How ridgid should my boat be?

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240sxguy
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How ridgid should my boat be?

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I have my boat sitting with one dolly under the keel in the front and a pair under the transom. If I lean on the bow of the boat, it twists quite a bit. The transom does not come off of the dollys in the back.

is this normal? Or do I have some structural problems going on here? It gives more than I would expect, however maybe that is why people say they ride so well.

Evan
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Sounds a bit much too me. got a pic of the level of deflection?
Peter Stransky
1962 Cortland Custom Sea Lancer
Wilmington, Delaware
240sxguy
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Post by 240sxguy »

Ill take a video of it with my camera tomorrow or the next day. I would say I can push on the topside of the bow (pushing it down) on one side and it will deflect a couple of inches. Very noticeably twisting the boat.

Evan
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Post by thegammas »

Cool - looking forward to it - I've always thought mine flexed alot as well, but in the water the ride is great
Peter Stransky
1962 Cortland Custom Sea Lancer
Wilmington, Delaware
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