Launching an Evelyn 26
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:18 am
Looking for ideas on launching an Evelyn 26. I have access to 4 ton hoist, would really like to launch like a J24 with a sling around a bracket/angle iron attached to keel bolts. This would be ideal as club has a tall gin pole and I would like to step mast prior to launch. Launch is seasonal, in late spring/out early fall. Dipping trailer out of question as ramps are shallow slope.
Questions are (same as other post)
1) Anyone launch this way including E32'S? Wondering if keel bolts strong enough, I can calculate necessary angle strength and size.
2) Already have a hole in deck above keel bilge but can relocate/patch if not near balance point. Does anyone know balance point on an E26, within a foot or less?
3) Any idea on mast weight and does anyone have exp with a gin pole on an E26 (how tall, where to locate)?
Thanks,
Paul
Questions are (same as other post)
1) Anyone launch this way including E32'S? Wondering if keel bolts strong enough, I can calculate necessary angle strength and size.
2) Already have a hole in deck above keel bilge but can relocate/patch if not near balance point. Does anyone know balance point on an E26, within a foot or less?
3) Any idea on mast weight and does anyone have exp with a gin pole on an E26 (how tall, where to locate)?
Thanks,
Paul