The rear portion of the frame wedged tight against the rear deadwood. She also needed to be tightly held from shifting in the frame or slipping front to back. The frame went all the way to the ground so that the existing strongback could be removed and rolled out from underneath her prior to the roll. She would then be lifted and transferred to her new custom cradle for moving back into the shop and the remainder of the build.Įach side of the frame needed to be strong enough to hold her in the various positions, as well as work as attachment points for the crane straps. First she would be positioned on her side, then to a diagonal, then onto her keel. He decided that for best control, in the driveway area we had available, the roll needed to happen in stages. The weight and shape were not equal front to back, and the thought of her slipping from straps was devastating.Įven before glassing the hull, Richard started building a custom frame. He decided to use a crane to suspend her while ropes and pulleys pulled her around. He looked everywhere for ideas on how to safely roll her 2000 lb body. Once the date was set, Richard needed to complete his plans for the logistics of this roll, as well as get all the remaining work done that needed to be completed prior to rolling. It was a landmark we wanted to share with friends and anyone else interested in the project. The day for our big Hull Roll Party was set for mid June.
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