Lifting Boat off Cradle Pads ?

[Ima90sJezus]

Ok, so my Cat 30' is on the hard on a cradle, going thru and entire boat bottom strip and paint. However, we are having a very difficult time tring to "lift" the boat off of the cradle pads (one at a time) to sand and paint under the pads.

I do not have the proper equipment, tried using a hydralic jack with 4x4's, basement jack, etc. These methods are just plain dangerous, they kicked out more than once (before the boat was up thankfully).

What does everyone use? Suggestions?

 

[mortyd]

you should use jacktands - one at a time - near where the pads are now and when you have the jackstand steady slacken the current pad and paint under it. repeat as needed.

 

[rpell1@msn.com]

...don't know if you're at a Marina.....But, if you are, maybe you can borrow a four jack-stands and support the boat just enough to move the pads?

At my Club, we use 5 stands per boat, (no cradle), and they are fine for the winter. With 2 stands on each side, they can be moved once at a time to allow for painting the spots.

Good Luck and Happy Sailing

 

[Bad Obsession]

When you put a jackstand in the area you have already painted, don't forget to put a piece of wax paper over the pad of the jackstand. This will make it easier on the bottom paint between the jackstand and the fresh painted area. A marina in Deltaville, VA showed me that trick.