Boat stands for F25 please advise

Boaterguy · Post by **Boaterguy** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:49 am

I hate to even think about it, but winter is coming....

I purchased an F25 this summer, and am looking ahead to winter storage. I have arranged indoor storage, but need to get the proper stands.

I do not have a trailer.

What height, style of stands should I be looking for?

Anybody have an effective, safe and economical way of storing the boat for the winter.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:08 am

Most economical 6"x6" wood lengths to block up the aft end and under forward bow (3 point contact). 4x4 might work for F25.
Build the height using say three offset layers (2 parallel logs in each) with single ontop or more to keep prop and keel off the floor/ground.

You can use boat stands for the aft ends and sides if you have concerns of stability still with wood blocks under the bow.
You need to consider how the boat is transported (kind of trailer) and it's position on the trailer with the blocking plan in mind.... can you get blocks in the centre and move the trailer away etc;
The boat mover should be able to help with this......

vabeach1234 · Post by **vabeach1234** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:38 am

Here's some pictures of my F26 on the hill.

http://s853.photobucket.com/albums/ab96 ... jan%20F26/

You want two wood block supports at the keel, that is the main support. The stands provide stability. The yard where I had the boat hauled, only used 4 stands, I added the other ones because of high windows.

Ken
1972 Trojan Express F26
Chrysler 318 Paragon V-Drive

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:05 pm

Ken, why are you blocked that high, because of the trailer transport to storage spot or some other reason?
I don't support my keel/props much higher than a foot above grade.... also I'm not sure about that rear keel blocking point. Maybe OK for a light boat like F26 single...I would not do that on my F32 as it is a hollow keel designed for tracking while underway.

vabeach1234 · Post by **vabeach1234** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:43 pm

Michael,
They blocked mine that high so I could paint the bottom. It was on the hard for only a week, not long term. That's how two seperate marinas have done it. Maybe both marinas learned from the same guy.

Ken

Boaterguy · Post by **Boaterguy** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:15 pm

[quote="ready123"]Ken, why are you blocked that high, because of the trailer transport to storage spot or some other reason?

How high should it be? I am looking for jackstands and wonder what height they should be for the F25. I will be paying for a hydraulic trailer to deliver the boat. Any advice....

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:14 pm

They normaly block mine with the keel about 1- 2 feet off the ground ( my choice). It really makes no diffrence to the boat how high as the weight distribution will be the same . when using a travel lift you can block it at any height you want ( within reason of course) if using a trailer you are very limited

I would ask the people with the hydraulic trailer what you need as they do this all the time.

mytrojan · Post by **mytrojan** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:16 pm

West Marine had some in their latest flyer (ends 9-26) if you have one around your area.