[C320-list] Support of the c320 on its keel

[Scott Thompson]

As do many others, including mine.

If they are proposing to use a trailer, I would get some verification 
that it is specifically rated for a boat this size and weight.  Many 
yards now have special trailers that they use for moving boats around, 
because they permit the yard to "park" a boat much closer to other boats 
at haulout than can be accomplished with a travel-lift alone.  These 
trailers have adjustable hydraulic jack stands and keel supports that 
can easily handle a 320, with not all of the weight on the keel.  But 
exactly what % is on the keel I do not know.

How much time is needed to install the prop?  If just a few hours you 
might arrange to have the job done with the boat hanging from the slings 
of a travel-lift and no weight on the keel at all.  Many yards can 
arrange for an "overnight lift" at a fixed rate where the boat is hauled 
at the end of the day and left on the Travel-lift overnight.  At this 
time of year in North America that would give you many hours of daylight 
to do the install.  Some yards will even do this over the lunch break 
for their crews, but that might not be enough time.

Scott Thompson, 653

alahlm at comcast.net wrote:
> Larry
>    My boat sits on its keel from mid October to mid May every year with jack stands to keep it stable
>   Al Ahlman
>   #476-------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Larry Barr" <larry142 at cox.net> 
> 
>> I have been told that the C320 can only support 50% of it weight on its 
>> keel. I have purchased a Maxprop and to install it I need to get it out of 
>> the water. I have the fin keel version. In putting it on a trailer all the 
>> supports can do is keep the boat stable and errect. They would not normally 
>> carry any weight. Can the C320 stand on its keel durring the time it will 
>> take to install the prop. Has the dealer lead me astray or is it a real 
>> concern. 
>>
>> Larry 
>> Great Scot #924 
>>
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