Cradle Pad - where to buy?

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Hello,

I finally close the deal for the Nonsuch 30C and the owner gave me 3 cradle pads. One of the pads fell off and I need to find a replacement. It is a 3 inch thick material. I went to home depot and they have none that thick and waterproof. May I know where all of you buy such cradle pads? Attached is my photo.

Thanks so much for your advice!

Shirley

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cradle pad.pdf (3.65 MB)

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Brownell boat stands. Dartmouth, MA

https://boatstands.com/?utm_source=MMS&utm_medium=google%20search&utm_campaign=2024&utm_id=q1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20964114218

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Hi Shirley, give the Marine Cradle Shop a call. They’re in Sutton, ON.

https://cradleridetrailers.com/

Regards…Ron

Ron & Diane Schryver
“Alpha Waves” 1987 NS30U #393
Georgian Bay Midland ON

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Hi Shirley,
In our area cradles are the exception to the rule most boats are supported on jack stands. The padding on jack stands is similar to what I see used on cradles.

The boatyard I used last season for winter storage had about 800 boats. I saw a wide variety of padding being used. All seemed to work equally well.

None of the pads that I saw were 3" thick most pads were 3/4" to 1’ thick. Some boats had indoor/outdoor carpet doubled over.

Maybe there is something specific about your cradle that requires extra thick pads to extend the reach of the pad adjustment ?

I see in your photo the pad support is a threaded. As long as there is enough travel left in the adjustment to level the boat using a new pad ( thinner pad ) you should be OK. If not, you might make up the difference with a different material like wood. BTW, many boats, including Soave were supported last winter by pads made of painted plywood. I didn’t see any issues on Soave.

I did a some bottom work on Soave and noted areas where steps must have been skipped applying barrier coat under antifouling paint. It looked like these areas were where jack stands or cradle pads would have been located. Be mindful of the tendency for workers to work around pads rather than provide alternate support and drop the pads when doing bottom work.

I generally like to save money by doing stuff myself, but in this case it might be better to ask the yard you plan to winter at to have a look at your cradle and let you know what is needed to make it usable. Most yards like to move boats without owner participation, and they are good at improvising.

Another consideration is if you plan to do any bottom work yourself. Make sure you’ll have access. Last winter Soave was set so low it was difficult to clean and paint the bottom of her keel.

Enjoy your new boat…

Rob
s/v SOAVE
NS33 #009
Cedar Point YC
Westport, CT

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Hi Ron,

Thanks ! I just sent an email to them and see what they say. Thanks so much for the recommendation!

Shirley

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I replaced mine last year. I called the cradle manufacturer noted on the cradle itself in Niagra, Ontario. They sent me new pads (wood backing with rug-like covering and metal bracket to attach to the stands) for a not-exorbitant price. $88 + $30 freight = $118. Marine Cradle Shop Inc. (905) 294.3507 www.cradleridetrailers.com