captpete
Member
This site has been great for learning about my 382. I have read much on here about how best to block the keel so as not to damage the hollow section of the holding tank.
I have seen the blocking diagram on another thread.
But I have also seen a drawing showing some more solid (not lead) keel at the very aft portion of a 5' draft boat. And some suggestions that folks have put blocks there.
As I am about to haul my boat and put it in my yard (i.e. may settle some on the not so hard ground during the Massachusetts winter) I just want to be sure I set her up as best as I can. So at this stage Iplan to just have her blocked (two sets of blocks) on the forward half of the keel.
But I am sure tempted to also block her on the very aft part of the keel as there are some suggestions that is ok and not doing so seems to be put her in a what I would call a "more likely to teeter" position. I will have 7 stands under her.
Any suggestions from more experienced members will be much appreciated.
I have seen the blocking diagram on another thread.
But I have also seen a drawing showing some more solid (not lead) keel at the very aft portion of a 5' draft boat. And some suggestions that folks have put blocks there.
As I am about to haul my boat and put it in my yard (i.e. may settle some on the not so hard ground during the Massachusetts winter) I just want to be sure I set her up as best as I can. So at this stage Iplan to just have her blocked (two sets of blocks) on the forward half of the keel.
But I am sure tempted to also block her on the very aft part of the keel as there are some suggestions that is ok and not doing so seems to be put her in a what I would call a "more likely to teeter" position. I will have 7 stands under her.
Any suggestions from more experienced members will be much appreciated.