Re: How much can you lift?
Hi Peter, I'm adding a few photos of the structure I had to build to
support my Hawkeye for turning over. Look in the Hawkeye folder,
Bolger2 photos. I called a local boatman to come over with a crane to
turn it. He came by to look it over and said no need for a crane, he'd
bring a few guys over and we could do it by muscle. I don't know the
weight and don't remember how many but it worked like a charm. Most of
the structure was to protect the fragile (at that time) 1/4" ply
sides. I don't know if there is any application to your situation
but............
Bob Chamberland
Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Lenihan" <ellengaest@b...> wrote:
support my Hawkeye for turning over. Look in the Hawkeye folder,
Bolger2 photos. I called a local boatman to come over with a crane to
turn it. He came by to look it over and said no need for a crane, he'd
bring a few guys over and we could do it by muscle. I don't know the
weight and don't remember how many but it worked like a charm. Most of
the structure was to protect the fragile (at that time) 1/4" ply
sides. I don't know if there is any application to your situation
but............
Bob Chamberland
Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Lenihan" <ellengaest@b...> wrote:
>
> Bolgerados,
>
> Sure,it sounds like "one of those questions" but this is a
> serious one.
> The last several days have been just beautiful up here and
> work is getting done at the boat shop in the boonies. In fact, I am
> very near the point where the hull bottom must be turned over.
> Bolger puts the weight of just the bottom at 700 lbs. I think it
> might be a bit closer to 800 lbs since I went twice 11/16" instead
> of 1/2".
> So, just how many beer swilling boat bums am I going to have
> to round up to flip the bottom. And don't forget,this bottom is 31'
> X 8' so there is lots of room for many hands. I just don't want to
> over do it :-)
> Or perhaps there is better way to flip this bottom without
> putting life and limb at risk?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Peter Lenihan,enjoying another beautiful sunrise from along the
> shores of the St.Lawrence.........
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Hector" <bruce_hector@h...>
wrote:
I want a job like yours that allows me so much time to ride
around.I also want to have a love of driving great distances which
you appear to have in spades!!
If I plan this right, no ones back will be injured.In fact,things
should go rather smoothly.Nothing to work up a sweat over. Which
means we all will just have to stand around in the sun working up a
real mean thirst. I refuse to be respondsible for any ensuing
craziness or for driving everyone home afterwards!
I'll let you know when the date of the beerfest.....that is,the
flip-over will take place. Bring your worst duds!!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan, begining to wonder where all the coolers are going to
fit in the car, now that Bruce is coming ;-)......from along the
sunny shores of the St.Lawrence.......
wrote:
> Count me in Peter,might
>
> Let me know and I'll be there in my best beer dri... , er I mean,
> hull turning duds. I'll bring along a proxy lifter, my 22 year old,
> strong as an ox son, who hasn't buggered up his back yet. This
> be his big chance!Jesus,Bruce!
>
> Bruce
I want a job like yours that allows me so much time to ride
around.I also want to have a love of driving great distances which
you appear to have in spades!!
If I plan this right, no ones back will be injured.In fact,things
should go rather smoothly.Nothing to work up a sweat over. Which
means we all will just have to stand around in the sun working up a
real mean thirst. I refuse to be respondsible for any ensuing
craziness or for driving everyone home afterwards!
I'll let you know when the date of the beerfest.....that is,the
flip-over will take place. Bring your worst duds!!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan, begining to wonder where all the coolers are going to
fit in the car, now that Bruce is coming ;-)......from along the
sunny shores of the St.Lawrence.......
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "pvanderwaart" <pvanderw@o...> wrote:
trashy newspapers around here decades ago.The"good" newspapers are
all owned by the same government voice piece and aren't much
better.Besides,who would want to save that many papers except for bag
ladies and the filthy rich recluse types,neither of which reflect my
current status.......at least not as far as I know :-D
That leaves girly magazines and Woodenboat. One I wouldn't be caught
dead with if I value my life and Pesky Crews' opinion! The other,well
that would be a real sacrilage,now wouldn't it?
Happily for me, discarded tires are are plentiful up here.
Sincerely,
Peter L.
>Oh noooooooooooo.........and to think that I gave up reading all the
> If you are short on old tires, brown paper bags full of newspapers
> will do.
>
> Peter
trashy newspapers around here decades ago.The"good" newspapers are
all owned by the same government voice piece and aren't much
better.Besides,who would want to save that many papers except for bag
ladies and the filthy rich recluse types,neither of which reflect my
current status.......at least not as far as I know :-D
That leaves girly magazines and Woodenboat. One I wouldn't be caught
dead with if I value my life and Pesky Crews' opinion! The other,well
that would be a real sacrilage,now wouldn't it?
Happily for me, discarded tires are are plentiful up here.
Sincerely,
Peter L.
Count me in Peter,
Let me know and I'll be there in my best beer dri... , er I mean,
hull turning duds. I'll bring along a proxy lifter, my 22 year old,
strong as an ox son, who hasn't buggered up his back yet. This might
be his big chance!
Bruce
Let me know and I'll be there in my best beer dri... , er I mean,
hull turning duds. I'll bring along a proxy lifter, my 22 year old,
strong as an ox son, who hasn't buggered up his back yet. This might
be his big chance!
Bruce
> six tires for it to "fall" on in case it went badlyIf you are short on old tires, brown paper bags full of newspapers
> (they were unecessary).
will do.
Peter
Thanks Rick!
Now that sounds like a workable idea especially with my
Chysler Toolbox at hand.I'm going to make up a couple sketches to
see what I may need.Car tires are are all over this place....finally
I have a good reason to collect a dozen :-)
This does not mean that I want to work alone, still going to
have some bums over for fun.
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan.
Now that sounds like a workable idea especially with my
Chysler Toolbox at hand.I'm going to make up a couple sketches to
see what I may need.Car tires are are all over this place....finally
I have a good reason to collect a dozen :-)
This does not mean that I want to work alone, still going to
have some bums over for fun.
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan.
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, sctree <sctree@d...> wrote:
I did similiar with a Microtrawler bottom, slid it over to almost
the
> balance point, let gravity pull one side down, lifting the other.
Then I
> had block and tackle from the top side to the house to pull it up
to
> vertical and to a tree on the other side to lower it. Being alone
I ran
> back and forth between the two tackles going an inch at a time and
in
> ten minutes it was over. I did have three 2x4's athwartship,
sticking
> out about two inches to protect the bottoms edge because I was on
> concrete and about six tires for it to "fall" on in case it went
badly
> (they were unecessary).
>
> line or two from the top edge to the bumper of
> a car parked adjacent to safely snub it down.
>
> Rick
>
>
>
I did similiar with a Microtrawler bottom, slid it over to almost the
balance point, let gravity pull one side down, lifting the other. Then I
had block and tackle from the top side to the house to pull it up to
vertical and to a tree on the other side to lower it. Being alone I ran
back and forth between the two tackles going an inch at a time and in
ten minutes it was over. I did have three 2x4's athwartship, sticking
out about two inches to protect the bottoms edge because I was on
concrete and about six tires for it to "fall" on in case it went badly
(they were unecessary).
As you're out in the boonies without the building or trees for anchors
perhaps you could use a line or two from the top edge to the bumper of
a car parked adjacent to safely snub it down.
Whatever you do, be safe, have fun and keep posting those photos...
Rick
Peter Lenihan wrote:
balance point, let gravity pull one side down, lifting the other. Then I
had block and tackle from the top side to the house to pull it up to
vertical and to a tree on the other side to lower it. Being alone I ran
back and forth between the two tackles going an inch at a time and in
ten minutes it was over. I did have three 2x4's athwartship, sticking
out about two inches to protect the bottoms edge because I was on
concrete and about six tires for it to "fall" on in case it went badly
(they were unecessary).
As you're out in the boonies without the building or trees for anchors
perhaps you could use a line or two from the top edge to the bumper of
a car parked adjacent to safely snub it down.
Whatever you do, be safe, have fun and keep posting those photos...
Rick
Peter Lenihan wrote:
> I was
> thinking of sliding it slowly off the edge until it tips over(slowly)
> and comes to rest on the ground,on its edge,leaning against the
> jig.Then,slowly,have a group of hands bring it over and down to
> complete the 180 degree"roll".
>
Hmmmm..
Peter, you forgot to plant a convenient tree, or build a suitable building?
Ah, well; you might consider scaring up an old-fashioned auto wrecker, the
kind that has a boom on the back. Since you won't be towing very far, the
fees should be reasonable. ;->
Saw a 30' plywood trimaran (Jim Brown Searunner style) carried from a back
yard into the front yard where a crane could grab it some years ago; several
kegs and approximately 150 people were involved. Seemed to be a total
success, especially as the kegs were located in the front yard. The lure
proved irresistible; passersby were stopping and adding to the crew!
Don't forget to invite your lawyer (but NOT your insurance agent)!
David Romasco
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From: sctree [mailto:sctree@...]
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 7:24 PM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [bolger] Re: How much can you lift?
I did similiar with a Microtrawler bottom, slid it over to almost the
balance point, let gravity pull one side down, lifting the other. Then I
had block and tackle from the top side to the house to pull it up to
vertical and to a tree on the other side to lower it. Being alone I ran
back and forth between the two tackles going an inch at a time and in
ten minutes it was over. I did have three 2x4's athwartship, sticking
out about two inches to protect the bottoms edge because I was on
concrete and about six tires for it to "fall" on in case it went badly
(they were unecessary).
As you're out in the boonies without the building or trees for anchors
perhaps you could use a line or two from the top edge to the bumper of
a car parked adjacent to safely snub it down.
Whatever you do, be safe, have fun and keep posting those photos...
Rick
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Peter, you forgot to plant a convenient tree, or build a suitable building?
Ah, well; you might consider scaring up an old-fashioned auto wrecker, the
kind that has a boom on the back. Since you won't be towing very far, the
fees should be reasonable. ;->
Saw a 30' plywood trimaran (Jim Brown Searunner style) carried from a back
yard into the front yard where a crane could grab it some years ago; several
kegs and approximately 150 people were involved. Seemed to be a total
success, especially as the kegs were located in the front yard. The lure
proved irresistible; passersby were stopping and adding to the crew!
Don't forget to invite your lawyer (but NOT your insurance agent)!
David Romasco
-----Original Message-----
From: sctree [mailto:sctree@...]
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 7:24 PM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [bolger] Re: How much can you lift?
I did similiar with a Microtrawler bottom, slid it over to almost the
balance point, let gravity pull one side down, lifting the other. Then I
had block and tackle from the top side to the house to pull it up to
vertical and to a tree on the other side to lower it. Being alone I ran
back and forth between the two tackles going an inch at a time and in
ten minutes it was over. I did have three 2x4's athwartship, sticking
out about two inches to protect the bottoms edge because I was on
concrete and about six tires for it to "fall" on in case it went badly
(they were unecessary).
As you're out in the boonies without the building or trees for anchors
perhaps you could use a line or two from the top edge to the bumper of
a car parked adjacent to safely snub it down.
Whatever you do, be safe, have fun and keep posting those photos...
Rick
Peter Lenihan wrote:
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> thinking of sliding it slowly off the edge until it tips over(slowly)
> and comes to rest on the ground,on its edge,leaning against the
> jig.Then,slowly,have a group of hands bring it over and down to
> complete the 180 degree"roll".
>
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Depending on the exact details, I can lift anywhere from 2 ounces to 200
pounds! It's been my experience that with many people, only a few end up
with the load unless everything is just right. For instance, if you had
a light schooner hull with an easy to grab gunwhale, level ground, and
distributed everyone according to their grip height relative to the
height of the rail, I bet you could pick up 100 pounds per person or
more. However, as soon as you start to roll it, some people will have an
awkward grip. Plus the lurching makes even a medium sized weight more
likely to injure. So I do hope you figure it all out ahead of time or
proceed slowly. Perhaps you could figure out approximately where the
center of gravity of the bottom is (both vertically and horizontally)
and make somethign sturdy projecting off the ends. Then you could make
two tripods, pick up with block and tackle, and spin? Or perhaps you
could pull up one side until vertical and then let down on other side. I
seem to recall seeing a wheeled device with a winch built in which
might work (only has to be 8' wide if it rolls, instead of 16') used by
a sculptor who liked to work in marble. Perhaps you could rent something
like this? Or maybe you could block one side from sliding and put in a
near vertical support to catch the bottom, then have all your people
pick up one side and push it over to rest on the support. Then have them
go around to the other side and have them periodically push up the side
a bit while you slowly shorten support on other side. Or am I being too
paraniod?
pounds! It's been my experience that with many people, only a few end up
with the load unless everything is just right. For instance, if you had
a light schooner hull with an easy to grab gunwhale, level ground, and
distributed everyone according to their grip height relative to the
height of the rail, I bet you could pick up 100 pounds per person or
more. However, as soon as you start to roll it, some people will have an
awkward grip. Plus the lurching makes even a medium sized weight more
likely to injure. So I do hope you figure it all out ahead of time or
proceed slowly. Perhaps you could figure out approximately where the
center of gravity of the bottom is (both vertically and horizontally)
and make somethign sturdy projecting off the ends. Then you could make
two tripods, pick up with block and tackle, and spin? Or perhaps you
could pull up one side until vertical and then let down on other side. I
seem to recall seeing a wheeled device with a winch built in which
might work (only has to be 8' wide if it rolls, instead of 16') used by
a sculptor who liked to work in marble. Perhaps you could rent something
like this? Or maybe you could block one side from sliding and put in a
near vertical support to catch the bottom, then have all your people
pick up one side and push it over to rest on the support. Then have them
go around to the other side and have them periodically push up the side
a bit while you slowly shorten support on other side. Or am I being too
paraniod?
>Peter Lenihan wrote:[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>snip
>might be a bit closer to 800 lbs since I went twice 11/16" instead
>of 1/2".
> So, just how many beer swilling boat bums am I going to have
>to round up to flip the bottom. And don't forget,this bottom is 31'
>X 8' so there is lots of room for many hands. I just don't want to
>over do it :-)
> Or perhaps there is better way to flip this bottom without
>putting life and limb at risk?
>
>snip
>
--- In bolger@yahoogroups.com, Lincoln Ross <lincolnr@r...> wrote:
Blogerados,
Lincoln, thanks for the cautionary words and considered
reply.
What has to be turned over is just the bottom.Imagine ,if
you will,a panel about 2" thick,8' wide and 31' long with a gentle
curve running fore and aft. ( or check out the file here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bolger2/files/WINDERMERE%20Construction%
20photos/
The only thing sticking out is the box-keel. The bottom
already rests on a substantial jig about 4'off the ground. I was
thinking of sliding it slowly off the edge until it tips over(slowly)
and comes to rest on the ground,on its edge,leaning against the
jig.Then,slowly,have a group of hands bring it over and down to
complete the 180 degree"roll".
Garth and Richard, the devices your suggest are good,very
good,but seem better suited to hulls,per say and ones situated lower
to the ground.
What it all boils down to is that I am tired of building
jigs :-( . I just finished building another one to recieve the up-
turned bottom,with perfectly matched supports,at each station,set to
the correct height,to fully support the rockered bottom panel.The
killer part is that the bottom will have to go back up on its
original jig after the chine logs have been installed, to install the
forward fillet pieces along the box-keel and final finishing!
This is due to a slight sequencing error and details in
the "construction manual".PCB&F's were notified of this and
corrections will be made on future plans.The joys of building a
prototype.....in the great out doors......without a roof beam in
sight!
As a consolation, I intend on recyling this second jig to
use as an assembly jig when the time comes to fabricate the
hull/cabin sides( eight 4'X 8'panels joined on their long edges!). So
all is not for not, but I have to admit that the prospect of building
tripods,gantries,cranes etc does not give me much of a rise.
Thus,the gang of bums and all the ensuing fun/comradery
scenario. The beer drinking shenanegans will only begin AFTER the
work is done( I hope!). Scotts gang of 5 hauling 600 pounds does
inspire,especially since they were not Mr.America types :-)
Anyhow Bolgerados, thanks for the ideas,encouragement and
caution. When the fateful day arrives, I'll have a camera on
hand,with film to record it all for posterity's sake.
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,builder of jigs par excellence and par default,along
the shores of the mighty St.Lawrence..........
I can't recall how far along your construction is.
Are you rotating the hull, hull and deck, or only the bottom ? Makes a
big difference on how to do it.
Rick
Are you rotating the hull, hull and deck, or only the bottom ? Makes a
big difference on how to do it.
Rick
--- "Peter Lenihan" wrote:
but for safety's sake,
save the beer until
*after* the hull is
flipped and secure.
I say,
favor brain over brawn.
> beer swilling boat bumsThis should be obvious,
> life and limb at risk?
but for safety's sake,
save the beer until
*after* the hull is
flipped and secure.
I say,
favor brain over brawn.
http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/articles/puffin/index.htm
Above is the link to the Duckworks article -- in which he calls
it "rotating like a chicken on a bar-b-que rotisserie." Worth reading
even if you don't want to give it a try -- it's a beautiful story,
not only about rolling the boat but about the death of a friend.
All best,
Garth
Above is the link to the Duckworks article -- in which he calls
it "rotating like a chicken on a bar-b-que rotisserie." Worth reading
even if you don't want to give it a try -- it's a beautiful story,
not only about rolling the boat but about the death of a friend.
All best,
Garth
Peter --
Chuck had a great article on Duckworks sometime in the last year
about a guy who rolled his own (big) boat *alone* by attaching some
strong pivot points right at the center of gravity fore and aft,
hoisting both ends, and spinning her in place. If you don't have a
hoist beam above, you could build two cradle-type structures special
to the purpose.
Of course this does not sound anywhere near as fun as having 30
friends and neighbors come over with lots of beer.
Good luck! Send pictures.
Garth
Chuck had a great article on Duckworks sometime in the last year
about a guy who rolled his own (big) boat *alone* by attaching some
strong pivot points right at the center of gravity fore and aft,
hoisting both ends, and spinning her in place. If you don't have a
hoist beam above, you could build two cradle-type structures special
to the purpose.
Of course this does not sound anywhere near as fun as having 30
friends and neighbors come over with lots of beer.
Good luck! Send pictures.
Garth
I would go no more than 50lb each. Preferably more like 25lb each.
I've used the people method on two 20ft boats. They dropped the first one.
Consider renting a forklift, cheaper than buying beer for 16-32 people.
Take your time, do it in stages. Build a cradle like I did for the CLC. Use the forklift to lift the boat with ropes instead lifting
from underneath.
I've used the people method on two 20ft boats. They dropped the first one.
Consider renting a forklift, cheaper than buying beer for 16-32 people.
Take your time, do it in stages. Build a cradle like I did for the CLC. Use the forklift to lift the boat with ropes instead lifting
from underneath.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Lenihan" <ellengaest@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 4:17 AM
Subject: [bolger] How much can you lift?
>
> Bolgerados,
>
> Sure,it sounds like "one of those questions" but this is a
> serious one.
> The last several days have been just beautiful up here and
> work is getting done at the boat shop in the boonies. In fact, I am
> very near the point where the hull bottom must be turned over.
> Bolger puts the weight of just the bottom at 700 lbs. I think it
> might be a bit closer to 800 lbs since I went twice 11/16" instead
> of 1/2".
> So, just how many beer swilling boat bums am I going to have
> to round up to flip the bottom. And don't forget,this bottom is 31'
> X 8' so there is lots of room for many hands. I just don't want to
> over do it :-)
> Or perhaps there is better way to flip this bottom without
> putting life and limb at risk?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Peter Lenihan,enjoying another beautiful sunrise from along the
> shores of the St.Lawrence.........
>
>
>
> Bolger rules!!!
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Well, it took five portly men to move my 40 Ford body and it weighs a bout 600 lbs, so 1 person per 100 lbs should do it. scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Lenihan
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 9:17 AM
Subject: [bolger] How much can you lift?
Bolgerados,
Sure,it sounds like "one of those questions" but this is a
serious one.
The last several days have been just beautiful up here and
work is getting done at the boat shop in the boonies. In fact, I am
very near the point where the hull bottom must be turned over.
Bolger puts the weight of just the bottom at 700 lbs. I think it
might be a bit closer to 800 lbs since I went twice 11/16" instead
of 1/2".
So, just how many beer swilling boat bums am I going to have
to round up to flip the bottom. And don't forget,this bottom is 31'
X 8' so there is lots of room for many hands. I just don't want to
over do it :-)
Or perhaps there is better way to flip this bottom without
putting life and limb at risk?
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,enjoying another beautiful sunrise from along the
shores of the St.Lawrence.........
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Bolgerados,
Sure,it sounds like "one of those questions" but this is a
serious one.
The last several days have been just beautiful up here and
work is getting done at the boat shop in the boonies. In fact, I am
very near the point where the hull bottom must be turned over.
Bolger puts the weight of just the bottom at 700 lbs. I think it
might be a bit closer to 800 lbs since I went twice 11/16" instead
of 1/2".
So, just how many beer swilling boat bums am I going to have
to round up to flip the bottom. And don't forget,this bottom is 31'
X 8' so there is lots of room for many hands. I just don't want to
over do it :-)
Or perhaps there is better way to flip this bottom without
putting life and limb at risk?
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,enjoying another beautiful sunrise from along the
shores of the St.Lawrence.........
Sure,it sounds like "one of those questions" but this is a
serious one.
The last several days have been just beautiful up here and
work is getting done at the boat shop in the boonies. In fact, I am
very near the point where the hull bottom must be turned over.
Bolger puts the weight of just the bottom at 700 lbs. I think it
might be a bit closer to 800 lbs since I went twice 11/16" instead
of 1/2".
So, just how many beer swilling boat bums am I going to have
to round up to flip the bottom. And don't forget,this bottom is 31'
X 8' so there is lots of room for many hands. I just don't want to
over do it :-)
Or perhaps there is better way to flip this bottom without
putting life and limb at risk?
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,enjoying another beautiful sunrise from along the
shores of the St.Lawrence.........