Plastic Classic Forum

Hmmm. I posted a "thank you" for the pics but it has gone into cyberspace. Anyway, WOW! Thanks for the pictures! I feel much more comfortable doing this now. My only problem now is that I have no anchor point from which I can pull the cradle. No trees or boulders close by. The boat will ba...

Hello, I've finally got my boat transport in order. I have a steel cradle that will sit on a flatbed trailer. The boat is in the water now, so a yard will pull the boat and place it on the cradle/trailer. My problem is getting it off the trailer when I get home, as in my back yard. Does anyone have ...

I also have a question about "level". I'm sure since you're restoring an Ensign, it will be to class rules and therefore "balanced" as it was from the builder, so the scribed lines should be an accurate reference. My question is this: If I significantly alter my boats' interior a...

Yes, I want to build the cradle for transport on a flatbed that I have. Also, when I have it home, being on a cradle will make it more portable if I need to move it.
Duncan - Do you mean that your cradle is made of 4 x 2 square tubing?

Hello all, New to this board but been lurking and gleaning info for some time. I finally secured my plastic classic, but need to get it out of the water pretty soon. I need some advice on building a steel cradle for this boat, a 32' Columbia Sabre, approx 5000lbs (less I hope). My question is about ...