305 on a lift?

[SeaVee]

So,
My creek was recently dredged and we’re finalizing the new dock/lift design. I currently have a 265, but one day hope to move to a 305. Do you think a 14k lift would be enough for a 305? Could a 12k work? I can’ find the weight of a 305 .
TIA,
SeaVee

 

[DennisG01]

You just need to go back in time... Grady archives all of their brochures, so just go back to when a 305 was produced and you can get the specs that way. Make sure you add for engines, water, fuel, possible options and gear. And build in a margin of error, as well. I would think 10% on top of those other things should be more than sufficient.

 

[RussGW270]

the 2011 305 weighed like 8850lbs without engines.

Add in 1200 for engines, and whatever else and you get your #'s. Remember to factor in the gas, water, whatever you want, worst case.

R

 

[Fishtales]

As stated check the dry weight and then look up the engine weights, fuel and water at 6lbs per gallon. Ass in gear and supplies. I'd estimate 13k for that boat. A 14k should do it.

 

[wspitler]

Look up the performance bulletins as opposed to the specs. They provide loaded weights for performance testing, more real world. I have a 330 express on a 20K# lift that is working just fine.