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MCM Yacht craddle - type MCM-003

Why another yacht storage cradle ?

The MCM yacht Cradles were developed after an extensive investigation of the readily available yacht support cradles. A great deal of significance was placed on the comments and advice of marina employees who worked with cradles on a regular basis. In particular, we focused on their descriptions of shortcomings, as well as ideas, and recommandations for improvement of the existing designs. Over a period of several years we observed the handling and use characteristics of various types of support devices.

The final result is the MCM YACHT CRADLE. A significantly improved design that incorporates the best of the existing devices while minimizing their negative points.

Particular areas of improvement include but are by no means limited to:

	Increased stability in high wind conditions, particularly when yachts are stored with standing masts.
	Single handed operation during SetUp, Forklift Transportation, and Storage.
	No need for tools.
	Cradles fold flat and are easily stacked for space efficiency in the off season.
	Ease of transport by forklift.
	Hot galvanized for rust protection in the harsh marine environment.

MCM Cradle Specifications:

FRAME

The MCM Yacht Cradle consists of a fully welded rectangular, highly stable, rigid box frame with the four corners diagonaly welded to give extra strenght.

Frame tube dimensions:

9 100 x 100 x 4mm

LIFTING POINTS

For ease of pick up and transportation, the MCM Cradles are provided on one side with two parallel channel guides for the forklift blades.

VERTICAL SUPPORT PROPS

	MCM CRADLES are provided with coarse and fine adjustable telescoping support props to accommodate the wide range of hull design and draft found in today’s marinas. (Models MCM-001 and MCM-002 are equipped with (4) four props, while model MCM-003 is equipped with (6) six).
	For ease of loading or unloading yachts, the MCM Cradles props can be raised to the vertical position where over center locks prevent movement. For absolute safety, vertical props are braced in the longitudinal and transverse axis. The transverse brace is adjustable to accommodate various hull shapes. Vertical props fold flat for ease of stacking and storage when the cradle is not in use.

HULL SUPPORT PADS

The support pads are fully adjustable and can easily be removed from the props. The pads are curved to provide maximum contact and support to the hull. In addition each pad contact surface is covered with a weather resistant material to protect against marring the hull surface.

SUPPLEMENTARY LIFTING POINTS

For convince, supplementary lifting points are provided on the four corners of the frame.

SAFETY PINS

All moving braces and props are provided with easily installed and removed safety pins.

STACKABILITY

All props and support pads easily fold flat to facilitate stacking. To prevent possible damage to folded components, guide and separation mountings are installed on each cradle. These provide a guaranteed minimum safe distance between cradles when stacked and prevent sliding or movement when transported.

KEEL SUPPORT

To prevent lateral movement in high wind conditions, Keel support is provided by a 30 cm wide steel U-Beam running the full length of the MCM Cradle. Additionally, drainage holes have been provided to prevent standing water collection and reduce subsequent corrosion potential.

RUST PROTECTION

The cradle is constructed of high quality, Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel.

WHEEL-UNIT

Once the yacht is brought above the cradle, fine positionning may be necessary. For easy movement in all directions under the yacht, the MCM Cradle can be equiped with optional wheel-units which are quickly installed and removed.

Prijzen (ex BTW & Transport in Eur)

Beschrijving	MCM-001	MCM-002	MCM-003
Frame dimensions in meters	2.5 x 2.0	3.5 x 2.5	4.0 x 3.0
Approximate weight in kg	265	325	405
Props	4	4	6
Max boat lenght - approximately	7.5	9	15
Max boat draft - approximately	1.6	2.4	2.4
Max boat all up weight - approximately	< 3T	< 5T	< 18 T
Price per unit
Price per unit (min order 50)
Price per unit (min order 100)

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Laatst bijgewerkt: 12 april 2005

Why another yacht storage cradle ?

Particular areas of improvement include but are by no means limited to:

MCM Cradle Specifications:

Prijzen (ex BTW & Transport in Eur)

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