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Fiberglass rear mast cradles?

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Kenneth Boudreaux
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I'm the owner of sailboxes.com and currently manufacture fiberglass sailboxes and hull cradles. I was wondering if anyone is in need of a rear fiberglass mast cradle. I'm in the process of making one for my AHPC C2 and was thinking about making a mold to sell them. I made the plug from my C2, but just sold my Hobie Tiger and checked to see if it fits and it did. I'm thinking that it will prolly fit the Nacra 20's and Infusions too. Let me know what y'all think.

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : November 11, 2013 11:39 am
Steven Cloudt
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I could use one for my 04 Nacra 570 but I'm thinking my beam may be different than what you are fitting?

F-Max
Mystere 5.0

 
Posted : November 12, 2013 12:08 am
MN3
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cost?
Photos?

MN3

 
Posted : November 12, 2013 12:44 am
Kenneth Boudreaux
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Here's a pic of the plug, not finished yet, but the cradle will look just like the pic, but will be a smooth white gelcoat finish, I'm thinking $89 plus shipping and handling.

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : November 12, 2013 9:15 am
Kenneth Boudreaux
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Another pic.

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : November 12, 2013 9:17 am
yurdle
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Looks very interesting. I have a rear stand, though, for my trailer so don't count me in. Good luck!

Rob

Nacra 5.2
OKC, OK

 
Posted : November 12, 2013 9:42 am
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I'd be interested in a forward mast holder that bolts to a standard trailer via a U bolt ect. I see a lot of misc worn out metal U's, bow stop V's.
Tim

 
Posted : November 12, 2013 3:29 pm
Kenneth Boudreaux
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It's funny you mentioned the front cradle. I started making the plug for it yesterday. Will post a pic when I finish it. I'm thinking it will fit inside the 2" square tubing, that way people could cut the old metal V off and insert the new cradle then bolt it on.

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : November 13, 2013 12:19 am
yurdle
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I just bought a bow stop V for this, b/c my current setup mars the mast. I'm interested to see what you come up with here.

Rob

Nacra 5.2
OKC, OK

 
Posted : November 13, 2013 1:27 am
Kenneth Boudreaux
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It will be a fiberglass cradle lined with 20 oz. marine carpet, so it won't scratch the mast.

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : November 13, 2013 4:22 am
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For some reason, the pics don't load for me, but I have interest - depending on how they're constructed.

 
Posted : November 13, 2013 9:41 am
Kenneth Boudreaux
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Finally figured out how to upload pics to post on the site. Sorry bout the previous postings.

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : November 16, 2013 5:19 am
Kenneth Boudreaux
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Plug is 95% complete, just have to sand a bit more, then make the mold.

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : November 23, 2013 1:31 am
Kenneth Boudreaux
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Another view

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : November 23, 2013 1:33 am
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Kenny makes really nice products. I used his cradles for my N20 (pivoting in the rear and static in the front) and could not have been more pleased. Excellent build quality and better design than the other options on the market.

Ryan
Nacra 5.8

 
Posted : November 23, 2013 1:56 am
Kenneth Boudreaux
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Finally finished the mold...now I just have to wet sand and polish

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : December 10, 2013 2:50 am
Kenneth Boudreaux
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Edited by KennyB on Dec 10, 2013 - 01:30 PM.

Kenny Boudreaux
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Posted : December 10, 2013 3:25 am
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no pics Kenny??? Don't show up here.....Can get a pic on the link to the 1st one.

Edited by Robbie on Dec 10, 2013 - 11:17 AM.

 
Posted : December 10, 2013 5:16 am
yurdle
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Rob

Nacra 5.2
OKC, OK

 
Posted : December 10, 2013 8:46 am
Kenneth Boudreaux
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Thanks Yurdle...maybe one day I'll master the pic thing on this site...lol

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : December 10, 2013 9:26 am
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This picture is very large just because thats the size i chose when uploading it. However here's how to do it, upload it to your faourite image hosting site i use imagshack.us. There should be a url under a share tab you just have to paste in. on image shack it is the letter i beside the picture (the top symbol i believe)

"["IMG]"http://imageshack.us/a/img205/6171/gopr0274.jpg"[/IMG"]"

If you remove the " you will be left with an image

Edited by mryella on Dec 10, 2013 - 05:12 PM.

 
Posted : December 10, 2013 11:07 am
Kenneth Boudreaux
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Finished the mold and made the first cradle. See the classified parts ad for my listing to place an order. Here's a pic:

Kenny Boudreaux
www.sailboxes.com

 
Posted : December 17, 2013 11:01 am
robpatt
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Kenny, I'll personally vouch to anyone the awesome craftsmanship and durability of your work!

Have you considered a pivot for the portion cradling the mast so there is complete contact between the cradle and the mast? Perhaps on front and back cradles...

Of course it'd drive engineering and price, but for a $x,xxx mast on the top boats, the extra $ is nil.

-Rob

H14T, H18SX... Ocean Springs, MS www.osyc.com

 
Posted : December 27, 2013 1:49 am