Transportable yacht cradles

[wizard]

Can anybody recommend somebody near the south coast who can make up a transportable cradle for my 31 foot fin keel yacht at reasonable cost.

The approx £900-1200 main company prices seem a tad dear for a welded framework

 

[sarabande]

You may get any metal shop to weld up something, but making sure the design is right (load bearing capacity, adjustability, galvanising, etc) is what adds to the money.

I bought one a year ago on eBay for a bigger heavier boat and it cost me a little more than you suggest as top whack. Perfect condition, six legs.

If you are OK to paint one yourself and do without that final element of adjustability, storm chains, etc, go for your local shop or browse on ebay.

There's one which would form the basis for a DIY version
cradle clicky

 

[chuzzlewit]

4 acroprops held in place by 12 lengths of angle iron and 16 bolts support my Beneteau 35. Cheap.

 

[lydiamight]

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[wizard]

Thanks, have sent message