"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ...
I don't do trolls. I seem to recall some articles where they mentioned
putting stands under the engine area.


What kind of boat do you have? How are the stringer attached, and how
long are they? Were is it supported in the cradle now? How thick is
your hull aroung the supports? What kind of main engine? What kind of
keel do you have?

Joe

Scotty

"Joe" wrote in message
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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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My boat was pulled this week. She sits on a custom made steel cradle. Is
there any merit to a seperate boat stand underneath the engine area?

Why is it sagging there? You worried about it falling thru?.
Is this a troll?

Joe




Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__

If you have an extra stand, it won't hurt, but is really not necessary. If
your boat NEEDS one there, it is not particularly sea worthy, and needs
structural work in that area.
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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My boat was pulled this week. She sits on a custom made steel cradle. Is
there any merit to a seperate boat stand underneath the engine area?


Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__

I guess all the boats here need structural work then! Bwhahhahahah

Cheers MC

The Carrolls wrote:

If you have an extra stand, it won't hurt, but is really not necessary. If
your boat NEEDS one there, it is not particularly sea worthy, and needs
structural work in that area.

Yes, especially if the engine is outside the cradle. It is standard
practice here to add a prop for fin keelers near the rudder. There are
several good reasons for this.

Cheers MC

Scott Vernon wrote:

My boat was pulled this week. She sits on a custom made steel cradle. Is
there any merit to a seperate boat stand underneath the engine area?


Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__