Thank you 40818 and kenvlach for your response. It is greatly appreciated.
To 40818...I do not know the material type/spec of the aluminum beam. Since the lift was manufactured in Florida I would have to assume it is the 6061-T6. 24,000 pounds would be the extreme weight of the boat with fully...
I have a 24,000 pound boat being lifted by cables, bow and stern, attached to two 6inX10inX16ft aluminum I-Beams. Top and bottom flange ½ inch thick, 5/16 inch thick web.
The beams flex approximately 1¼ inches from center to ends. Is this deflection acceptable/dangerous? Is this beam too small?
