Dinghy Dock--New Cradle Design Needed, September 5, 2017 I need a new cradle for the dinghy dock. Last spring we added two rollers and it helped only a little. The Tanzer is a heavy boat--450 pounds before you add: the mast, the boom, the centerboard, the rudder, the outboard, the sails, the anchor, the paddle, the boat hook, the spinnaker pole, the sails, the life jackets, the beer--but of course beer goes out, but doesn't come back.
Seriously this is a lot of weight to haul up out of the water. We can do it now because we have a two-speed winch and two fairly strong old guys. I could never do it by myself--which makes it difficult to single-hand. I would sure appreciate a better design if you have one to share. The boat comes out on September 11 so I have all winter to work on it.
jim
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| Even the Harpoons are lighter than the Tanzer. |
