my3sons
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- Feb 24, 2009
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- Boat Info
- 2004 400DB, Onan 9 kw Generator, Highfield RIB,
- Engines
- Cummins 6CTA M-3
Mark (My3Sons),
In this lock, does the weight of your boat rest on the bottom of that lock, or is it suspended above the bottom? Also, how do they account for the height of the props, rudders, etc.? ]
GFC, I can only speak to what we experienced and what the lockmasters told us, but our friends trawler was resting on its full length keel and supported by the slings. Our boat was also supported by the slings and the keel rested on the rail car platform to the a point just ahead of the shafts. the rudders and props were allowed to hang off the back of the rail car so that the boat did not have to be transported in an unnatural stern high attitude. The lock masters are very good at what they do and the whole operation goes amazingly quickly and smoothly. I will look to see if I have a pic of our boat from our friends showing the back of the boat hanging off the platform, if so I will post it tonight.
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