Boat Beaching Legs

Legs are a worthwhile addition to any boat that sails in tidal waters.

Boat beaching legs. And an owner with a ketch-rigged boat might attach the aft legs to the mizzen shroud chainplates. Not in stock but orderable from the factory. Noelex 30 Beaching Legs - YouTube.

The fore and aft ropes from the bottom of the leg need to be strong and attatched to something solid such as a mooring cleat. A steel bearing plate able to pivot is a good idea at the foot end. Model compatible with most 5 to 9m boats in HB and Zdrive engines.

I made legs for Goblin - 43LOD x 12-6B x 4-12D x 12 ton Alden schooner and for Granuaile a Marco Polo 55LOD x 10B x 6D x 20 ton. You should only use legs on a firm flat ground such as hard sandIn deep mud the boat will settle in without legs. The legs have proved a valuable addition to Atoms cruising gear opening up shallow waters that were previously out of bounds and making her a more versatile.

The ability to dry out upright on beaches and in drying harbours can add considerably to the yachts cruising range in addition to giving more safe options in bad weather. The legs are an optional extra and readily available from any Jeanneau dealer. In fact the boat will stand upright on its own on a flat surface.

If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. Ive had them on all our wooden boats very handy for scrubbing off or spending the night in drying places such as the Scilly Isles or laying upIn retro fitting we usually arrange a long blockto spread the load under the beam shelf with a hole through it to the outside a good strong bolt clamps the leg onWhen not in use a shorter bolt with a washer on can be used to fill the. Or dry out against a seawall or a post.

If you have a Contessa 26 just have the legs set up to where stands would go when boat is in yardtake a look at pics of my RHIANNON on photo page basically she will stand level on her own but just need. Pair of beaching legsboat supports. Complete with feet with rope eyes and mountings for hull.