Measuring Points

amayotte · Post by **amayotte** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:22 pm

Does anyone know what points inside the cabin can be used to make sure the boat is level when in drydock?
I am building some stuff where level makes a difference but am unsure where to reference level from when adjusting the trailer.

Thanks,
adam

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:14 am

Woo, tough one. Could we say that whatever surface is level when the boat is at rest in calm waters is a good ref point for level on the trailer ?

When I assembled/leveled my galley in the water I did it early on morning on flat water, but I have no idea if that really means anything !

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:36 am

Another semi-lucid thought. If the mast is plumb on the boat (and the manual says it is until you introduce bend), then wouldn't the top of the mast step be a good spot to reference level on the trailer ?

amayotte · Post by **amayotte** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:08 pm

Ya, I went ahead and used the mast compression post as a reference...then I double checked that against the quarter berth leading edge. They both are level at the same time so I am then assuming the boat is level.

Thanks,
Adam

Banshi · Post by **Banshi** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 1:20 pm

Well if it was a C-22 I would use a line from the bottom side of the deck on each side inside the cabin, don't know if the 26 has a similar situation.

NYCSAILOR · Post by **NYCSAILOR** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:56 am

ok, what are you building? holding tanks? a counter? also the trailer or cradle may not be level, but the way you phrased your question.. you understood that.