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| We build six sizes of
cradles - their individual specifications are listed below. The
right cradle for your boat is generally determined by displacement.
The cradle can be adjusted to any hull shape, and the vertical tubes
can be sized for any draft. At one time or another, we have cradled
most of the modern sailboats and have all of the dimensions on file,
so we can help with the exact tube lengths for your boat.
There are a few exceptions, such as some of the lightweight high performance sport boats that can have a rather deep draft in relation to displacement and length. An example of picking which cradle: Say your boat is 29 feet long, displaces 7,200 pounds with a 4 and a half foot draft, the Model 1 is the obvious choice. It has a capacity of 10,000 pounds and can accommodate 30 feet of hull length. Now, say your boat is 40 feet long, 7,200 pounds in displacement and 7 and a half feet in draft. The Model 1 is clearly too short, so we may suggest a Model 1.5 or 2. |