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This 36' Sea Ray aft cabin motor yacht was hauled and blocked for the winter. The yard neglected to use enough blocks under the keel. She is blocked in 2 places under her keel.

This boat weighs more than 18,000 # wet and has a foam filled keel and needs at least 4 blocks (5 would be better) under her. The keel was severely crushed and will need extensive repairs.

As you will see in the photos the blocking board is also crushed.

The amount of force needed to crush the wood 2 x 6 to half of it's original width is enormous.

How is your boat blocked ?

She's a beauty....and in such wonderful condition.

Not for long

Hey gomer, did you hear something strange ......A kind of crunching and braking sound.?

Nope. It must be quit'in time.

Hard to see from this angle, the sides of the keel have bulged far enough to blow off the paint.

The yard is filled with improperly blocked boats of all sizes.

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She's a beauty....and in such wonderful condition.

Not for long

This vessel is now wintering at an excellent marina for less expense and she is properly blocked. With 6 double blocks under her keel to spread the load!

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