Hi, I am buying stands for my hunter. are the following specs a good fit? Six adjustable sailboat stands 40" to 55" in height. Any feedback would be appreciated regards, Pete
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The Jack Stands for your Hunter 30 should be somewhat similar to what our marina uses for my deep draft (5'-2") Hunter 28.5. Take a look at photographs #008 and 009 of Celebration II in the Gallery section of the following web site: http//www.huntertwentyeightfive.com
The Jack Stands for your Hunter 30 should be somewhat similar to what our marina uses for my deep draft (5'-2") Hunter 28.5. Take a look at photographs #008 and 009 of Celebration II in the Gallery section of the following web site: http//www.huntertwentyeightfive.com
I suspect you mean "fin" keel not "full" keel. A full keel runs the length of the boat with the rudder hung on the back of it. Don' forget to allow for a concrete block and wooden boards under the keel. This way you have access to the bottom of the keel.
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I suggest you visit a nearby marina that caters to sailors and provides winter storage for a good number of boats in your size range or larger. Look at the equipment they use and also see how they deal with local ground conditions. The good stands seem to be those that are canted in toward the boat and use a triangular base pattern. Climate and ground conditions may also require blocking the stands to prevent them from toppling over in soft soil during the winter. Also extremly important in assuring the stability of the system is to brace all stands with interconnecting chains. Have a secure winter!
I suggest you visit a nearby marina that caters to sailors and provides winter storage for a good number of boats in your size range or larger. Look at the equipment they use and also see how they deal with local ground conditions. The good stands seem to be those that are canted in toward the boat and use a triangular base pattern. Climate and ground conditions may also require blocking the stands to prevent them from toppling over in soft soil during the winter. Also extremly important in assuring the stability of the system is to brace all stands with interconnecting chains. Have a secure winter!
blade keel with 5'3" draft
Thanks for the suggestions. The stands are platic with swivel ball joints so that they can be adjusted to fit any angle. The size is what I am not sure about as the boat is in the water and I can not check the various heights that need to get set under the boat. the range of the stands I intend to buy are 40" to 55" - a pro company will set the boat up for me in my back yard. are these stands the right size? Regards, Pete
Thanks for the suggestions. The stands are platic with swivel ball joints so that they can be adjusted to fit any angle. The size is what I am not sure about as the boat is in the water and I can not check the various heights that need to get set under the boat. the range of the stands I intend to buy are 40" to 55" - a pro company will set the boat up for me in my back yard. are these stands the right size? Regards, Pete
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I think the stands are the correct size based on my own experience with our 5'-2" draft Hunter 28.5. I use six jack stands chained in pairs for the 7,000 lb boat, which also allows me to move one at a time when we paint the bottom. Alan is right though, if you want to block the keel higher you'd need to figure extra height in the jack stands. I would think you would be OK using three or four 4"x4"s laterally under the keel if the ground is reasonably level. You do raise another question when you say you want to store the boat in your back yard. Both the keel and all three legs of all six jack stands will tend to 'sink' into the ground unless you are on pavement or densly packed gravel driveway. Our marina uses 5"x5"x1/2" plywood squares under each leg even on asphalt pavement and at least a 2"x10"under the full length of the keel. If either the keel or the jack stands are able to sink or rock, the boat will not be uniformly supported. I check our boat about two to three times in the winter to clear thje snow off the tarp and deck, check for any leaks and see if anything is settling or the chains or jackstands need adjusting.
I think the stands are the correct size based on my own experience with our 5'-2" draft Hunter 28.5. I use six jack stands chained in pairs for the 7,000 lb boat, which also allows me to move one at a time when we paint the bottom. Alan is right though, if you want to block the keel higher you'd need to figure extra height in the jack stands. I would think you would be OK using three or four 4"x4"s laterally under the keel if the ground is reasonably level. You do raise another question when you say you want to store the boat in your back yard. Both the keel and all three legs of all six jack stands will tend to 'sink' into the ground unless you are on pavement or densly packed gravel driveway. Our marina uses 5"x5"x1/2" plywood squares under each leg even on asphalt pavement and at least a 2"x10"under the full length of the keel. If either the keel or the jack stands are able to sink or rock, the boat will not be uniformly supported. I check our boat about two to three times in the winter to clear thje snow off the tarp and deck, check for any leaks and see if anything is settling or the chains or jackstands need adjusting.
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