Proper sling placement on 365 ketch

[ly1jk1]

Hi all....We have had our 76 365 ketcfh for 4 years and had it pulled 3 times. The previous owner instructed us to have the travel lift operator catch the rudder and then slide the sling forward of the rudder and aft of the prop...There is a 365 pilothouse that came in with sling marks that show the rear sling under the aft part of the keel...Does anyone know where the proper place is??? Thanks in advance.. This is our first time on the site! Lisa Yarmis S/V Akbar outside of Baltimore, Md.

[SV THIRD DAY]

I'm looking for a photo of THIRD DAY in a sling and will post it if I can find it!  But there are a few different bottom profiles on the 365, between Pilot house, cutter, and ketch.  Our aft sling position was just at the aft end of the keel.  When I had the boat hauled for my prepurchase survey, they tried to slip in from behind the prop and bent the shaft...and the previous owner wasn't happy

[getlostonpurpose]

Here's where I like mine to be.  Haven't had any problems, but now I carry a drawing and these photos with me to show anybody who's pulling the boat.

[captsandy]

I run a boatyard in St Pete. The manufacture reccomends the back end of the keel, with a caution that the bilge is hollow there. I have always lifted them as Drew shows in the picture. I always have someone on the boat to turn the prop by hand after the strap is set and before lifting any weight to br sure it is free. Have never had a problem yet doing it this way. This also makes it easier to place the rear block.
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[getlostonpurpose]

turning the prop as sandy recommended is a good idea...i also wouldn't hesitate to jump overboard with a mask and check the positioning myself if i felt it necessary.

[ly1jk1]

Thank you all... Lisa on S/V Akbar