Does anyone have a suggestion? Yesterday I pulled the mast from Ariel 205, Esperanza and attempted to lift the boat out of the water using straps and a pedestal crane. I used a 24 foot strap under the stern forward of the rudder and an 18 foot long strap a few inched forward of the forward chain plates. Lifting from these positions the boat was too stern heavy and lifting out of the water and onto the trailer did appear safe. Has anyone lifted an Ariel with a strap behind the rudder? I don't know if the construction of the boat will provide support. By the way the boat still has the 14 HP diesel engine that was installed during her major overhaul in 2012.

Grady