Factory Hull Cradle

[KennethfromGA]

I happened today to get stuck next to this cruiser (38'er maybe it's on a 40' flat at any rate.) waiting for a box and thought some of you guys might want a look at the cradle used to ship this big boy. I didn't have a chance to get a good look but the dimensional lumber that forms the base looks to be 4"x12" and the supports to be 1 1/2" ply like the stuff they use for container flooring. The supports had a thick foam cushion (looked to be about an inch or so when compressed.) and it appears they used carriage bolts to hold everything together.

 

[tazrig]

Re: Factory Hull Cradle

Those Pursuits are gorgeous boats. Who ever is on the receiving end of what's sitting on top of all that lumber is a lucky individual.

 

[KennethfromGA]

Re: Factory Hull Cradle

As to pretty boats I saw a brand new Chris Craft loaded up and rolling down I-95 (Headed south of course.) its cradle was or at least appeared to be of the steel variety with only a few places actually touching the hull. Unfortunately I didn't get a shot of it as he was getting on the on ramp. I did however wind up back near that Pursuit and having more time on my hands grabbed a couple up close pictures.

As you can see the main beam is a pair of 2"x12"'s not a single 4"x12" the ply may very well be 3/4" doubled up as well. Having seen this I might if I was working on a V-hull make something similar but since I'm rockin' da' triple V I will just go with 2"x4" 's .

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Factory Hull Cradle

I wonder if they ship those cradles back to the factory for re-use. . . (probably . . .) It would be a shame to waste all of that good lumber .

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Factory Hull Cradle

Did you take these pics in Savannah, Kenneth? Maybe headed overseas.

 

[KennethfromGA]

Re: Factory Hull Cradle

Did you take these pics in Savannah, Kenneth? Maybe headed overseas.

I did indeed take them in Savannah GA and I agree the pursuit is almost certainly leaving our shores which is why I doubt they return the lumber. The lumber may cost but not as much as return shipping.
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