Mast Tower & East and West Hoists

• Use of this Equipment is at your Own Risk.
• Only members are permitted to use and operate the East & West Hoists. 
• Please refer to Regulation K. East & West Hoists for a complete listing of the Hoist regulations. 
• Non-members are not covered under the Club's insurance policy, and therefore, are personally liable if they violate this Regulation. 

East Hoist Instructions 

Basic safety rules

• Capacity 4000lbs.
• Do not overload the device; if unsure of capacity or weight of vessel, consult with the maintenance supervisor.
• Do not stand under a suspended load.
• Do not ride in a suspended load.
• If hoist motor does not work properly; immediately stop and seek assistance from the maintenance supervisor.

Launching

• Before moving vessel to launch area:
  
  • Check hoist motor for proper operation and that boom freely rotates.
  • Ensure launch area is free of obstructions.
  • Ensure that vessel lifting bridle is properly secure and in good order.
  • Turn hoist on.
• Using the trailer tongue dolly; move the vessel to the launch area, aligning the centreline of the vessel with the yellow line.
• Remove boom tether and rotate boom over the vessel.
• Lower hook using the pendant control.
• Attach the vessel bridle to the chain hook ensuring that the bridle runs fair and is not fouled in any way.
• Tighten hook and inspect shackles at lift point to ensure all is running fair.
• Lift vessel clear of trailer.
• Using the bow-line, swing the vessel over the water and lower. Ensure that no person is standing beneath the suspended load.
• When vessel is in the water, descend the wharf ladder and disconnect the bridle from the hook.
• Return hook to top and boom to “rest” position.

Hauling

• Before hauling:
  
  • Ensure that vessel bridle is properly secure, running fair and not fouled.
  • Ensure that vessel is not overloaded with gear or full with water. Both cases require remedial action prior to hoisting vessel.
  • Centre vessel trailer over yellow line.
• Remove boom tether and rotate boom over the vessel, lower hook to the vessel.
• Attach hook to vessel bridle.
• Take up slack, ensure that bridle runs fair and that it is not fouled in any way.
• Remove vessel drain plug.
• Lift boat ensuring that there is no person below the suspended load.
• When at wharf level, rotate boat over waiting trailer, centre vessel on trailer and lower carefully.
• Secure vessel to trailer using the bow-located trailer winch.
• Remove hook, raise to full up position and rotate boom to “rest” position. Secure with boom tether.
• Turn hoist off. Move boat to storage location.