25 seafari

[shana]

help want to take boat off trailer how many blocks should i put under keel boat will be there maybe one year large rebuild thanks george just the start

[strick]

It's just like any other boat all you really need is one set of blocks under the keel and support at the flat panels in the stern. You might want to invest or borrow some boat stands and you will sleep better at night during that years time. I had one set of blocks under my boat and two sets of boat stands but that was overkill.





strick

[Fr. Frank]

there are two good methods of securely blocking the hull.

First method is most secure: use two sets of keel blocks, one at the transom, and one about 2/3 of the way forward, with 95% of the boat's weight should rest on keel blocks. You also need two boat-stands at about the mid-point of the hull, although placing the stands anywhere between the sets of keel blocks will work.

Second method is most common with hulls under 30': Called a tripod set, there is one set of keel block at the point of keel-rise to the bow, usually between 1/2 and 2/3 of the way forward from the stern. This block needs to be placed so as to support at least 10" of keel. the hull is then balanced by two hull supports at the aftermost corners of the hull at the hard chine.

I use a single concrete block turned on its side with a 2"x10" board across it for the forward keel block, then 3 concrete blocks at each aft corner with a 2"x10" on top of them, and then a 2"x4" piece on top of that running fore and aft.
On my 20' Seafari that gives me a slight rise from stern to bow allowing the hull to drain when out in the weather, and keeps the hull low to the ground in case something should happen. When I crawl under the hull to paint or work on it, I add a brace or boat stand to each side amidships for extra safety.

[Islandtrader]

Boat stands are very cheap insurance. You should be able to find some on CL. Then sell them there when done.

I use 4 when I am working in the boat...less wiggle.

When work under on the hull I use two in the rear and a strong car stand so I can minimize the surface area for painting and such...or block it like Stricks picture.

[Blue_Heron]

george,
When are you going to post some pics? We gotta see this new addition to the CSC fleet.
Dave

[castalot]

george i have 4 stands you can borrow they might need the plywood on top replaced but thats easy let me know
i could bring them to you and help take it off sometime next week after work my weekends are full for what seems like forever
let me know
matt

[shana]

MATT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING 7DAYS DONT KNOW WHAT THIS WEEK WILL BRING DOWN IN CRANSTON TODAY HAVE 2 WEEK MORE THERE CANT GET ANY GOOD HELP !! HOPE TO CLEAN BOAT TOMORROW GOING TO HAVE MY SON TAKE SOME PIC THANKS A LOT WILL LET U KNOW GEORGE

[castalot]

george
it dosent have to be this week just letting you know they are avalible if you need them
matt

[shana]

thanks will let you know in time george

[shana]

HELP!! need a teak door for cabin getting ready to start would like boat ready for spring ha! ha! george