Do I need to build a cradle?

Salucam

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I am doing a total restoration on a 1975 Caravelle. This is my first time doing anything boat related. I see a lot of people building cradles in order to take the cap off and stringers/transom out so that the hull doesent lose shape. Do I need to build a cradle or can I just use the boat trailer?
 

jbcurt00

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Boat trailer isnt enough w out additional bracing.

Some build a seperate cradle and while boat is off trailer, they rehab it too.

Most boats that need major work come on trailers thatnneed work too...
 

Salucam

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I appreciate the fast response. The trailer definantly could use some work too. Do you have any cradle building suggestions/good tutorials?
 
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