Weight centerpoint ?

[Kim]

I'm building a lift and need to know the weight centerpoint (bow to stern) of a 26X so I can space the piling a the proper locations. I have a Honda 50 hp that weighs 200lbs on the stern. Thanks, Kim K.

 

[Frank]

Tough Question

Kim,Your question is tough for several reasons. First, it's not completely clear to me what you are trying to build. Second, if you are trying to built a hoist to lift your boat from the water, it's so rare that very few can probably answer it. Finally, even if I knew the answer for my boat, it's unlikely to be correct for your boat. Can you trailer to a marina with hoist? They could strap your boat front and rear and do some test lifting. If I were to guess, I'd test the aft cabin bulkhead for the fore-to-aft balance point.

 

[Kim]

Centerpoint for cradle

The centerpoint of the weight of the boat is suppose to be in the center of the cradle. From this point I will know how far back from the main pier to set the four piling which will hold the cradle. The bow will be facing the main pier. There is also a finger pier beside the boat. Thanks for your thoughts, Kim K.

 

[Kim]

15' from Bow

14' to 15' from the bow is the balance point for the 26X. This was answered for me my Mike Inmon. Thanks