[C320-list] Steel Cradle Specs

[Rick Sulewski]

Check the dimensions for the C320 cradles against your C30 cradle because
the beam, draft & hull contour are so different between the 30 & 320 hulls.
A call to Catalina in FL could provide the answers you need. I know my
cradle is at least a foot or more wider than the narrower C30 cradles in my
marina located in Sandusky. The pad location is critical because of where
the hull grid & supporting beams are located on a C320 that demand that the
pads are placed where they will provide support and avoid unnecessary hull
flex & fatigue from cracking the hull. While we did not have any damage to
our hull, we added a pad between the two aft pads to avoid  seasonal hull
flex (indentation) on the port side aft pad. I have observed some 320 hulls
flexing so badly that cracking gel coat was visible at the aft port pad area
after several seasons.
Rick
1995 C320 hull # 277 

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bill Hutt
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 9:59 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Steel Cradle Specs

Funny thing that this subject came up. I was just informed by my marina that
the cradle from my C 30 is still in the yard. I thought it had been removed
by the salvage company that took my old boat away. My C 320 did not come
with a cradle. What are the odds that the old cradle could be adapted to fit
my new boat? The pads are on adjustable stands and we can always block the
keel.
Any comments from the group?
Bill Hutt
"Caribbean Soul" #570
Cleveland, Ohio

-----Original Message-----
From: wflowe3 at aim.com
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 9:29 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Steel Cradle Specs


I had a yard trailer built for my fin keel 320. Our marina is not equipped 
to pull sailboats with the mast up so I had the trailer built. It should pay

for itself after about 3/4 trips in and out of the lake considering that I 
don't have to pay for stepping/unstepping the mast, crane time to set boat 
on their stands and stand rentals..  It also allows me to do the bottom job 
at my own pace and all it costs is paint.  you might want to consider this 
alternative.


Bill
#1146



-----Original Message-----
From: John Zienda <jzienda at sbcglobal.net>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Cc: C320-List <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Sun, Jul 28, 2013 9:33 pm
Subject: [C320-list] Steel Cradle Specs


Does any on have specs, drawings, or sketches for a steel cradle for 320 
with
fin keel?

John Zienda

#691

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