The spring work began with a widening of the drive in which Eleanor Tarr’s refit is taking place. In order to ease the vessels departure on a hydraulic trailer, it was necessary to center the the cradle with the new drive. A move of 36″ north was required.
The cradle was jacked and blocked in order to pass 16′ 6×6 timbers underneath. 3 such timbers spread the load underneath. The load was then lowered on to timbers with a small sheet of UHMW plastic (1/4″) sandwiched between steel cradle and timber.
The Timber was then well greased. End caps were fabricated for the end of the 6×6 timbers. Chain come-a-longs were then attached to these end caps and to slings around the cradle.
Sailing Vessel Eleanor Tarr 