Hull Measurements

Chip

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I am considering building cradles with which to support my laser on a trailer. Does anyone have and are willing to share measurements for the hull cross-sectional shape at the mast step and aft cockpit bulkhead? I'm sure I could measure these myself but in the interest of saving time I thought I would ask.
 
I'm sure you already know that the preferred support is under the gunwales if you are transporting the hull with the deck up, most usually go deck down on a trailer (also makes building the supports easier :) )

Having said that, two suggestions for cradles. One is to make them as wide as possible - 12 inches each. I've done them two different ways, one is to mold the cradle with 'glass/resin using the hull as the mold. I had my bottom cover on, following by a layer of indoor/outdoor carpet where the cradle was going to be, then wax paper on top for the mold release. Used 4 layers of mat and had a good cradle. Another alternative to a hard cradle is to make slings that fasten to posts, I've got a trailer setup that way, if interested I can throw some pictures up here later...
 

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