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• Looking for suggestions for building a mast cradle ...
  • This could be very simple
    • PS- the site doesn't list stand bases without tops
  • As I understand it, you want to use the mast cradle while trucking &/or motoring?
    • I'd go with wood.
  • Wooden mast cradle
    • You would need to add fore-aft supports too
      • Yes, but rope works well for this. You can use rigid fore/aft struts but it's not necessary
        • I'd go for rigid struts
        • Heavy ratcheting tie-down straps work very well for this purpose...
          • Nice idea to put it off-center
          • That would be easier
  • Pretty much like D'Arcy says
    • Crude drawing
  • If you're going to be motoring,
    • I use foam sill gasket
  • Excellent suggestions for the Mast Cradle everyone …