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raising the canopy on my boat lift

 
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HyperliteRidr134
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PostPosted: Apr 10, 2005 12:27 pm    Post subject: raising the canopy on my boat lift Reply with quote

My tower folds to just about a foot above my widnshield on my boat and last year I was almost hitting the canopy. I have to raise the canopy, this sucks. Right now I'm thinking about buying some new aluminum 3" pipes and butt wielding onto the existing pipes. Anyone had to do this at all? pics...
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PostPosted: Apr 11, 2005 9:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might try doing sleeve joint instead of a butt joint. Might be stronger.
Just find a 6" piece of pipe that has the I.D. the same as the O.D. of the existing pipes and you should be fine.

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PostPosted: Apr 11, 2005 10:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can't believe you don't have more adjustment on the legs of the canopy. I think mine have like 6 holes in each of them. It looks like you only have one hole exposed so far. This may be a dumb question but did you adjust it that way first.
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PostPosted: Apr 12, 2005 4:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have the legs on the bottom all the way out, and I had to drill holes to raise it up to where it is now. Theres no more metal to go any higher. I called the place where I bought the lift and new mounts that are taller are $400, screw that.
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PostPosted: Apr 12, 2005 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thats wierd...good luck with that
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