how to build a cradle for a tri hull boat

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by bigbearfireman, Mar 20, 2006.

  1. bigbearfireman
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    bigbearfireman New Member

    hi guys this is my first post here and would like to tak this oppurtunity to say this is a great website for of usefull information. :D Know for the ?? at hand.


    I was wonder if i need to build a cradle for a 16 foot 1972 trihull,Common sense tells me too ,but was wondering. How would i go about building one for a trihull boat. :?: Cause i need to replace the flooring and the stringers and maybe the transom area too. I would like to thank you all for your advice in advance:D
     
  2. longliner45
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    longliner45 Senior Member

    my cradle just saved my butt yesterday,I have a 10,000 lb sailboat ,I was jaking it up to put on a trailor ,had her at 36inchs and she shifted and fell to the ground , the first bounce was ok but the second one put her off the chin. put a hole in the hull ,nothing I cant fix ,but still a close one. if your gonna put her on a cradle ,,,overbuild it ,make it very strong,had the cradle gave it would have crushed my house , and that would have made momma very maddd...oh yea keep it close to the ground. Im gonna keep it at 20 inches and dig a ditch to acommadate the trailor,and remove the ballast before any movement.live and learn
     
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