cradle info for 32+2 on a LIft

bigdishdoctor · Post by **bigdishdoctor** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:56 am

Looking at putting my 32+2 on a lift to protect it from the salt water and reduce overall maintenance. Need help on the support cradle under the hull. Does anyone have their boat on a lift? If so can they post a picture of the support cradle or provide info/ideas.

thanks,

Steve

agoode · Post by **agoode** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:23 pm

Did you ever get this figured out. I am interested in doing the same thing.

bigdishdoctor · Post by **bigdishdoctor** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:21 am

Yes, I designed my own cradle. The cradle supports the boat along the keel with side bunks for stability. The unit is fabricated from aluminum and was bolted together on site. Works very well and is easy to get on and off due to its self guiding v-blocks.

I have drawings of the design and have attached a picture of the lift and with the boat raised.

Steve

Post by **Mariner** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:59 pm

Way to come through for a fellow member! I don't think he could have asked for a better response. (faster, perhaps, but not better)

This is why I think a site like this is so valuable. He needed something pretty obscure and off-the-wall, and got exactly what he was looking for.

Thank you all for participating.

lburger2 · Post by **lburger2** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:08 pm

Hi, Just bought a 2005 35 albin and have a lift, need to convert, not exactly sure what you have between the front and rear I beams?
Thanks Len

bigdishdoctor · Post by **bigdishdoctor** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:03 pm

C8 x 3 x 4.15 6061-T6 aluminum channels facing inside running between the two cradle beams. see attached PDF

Post by **Farmer38** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 5:53 pm

This is excellent!

bigdishdoctor · Post by **bigdishdoctor** » Wed Oct 22, 2014 1:16 pm

All the drawings for lift cradle. Enjoy!

bigdishdoctor · Post by **bigdishdoctor** » Wed Oct 22, 2014 1:30 pm

Oh BTW I have since added sliding and articulating planks. This allows me to wash and wax the hull while on the lift. The planks are aluminum and are sold by bigdaddy ladders although I'm sure others will work. I have some drawings if anyone is interested.

Steve

Post by **Farmer38** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:17 pm

So cool! Now I just need a house with canal access.

Post by **Farmer38** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:25 pm

This is great work, nicely done.

Post by **Nancy** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:59 pm

Steve, did you get a new boat or did you paint yours white?!

bigdishdoctor · Post by **bigdishdoctor** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:49 am

I painted the hull white about 5-years ago. Got tired of buffing and waxing the blue hull.

Post by **Nancy** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:39 pm

bigdishdoctor wrote:I painted the hull white about 5-years ago. Got tired of buffing and waxing the blue hull.

It looks terrific!

Post by **whwells** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:55 pm

Great Job. We all would like to be so lucky to have a fine lift out of the water!
whwells "Howard"

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