1 Man Boat Flip

[holorinhal]

Man You need a dolly.I made one for the underside of the hull and then converted it for the upside down work.Real easy to build and as been very usefull. here are a few pics.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/535/133.jpg
Here is the same dolly converted for the flipping.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...5/kona_034.jpg
Walla ,here is the boat resting upside down on the dolly.The dollt suports the hull by the stringers.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...0/kona_049.jpg
I used an engine hoist in the front,same as you ,except straight off the eye.I do like the rig You built for the front. Here is the rig I built to use for the rear end.I did not have the pump to use.so I had to get a little creative.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...0/kona_035.jpg.
Keep us posted on Your project with pics.I love looking at project pictures and seeing how People do things.I learn alot that way....Hal

[holorinhal]

That is a cool vid!Smooth running motor.

[GAWnCA]

Man You need a dolly.
I used an engine hoist in the front,same as you ,except straight off the eye.I do like the rig You built for the front. Here is the rig I built to use for the rear end.I did not have the pump to use.so I had to get a little creative.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...35.jpg.....Hal
Hey Hal, Do you think that 4" x 4" frame would pull a motor as well?

[holorinhal]

[QUOTE=GAWnCA;2758599]Hey Hal, Do you think that 4" x 4" frame would pull a motor as well?[/QUOTE
I intend to find out. I feel certain that it will after I do some more bracing.
I am going to gusset from the center lifting position out 45* with double2x4's thru bolted. Should be able to lift quite a bit. I will post a pick when completed....Hal

[GAWnCA]

[QUOTE=GAWnCA;2758599]Hey Hal, Do you think that 4" x 4" frame would pull a motor as well?[/QUOTE
I intend to find out. I feel certain that it will after I do some more bracing.
I am going to gusset from the center lifting position out 45* with double2x4's thru bolted. Should be able to lift quite a bit. I will post a pick when completed....Hal
I'll be looking forward to the photos. It would be a nice addition to a shop of any kind.

[misterbrick]

Here's what I've got done on the bottom so far.
I've got the center section pretty much straight.
You can damn near cut yourself on the 2 center strakes.
A little more fine tuning and the center will be ready for primer
then on to the sides.
What a way to spend Labor day weekend.
http://articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1898.JPG
http://articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1900.JPG
http://articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1880.JPG

[TeamHawaiin]

Very nice ingenuity. My forks stick out almost two feet on my boat. Any ideas on what kind of sling I can make? My boat has gelcoat chips and smal dings. Not enough to flip it though. Would like to be prepared in case I catch low tide. Thanks for any ideas

[VDRIVERACING]

Sharp strakes will cast off water faster; more speed. They will also catch water like an anchor in a turn. Nothing wrong with a little radius on the edges. Be careful.

[BOTTOMS UP BILL]

Awsome job!!!
Billy
bottomsupboatrepair.com

[2savage4you]

[QUOTE=holorinhal;2756817]Man You need a dolly.I made one for the underside of the hull and then converted it for the upside down work.Real easy to build and as been very usefull. here are a few pics.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/535/133.jpg
Why doe's that boat in the background look so familiar?
2sav