S2 8.5 Cradle needed

[Buzz Brown]

Any ideas on acquiring a cradle for a 1980 S2 8.5? Boat is located in southeast Michigan.

 

[LeeandRick]

I would not get hung up on a specific cradle for an 8.5. It's a fixed keel boat with a similar hull to many of the same size. Find a cradle for that length boat with adjustable pads, like most cradles have, and buy enough time from the travel lift operator to set the pads properly.

 

[Buzz Brown]

I would not get hung up on a specific cradle for an 8.5. It's a fixed keel boat with a similar hull to many of the same size. Find a cradle for that length boat with adjustable pads, like most cradles have, and buy enough time from the travel lift operator to set the pads properly.

Thanks. Good advice.

 

[BobM]

Find a hauler with a hydraulic trailer. No cradle required.

 

[Buzz Brown]

I should clarify. We are looking to store the boat in a heated storage unit at our marina this winter. We'd like to do some work and not have to wait for a short spring. Although the marina provides stanchions for outside storage the inside buildings require the boat to have a cradle.

 

[BobM]

Then I suggest building one, depending on how they will move the boat about. If the cradle can be put in place then the boat placed into it with a travel lift, then since the weight of the boat is on the keel, the cradle is merely balancing the boat. Or contact a trailer manufacturer. They can certainly build a cradle if they can build a trailer and there are many near you. I bet it would be perhaps $2K. I couldn't find many places when I searched for a cradle builder, although any boatwright should be able to swing it.

Also, don't forget Craigslist - in Grand Rapids

"well built of treated beams and angle iron will handle up to 10k load and up to 35ft boat, modifications can be made for any sailboat size or weight. on trailer for easy transport, trailer can be purchased if needed asking 1200.00 for cradle and 500 for transport trailer delivery is possible. email call or text"


well built of treated beams and angle iron will handle up to 10k load and up to 35ft boat, modifications can be made for any sailboat size or weight. on trailer for easy transport, trailer can be purchased if needed asking 1200.00 for cradle and 500 for transport trailer delivery is possible. email call or text

https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/tro/d/sailboat-cradle-on-trailer/6655526192.html

 

[FDL S2]

Kinda far away for you, but here is one in Green Bay for $350

https://greenbay.craigslist.org/bpo/d/sailboat-cradle/6668036006.html