Thank you for the description of your lifting rig! If I were younger, I would pretty much like to build a similar one. But at the age of 73, it's a bit late...
Sure. Right now Innominate is upside-down in the sling on a pair of saw bucks getting the deck recored with balsa from the inside. Waiting for warmer weather to do the glass.
Cool lift. I would suggest two sturdy guy lines on each corner going out 15 to 20 feet, secured to either heavy stakes or trees. I would be concerned about the affects of windage especially with a boat on the lift.
Are you able to lift it high enough to get the CB down completely verticle? Or, nearly so such that a shallow trench would then allow for a complete down position? I'm wondering if 10 foot legs are enough for a complete lift.
I have read that the swing keel in the San Juan 21 is unusual in that it is made primarily of fiberglass and it has lead weights inside of it in the lower region of the swing keel. Most trailer sailers have cast iron swing keels which rust badly. Lead has two advantages. It is more dense than iron and it doesn't rust. Can you confirm this?
I am impressed with the metalwork involved with this. Did you do all the welding, cutting, and fabricating? Do you have a background in this sort of work, or just figured it all out as a hobbyist? Either way, you would need a good place to work, a good power saw of some sort, and a stick or mig welder. Again, I am impressed. Well designed and well fitted. Just looking at the video the critical thing seems to be to keep the load well balanced on all four supports. If things ever got out of balance you might get in trouble. One potential weakness I see is the attachment to the ground. I think you need concrete footings with anchor bolts to better resist in weight shift at the ground level. I would not trust the big nails in packed clay. I have a few dinghies in the 500 to 600 lb range. I built a similar structure out of treated four-by-fours with just two chain hoists to lift my boats off their trailers. I just sunk the four-by-four posts a couple feet into really solid ground. What I've got would not support your boat. I'm looking around for a good San Juan 21.
I'm a new sailor and new SJ21 MK2 owner down in Sanford. Any chance I can contact you for some friendly guidance? Or will you recommend a reliable marina/boat works with knowledge of my boat?
that is great to lift it but you need to place a cradle or support underneath it to work on it. Please visit a boat yard to see what is required. observe some safety standards
Thank you for the description of your lifting rig! If I were younger, I would pretty much like to build a similar one. But at the age of 73, it's a bit late...
you've got 10 years on me. i retired, and got my first sailboat, 1975 Chrysler 22' that definitely wants a lift now and again.
Looks strong enough. But I'm a belt and suspenders type of guy. Stands under anything lifted or jacked up. Like you already mentioned.
It looks sturdy but depending boatweight I would check the buckling strength for your four vertical beams.
Our boats are 1500 lbs max. It’s been five years now.
Are you gonna rent that badboy out by the week or the month 😂 I might need a place to hang out 😉✌️
Sure. Right now Innominate is upside-down in the sling on a pair of saw bucks getting the deck recored with balsa from the inside. Waiting for warmer weather to do the glass.
Cool lift. I would suggest two sturdy guy lines on each corner going out 15 to 20 feet, secured to either heavy stakes or trees. I would be concerned about the affects of windage especially with a boat on the lift.
Are you able to lift it high enough to get the CB down completely verticle? Or, nearly so such that a shallow trench would then allow for a complete down position? I'm wondering if 10 foot legs are enough for a complete lift.
Yes. Enough room for centerboard.
I have read that the swing keel in the San Juan 21 is unusual in that it is made primarily of fiberglass and it has lead weights inside of it in the lower region of the swing keel. Most trailer sailers have cast iron swing keels which rust badly. Lead has two advantages. It is more dense than iron and it doesn't rust.
Can you confirm this?
Maybe with some research on the FB san juan 21 page
I am impressed with the metalwork involved with this. Did you do all the welding, cutting, and fabricating? Do you have a background in this sort of work, or just figured it all out as a hobbyist? Either way, you would need a good place to work, a good power saw of some sort, and a stick or mig welder. Again, I am impressed. Well designed and well fitted.
Just looking at the video the critical thing seems to be to keep the load well balanced on all four supports. If things ever got out of balance you might get in trouble. One potential weakness I see is the attachment to the ground. I think you need concrete footings with anchor bolts to better resist in weight shift at the ground level. I would not trust the big nails in packed clay.
I have a few dinghies in the 500 to 600 lb range. I built a similar structure out of treated four-by-fours with just two chain hoists to lift my boats off their trailers. I just sunk the four-by-four posts a couple feet into really solid ground. What I've got would not support your boat. I'm looking around for a good San Juan 21.
Good job. Whats that boat weight?
1450 lbs
I'm a new sailor and new SJ21 MK2 owner down in Sanford. Any chance I can contact you for some friendly guidance? Or will you recommend a reliable marina/boat works with knowledge of my boat?
Sure! 919-259-3268 Paul
that is great to lift it but you need to place a cradle or support underneath it to work on it. Please visit a boat yard to see what is required. observe some safety standards
that's true. I said it in the video.
That boat lift is bad to the bone. I see your NC license. We are neighbors.
Thanks.