Storage Question

[Doug Lankow]

I recall my Typhoon (prior to purchase) being stored on its cradle, which in turn, was resting on several large blocks of wood. Are the blocks of wood necessary? What purpose do they serve other than to raise the boat even higher off the ground? Thanks as always.

Doug
s/v Guinnevere
#1037



dlankow@babson.edu

[Larry DeMers]

Those blocks of wood allow the marina operator to lift your cradle with their equipment. The cross beams that they throw under the boat go thru the area created by these pieces of wood. You need them.

Larry DeMers

I recall my Typhoon (prior to purchase) being stored on its cradle, which in turn, was resting on several large blocks of wood. Are the blocks of wood necessary? What purpose do they serve other than to raise the boat even higher off the ground? Thanks as always.

Doug
s/v Guinnevere
#1037

demers@sgi.com

[Doug Lankow]

A-ha! I can see clearly now...Thanks Larry

Those blocks of wood allow the marina operator to lift your cradle with their equipment. The cross beams that they throw under the boat go thru the area created by these pieces of wood. You need them.

Larry DeMers

I recall my Typhoon (prior to purchase) being stored on its cradle, which in turn, was resting on several large blocks of wood. Are the blocks of wood necessary? What purpose do they serve other than to raise the boat even higher off the ground? Thanks as always.

Doug
s/v Guinnevere
#1037

[brian]

They also server to keep the cradle from rotting when in contact with the ground. Blocks should be placed under the keel section to support the weight of the keel (as you would do with jack stands) which will allow the arms to guide/support the boat, and not have excessive weight bearing on them.



brian@harvardthermal.com