Photos from our Boat Flipping party.
The completed hull, painted (Awlgrip topsides, Interlux Epoxy Barrier Coat bottom)
with 'turning pipe' attached at eventual lower bobstay location.
Our Plan was to turn the hull with standard engine hoists, one at the bow...
...and one at the stern (transom)
After jacking the hull up about 20" above the floor, and with breath tightly held, we begin the roll-over !
The crew at the stern hangs on tightly!
once righted, we placed the cradle amidships...
and the crew (builder at left) celebrates a successful day.
"Let's have a beer!"
Details:
Glen-L 'Francis Drake'
LOA: 29 feet
LWL: 24 feet
Beam: 9' 10"
Draft: 4' 6"
Displacement: 10,000 lbs
Ballast: 4,000 lbs
Hull: C-Flex CF-65 with 8 alternating layers of 18 oz woven roving and milled fiber/epoxy slurry.