Hull Deformation

[Ron-Anne]

Just got back from the marina and the marina operator reset out boat on it's cradle, it was off-center and to the back, the boat was moved forward and to the center, unfortunately, the hull was pressed in and now I'm wondering if the hull will retake it's shape without my help or, do I need to do something to help?

 

[xcyz]

Just got back from the marina and the marina operator reset out boat on it's cradle, it was off-center and to the back, the boat was moved forward and to the center, unfortunately, the hull was pressed in and now I'm wondering if the hull will retake it's shape without my help or, do I need to do something to help?

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[Ron-Anne]

I got pictures but they don't tell much the hull is pushed up about 1/2" to nothing for about an 8" circle.

 

[xcyz]

I got pictures but they don't tell much the hull is pushed up about 1/2" to nothing for about an 8" circle.

Ron,
That does not seem too bad and should relax on its own over time. Faster if it were in warm climate and best if it were in the water.

I've seen much worst and they all relaxed just fine once in the water for a period of time.

 

[Ron-Anne]

Thanks, I feel better, we bought the boat in the water and found the strut bent and then this happening, I'm glad to hear that it should come back

 

[Nodak7]

I got pictures but they don't tell much the hull is pushed up about 1/2" to nothing for about an 8" circle.

Ron, I had one like this when one of the pads was misaligned. Once the pad was adjusted the hull came back into shape. Could not even tell where it was.

 

[Ken Palmer]

You should have it surveyed by a professional surveyor.