Sling / Slip .. how to?

[mischmerz]

After almost a year of waiting, I finally got a slip in the Matagorda harbour on the Texas Instracoastal. It's a roofed slip with lift slings. However - I have no idea (and didn't find a DIY video) that explains the do's and dont's in regard to getting the boat in and out the slings. For one thing - I suppose I have to back-in the boat because I wouldn't be able to get to the drain plug otherwise?

Any other things to take care of?

Michaela
 

[Aswaff400]

install one of these, that way you can remove the plug from inside the boat on the lift https://www.amazon.com/Perko-0266DP0PLB-Garboard-Drain-Plug/dp/B002IV4ZF0 i have one on my flat back and actually have it mounted behind a scoop so in the event of a bilge pump failure it can be removed and will suck water out

[mischmerz]

Interesting idea.  Thanks. Any other advise for a first time sling user?

m.