Every fall, we sailors living in the colder, wintery parts of the world, must haul out our beloved boats and set them gently onto their cradle, trailer or supports for the winter. Those in warmer climates, especially in saltwater environments, should also be hauling out regularly to clean, rinse and service the hull, etc.
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Your owner’s manual should have a diagram showing sling location.
Great idea Robert. Mine maintenance log has a picture of the boat in slings. The same picture I used for this article.