[C320-list] boat out

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Ron, 

Can you describe how the Purpose built cradle was designed/spec'd, and where the wgt seems to rest when on the 30 degree incline?  It is normal for the boat to align differently in the water vs otherwise.  Rollie  #182 


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From: sail-ability at sympatico.ca 
To: "Catalina List" <c320-list at catalina320.com> 
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 7:59:59 AM 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] boat out 


The boat is designed for and should be able to support her weight on the keel, bunk pads are used for balance only to keep the boat from falling over. Haven't got her filled with gold bullion have you?? 

Cheers 

JohnM 
  
> From: dingoistalent at bigpond.com 
> To: C320-list at catalina320.com 
> Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:53:28 +0800 
> CC: tonb at iinet.net.au 
> Subject: [C320-list] boat out 
> 
> hi fellow members 
> I went to haul my 320 out today on a slipway at my yacht club 
> Purpose built cradle on rails 
> 
> After centring the boat we began to haul her up slowly and as the weight 
> came onto the keel I heard stressing noises as the fibreglass started making 
> cracking noises..in the area of the bilge. 
> Naturally I aborted the project as it seemed to me the keel was not able to 
> take the weight of the boat. Had both water tanks empty by the way.. 
> 
> Now even if the yacht comes out with a 'Tammy lift' it is usually rested on 
> its keel so I don't get it... 
> 
> The question...has anyone ever experienced such noises and or damaged a 320 
> while bringing their boat up on the slip in this way? 
> 
> I'd suggest the angle of this slipway as about 30 degrees 
> 
> Love some feedback 
> 
> Kind regards & Thanks 
> Ron (DINGO) Reddingius 
> 
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