is why I started my comment by saying nice structure and boat... and they are. I don't enjoy hurting anyones feelings, just gave a suggestion from my 35 years experience  in that field.
Wow RP, 100 out on a 20 footer, you're a real pirate.

[rpgoerlich]

I just noticed you are in CA.
I'm running out of Sargent,TX into the Gulf of Mexico.
You obviously have to pick your days weather wise in any case.
We keep a pretty close watch on wind, wave & weather patterns.

No feelins hurt here, I actually look for good constructive criticism, Appreciate all input.
I guess the word finished in my title was premature.

[Alto Mare]

RP, I forgot to mention your picture, nice shot of the sword. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Sal

[alantani]

very nice rig!!!!!