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Lifting Harness
Vince56	#1  Posted on 06/11/18 - 2:03 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 14 Comments: 5 Joined: 12/22/09	I have a 17' Montauk, 1987 on a trailer. I am looking for a harness so I can launch it using the yacht club power winch. Are there any companies that have them ready made to purchase?
Phil T	#2  Posted on 06/12/18 - 7:30 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Since every model has a different center of gravity, they are typically custom fabricated. The harnesses design will be dependent on whether the lifting winch is using a spreader bar or not. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
steelhead55	#3  Posted on 06/12/18 - 10:06 AM
Member Posts: 51 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/15/14	I have a stainless steel lifting harness for sale that I used on my old 1981 Montauk for sale. $100 plus shipping and it is yours. I am in the bay area. Contact me at gary.rose@gsa.gov.
mtown	#4  Posted on 06/12/18 - 11:22 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 613 Comments: 5 Joined: 07/06/08	The sailors at your club should be able to steer you to the right place. If not find a elevator/ crane supply shop. They have all kinds of great hardware and the expertise to assemble a harness on site.
Vince56	#5  Posted on 06/13/18 - 11:40 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 14 Comments: 5 Joined: 12/22/09	Thanks, all for your responses. I am actively pursuing some of those suggestions.