Boat Stands

[joe.baar]

Looking ahead to a Spring haul-out. Is there any recommended number, brand or type, position under the hull, etc., of boat stands, or maybe an entirely different method of supporting the boat for a week or two? This is a 1995 28TE, to be transported by Travel-Lift for maybe 500 feet. Comments also appreciated about how this is "usually" done. I didn't turn up anything by using the site's search function. Thanks.

[JackK]

Here's a picture of my 28 on the hard deck. The yard used 6 stands but I honestly believe the two front one's were just insurance and not really doing anything.



Jack

[chiefrcd]

Maybe the middle ones aren't doing much. My marina uses 4 and they are where Jacks front and rear ones are. It's a lot of money riding on those jacks, I always let the pros at the marina do it..... and they are always chained together from side to side as well.

[Mariner]

Yep, solid wooden blocks under the keel, and 4-6 jacks to keep it upright, always chained together. It's best if the jacks and blocks are placed at the sling points, since you know that this is where the boat was designed to be lifted from.

The keel takes the weight, the purpose of the jackstands is just to keep it from tipping over.

As chief suggested, most yards are very adept at doing this and will usually provide the blocks, jacks, and expertise as part of the haul-out fee.