Beneteau 317 Cradle

[x25dave]

Hi all, having recently purchased a Beneteau 317, we would like to know if she will stand well on her keel, when lifted out this winter.

 

[John 32i]

Deep L shape keel as I recall....shouldn't be an issue

 

[jwilson]

https://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/archives/beneteau-first-31-7/first-31-7-ashore.jpg

 

[x25dave]

Thanks Gents. It had been suggested that her hull may not carry her weight. I can see that it is not an issue.
Regards Dave

 

[Hayling]

I had a 31.7 and a folding cradle with bow and stern ACRO props and
she sat quite happily for several seasons, still have the cradle If your interested?

 

[wiggy]

I’ve dried mine out on scrubbing posts, as long as the bow is tied down to the ground to avoid tipping back all was fine, I now let her settle vertical on the keels large flat base.