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Yes, but rope works well for this. You can use rigid fore/aft struts but it's not necessary
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You would need to add fore-aft supports too
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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 …