Lift cable protection

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rick carpenter
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Lift cable protection

#1 Post by rick carpenter » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:06 am

The freshwater slip we have our pontoon in is designed for a v-hull so the bare lift cables hit the bimini frame when lifting it. It's not bad, just maybe a little more than contact. Would pipe insulation stand up to the elements and abrasion or is there something more marine friendly?
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Re: Lift cable protection

#2 Post by Steiner » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:16 am

Pool noodles?
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Re: Lift cable protection

#3 Post by steve1313 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:43 am

My lift cables have 1/2" PVC pipe then covered with pipe insulation. Works fine. The tricky part is you'd have to disconnect the end of the lift cables to thread them through the PVC pipe. I also guess you could use some split loom cable covers.
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Re: Lift cable protection

#4 Post by Puto » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:38 am

Maybe get some cheap PEX piping (red for hot water would work well) and split it lengthwise. Then "wrap" the lift cables with it. It should stay in place on the bunk itself (gravity) as the lift cable moves through it. Just thinking out loud here...

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Re: Lift cable protection

#5 Post by BobL » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:51 am

You could also get some thin gauge PVC pipe then split it with a Dremel tool. Spread it apart and pop it over the cable - it will stay on.
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Re: Lift cable protection

#6 Post by FogHorn » Mon Oct 26, 2020 5:29 pm

BobL wrote:
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:51 am
You could also get some thin gauge PVC pipe then split it with a Dremel tool. Spread it apart and pop it over the cable - it will stay on.
^^^^^^^^^ THIS! Also, garden hose can be split and tye-wraps used to keep it.
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Re: Lift cable protection

#7 Post by Marc K » Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:18 am

FogHorn wrote:
Mon Oct 26, 2020 5:29 pm
BobL wrote:
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:51 am
You could also get some thin gauge PVC pipe then split it with a Dremel tool. Spread it apart and pop it over the cable - it will stay on.
^^^^^^^^^ THIS! Also, garden hose can be split and tye-wraps used to keep it.
Good idea.
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Re: Lift cable protection

#8 Post by Flanker » Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:47 pm

Get some AC Pipe Insulation. It is already split
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Re: Lift cable protection

#9 Post by Bamaman » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:12 am

I agree that 1/2 inch PVC pipe is the way to go on those cables. It's slick and non-abrasive.
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