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I don't think so, I see .......
In Response To: In the land of winter storms cradles are the norm... jack stands are not usually accepted... at least not at our club. ()
I see a lot of trailer around here that use jack stands built into the trailer to support the boat. I would think if you did not destroy a boat towing. That setting on land would be less stress on the boat.
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- Survey: Those of you with medium to large sailboats (7,000 lbs +) who takes their mast down every year at haulout?
- I'd say it all depends on the winter weather....
- all a bunch of "T"BS
- Oops.....
- Oops.....
- all a bunch of "T"BS
- Smaller than 7000 lbs but I take it down
- I think your boatyard is right.
- I do.
- some considerations
- Mine...
- I take the mast out very infrequently ...
- I store mast-up but believe your club is right (is better down)
- We always take the masts down...
- what stress?
- I always take the mast down
- We have always taken the mast down
- I'd say it all depends on the winter weather....
