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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: mbreen on August 11, 2016, 08:12:54 PM

Title: Galeveston Bay Dry Storage Options
Post by: mbreen on August 11, 2016, 08:12:54 PM
Are any of the local hoists capable of lifting a Farr 30?  The boat weighs ~4500 lbs and draws 7 ft.

Thanks,
Mark 
Title: Re: Galeveston Bay Dry Storage Options
Post by: aj on August 12, 2016, 08:20:06 AM
the crane at seabrook shipyard dry storage is 3 ton
Title: Re: Galeveston Bay Dry Storage Options
Post by: Tye Dyed Gary on August 12, 2016, 06:03:20 PM
As  AJ said the crane at Seabrook Marina says 3 ton,  there are two boats with 6 ft drafts but thy are lite boats. The channel was dredged  5 years ago.
Title: Re: Galeveston Bay Dry Storage Options
Post by: chris on August 15, 2016, 07:57:36 AM
May depend somewhat on trailer and lifting arrangement.  With single point lift, the issue may be getting the boat high enough to clear the trailer.
Title: Re: Galeveston Bay Dry Storage Options
Post by: mbreen on August 16, 2016, 12:07:26 PM
Thanks for all the responses.  When I initially called Seabrook they said 4000 lbs max but I'm glad to hear they are actually rated for 3 tons.  The boat is currently setup for single point lift and I'm trying to get some measurements to see if I'll be able to get enough clearance. 

Thanks again for the help
Mark
Title: Re: Galeveston Bay Dry Storage Options
Post by: Tye Dyed Gary on August 20, 2016, 04:52:41 PM
Did a depth sounding next to the bulkhead at the crane, tide was up some.  7 foot next to the bulkhead.
Title: Re: Galeveston Bay Dry Storage Options
Post by: mbreen on August 30, 2016, 10:56:06 AM
Thanks again for checking.  Sounds like this might actually work out!
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