8,000 lb. Aluminum V-Hull Inboard Boat Cradle
8,000 lb. Aluminum V-Hull Inboard Boat Cradle
The 8,000 lb. Aluminum V-Hull Inboard Boat Cradle is designed for V-Hull boats with inboard motors up to 8,000 lbs. Made from marine grade 6061-T6 US aluminum. Features no welds. Choice of aluminum bunks or setup for wood bunks. All stainless-steel fasteners are used on the aluminum cradle.
The Aluminum Cradle Beam, sized at 6 inches by 12 1/2 feet, has an extruded aluminum I-beam design with sheave housing for 4-inch aluminum sheaves. It’s strong, with a weld-free design, and provides solid support for your boat.
The Wood Cradle Bunk Mounting Kit, designed to easily attach two wood cradle bunks to an aluminum cradle beam. Built for convenience and durability, this kit ensures your boat stays safe and stable during storage.
The Aluminum Cradle Bunk comes with a universal design and a pre-installed bunk pad, made of durable rubber to protect your boat.
For easy installation, the Aluminum Cradle Bunk Mounting Kit is available, along with the Aluminum Guidepost Stanchion Kit. These kits are made from strong aluminum and include stainless steel fasteners.
The Boat Cradle Guideposts, made of durable PVC, aid in docking and provide stability and support. They come with a top cap featuring a drainage hole for water flow.
To enhance visibility and protect your boat, the 36-inch Solid Guidepost Bumper, made from durable nylon with a foam insert, are included.
All boat cradles, cradle beams, and boat lift ship freight. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to unload the freight from the delivery truck. The purchaser must be present during delivery. For more questions, visit our shipping terms and conditions.
Drilling into the aluminum structural beam compromises the integrity of the aluminum structural beam.
Specifications
| Material: | Aluminum | Type: | 6061-T6 US |
| Style: | Marine-grade extruded | Beam Type: | Structural |
| Web Size (A): | 6 in. | Flange Size (B): | 4 in. |
| Web Thickness (C): | .210 in. | Flange Thickness: | .350 in. |
| Beam Wt./Lin Ft.: | 4.7 lbs. (per ft.) | Shipment Type: | Loose freight / Local pickup |
| Sheave Housing Dimensions: | 6 in. web x 4 in. flange | Accepts: | 4 in. aluminum sheave |
| Material: | Aluminum | Sheave Bolt Bore: | 3/4 in. |
Fastener Specs
| Fasteners Material: | 316 stainless steel | Bolt Type: | Hex head |
| Bolt Amount: | 4 | Bolt Size: | 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in. |
| Washer Type: | Lock | Washer Amount: | 4 |
| Washer Size: | 1/2 in. | Nut Amount: | 4 |
| Nut Size: | 1/2 in. |
Guidepost Stanchion Specs
| Aluminum Guidepost Stanchion Size: | 6 in. | Dimensions: | 24 in. L x 1 15/16 in. |
| Inner Diameter: | 1 3/16 in. | Material: | Aluminum |
| Thickness: | 3/8 in. | Accepts: | 2 in. ID PVC pipe |
Backup Plate Specs
| Backup Plate Dimensions: | 14 in. L x 2 in. (per flange) | Mounting Holes: | 2 (through the pipe) |
| Hole Size: | 9/16 in. | Measurement Between Holes: | 7 in. (center-to-center) |
| Bolt Type: | Hex head | Bolt Material: | Stainless steel |
| Bolt Size: | 1/2 in. x 6 in. | Washer Type: | Lock |
| Washer Material: | Stainless steel | Washer Size: | 1/2 in. |
| Nut Material: | Stainless steel | Nut Size: | 1/2 in. |
Cradle Bunk Specs
| Cradle Bunk Material: | Aluminum | Bunk Material Style: : | 6061-T6 US |
| Bunk Type: | Cradle | Length: | Varies |
| Padding Material: | Rubber | Padding Design: | Non-marking |
| Padding Color: | Black | Bunk Height: | 10 in. |
| Bunk Angle: | 19 degrees | 8 in. Cradle Bunk Weight: | 3.759 lbs. / linear ft. |
All boat cradles, cradle beams, and boat lift ship freight. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to unload the freight from the delivery truck. The purchaser must be present during delivery. For more questions, visit our shipping terms and conditions.
Product Overview
- Designed for V-hull boats with an inbound motor up to 8,000 lbs.
- Made from marine-grade 6061-T6 US aluminum
- Features a no weld design
- Includes all stainless steel fasteners
- Includes stanchions, guideposts, and guidepost bumpers
- Comes with either aluminum bunks or a wood bunk mounting kit
- Wood bunks not included
