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Rock the Cradle
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 __/)__/)__ |
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Rock the Cradle
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? Not if the engine beds are at all sound. Unless the hull looks distorted or saggy in that area, and you noticed that accelerating, decelerating, and steering were kind of 'mushy' under power, then the hull structure is plenty rigid to hold the weight of the engine. It's a good thought though. DSK |
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Rock the Cradle
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ...
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 __/)__/)__ |
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Rock the Cradle
I don't do trolls. I seem to recall some articles where they mentioned
putting stands under the engine area. Scotty "Joe" wrote in message om... "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... 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 __/)__/)__ |
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Rock the Cradle
"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. I've never noticed any special supports under the engine area. Unless you have a specific reason for concern, then I think that you should forget about it. Of course, if you *are* worried, then you could get a piece of 4 x 2, cut it to length, and wedge it in. Regards Donal -- |
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Rock the Cradle
Cant hurt giving a bit of support in the area. Just
don't overdo it by cranking on them till the hull dimples. S.Simon "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. Scotty "Joe" wrote in message om... "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... 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 __/)__/)__ |
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Rock the Cradle
Not worried, just trying to think of some 'boat stuff' to do.
BTW, we don't have 4 X 2 s here in the states. Scotty "Donal" wrote in message ... "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. I've never noticed any special supports under the engine area. Unless you have a specific reason for concern, then I think that you should forget about it. Of course, if you *are* worried, then you could get a piece of 4 x 2, cut it to length, and wedge it in. Regards Donal -- |
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Rock the Cradle
"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 om... "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... 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 __/)__/)__ |
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Rock the Cradle
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 ... 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 __/)__/)__ |
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Rock the Cradle
"Simple Simon" wrote in message ...
Cant hurt giving a bit of support in the area. Just don't overdo it by cranking on them till the hull dimples. S.Simon Yeah thats one of the problem with plastic and wood boats. You should see the nightmares in the shipyard here now, some wood boats that have dimples that would make you cry if you owned the boats. I understand wood will move back to shape some what, but these are ridiciloius. Joe You would never see a stand induced dimple on a steel boat. "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. Scotty "Joe" wrote in message om... "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... 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 __/)__/)__ |
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