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andy p
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Initially Posted - 10/22/2001 : 12:22:24

I'm storing the boat in the backyard this winter and I need to know the right stand size for a 1988 C25 fin keel. My guess is the stand that adjusts 36-54 inches but now I'm not so sure. The boat transporter says the keel will be set 20" off the ground

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jm
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Response Posted - 10/22/2001 : 16:45:50

Depending on the unit cost of your jackstands (times 6), and the equally higher risk of using improperly positioned/stationed jackstands, you might be wise to investigate the availability and cost of a steel cradle. the specs for a cradle are in the tec

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allencl
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Response Posted - 10/22/2001 : 16:59:05

Here's a link I saved when somebody else posted it awhile back...

http://www.boatstands.com

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-Chris on "SPIRIT" #5644

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Bristle
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Response Posted - 10/22/2001 : 22:40:07

The yard put my fin keel on a support 2 cinder blocks high with a 2x8 on top, and surrounded it with 5 stands (one with a V at the bow). That puts the bottom of the keel something like 18" up. The stands are no more than a foot below the waterline, so t

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jm
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Response Posted - 10/23/2001 : 14:58:24

Whew - i had visions of 20" of airspace between keel and ground - I understand his description now.

If summer storage is a concern, get a steel folding cradle - they store relatively flat, with a 5x8' footprint - and use less storage volume than 6+

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andy p
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Response Posted - 10/24/2001 : 12:13:57

Seems like the small stand (adjusting 36-54")is the way to go. I checked out a boat in the next yard - looks like the identical hull and the stands were around 41-42" with the keel blocked 18" off the ground. Thanks for the help.

Andy P. #5708

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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 10/25/2001 : 09:18:48

Hi Andy,

Don't forget to get a length of chain to secure opposing stands together. Most stands have a chain slot welded into the base for this purpose. If you don't have the chain, the first big breeze and the stands slip and the boat tips over on it

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andy p
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Response Posted - 10/25/2001 : 11:46:38

Thanks Bill. All set with the chain. Marley would be right at home in my garage just now.

Andy P. #5708

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jm
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Response Posted - 10/25/2001 : 15:57:01

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