H-16 Cradles Anyone?

Very nice. Are they close enough in shape to work well with a Prindle 18 or are they to close fitted to H16 to only work for that boat? I need something for my trailer and/or Cat Tracks right now I only 2 black rubber bow bumpers in the "Y" shape and they are kind of a small target.

Not sure about fitting the P-18...you need to get a pattern from a H-16 and try it on your boat. I have another generic mold that might work on P-18, I have them on the front of my Hobie Tiger....here is some pics

Edited by KennyB on Feb 11, 2011 - 11:42 AM.

Ya I"m sure the round ones would suffice. The P18 is an asymmetrical like the H16 though so that is why I was wondering. After the first season with the beach wheels I am trying to decide if I would be better off with the cradles even though I don't have a round bottomed boat. IT might be a bit easier to control the wheels. right now it's a 3 person job to put it on the wheels on land.

I agree...these cradles would make it a lot easier to get your boat on and off the cat trax...no side ways motion when picking up the boat in the water or off the trailer. Cradles are $55 each plus $10 shipping.

BTW...finished the H-16 hull cradle mould today and will start making cradles tomorrow...any takers???

KennyB wrote:

Edited by KennyB on Feb 11, 2011 - 11:42 AM.

Do these just sit right on top of my cross bars on the trailer and just bolt through the middle? What is the best way to mount to trax?

Yea you can bolt them directly to the 2" cross bar on your trailer or the cat trak tube, or you can use 4 pieces of flat bar and mount them like the pic attached.

Edited by KennyB on Feb 16, 2011 - 03:37 PM.

I'm interested in the H-16 Cradles...Tired of the rollers dinging up my boat. Let me know when you're ready for sale and distribution. You can reach me at opwan2002@yahoo.com. I think the rolled edges would be great! Thanks Darrell

Edited by opwan2002 on Feb 17, 2011 - 02:52 PM.

Great...I started making the 1st set tday and should be finished them by the weekend. Key Sailing in PCola bought the 1st set...you could next. I'll send you an email with more info.

Finsihed the first cradle today...see pics below

Edited by KennyB on Feb 18, 2011 - 02:11 PM.

Excellent as usual, send me all the details, prices, and pics in one email and I'll add them to the Sailboxes.com site.

Does anyone think H-16 custom fitted rear hull cradles are needed? I'm making the plug now, but won't finish it unless there's a need for them.