look for any signs of damage on the straps before using them - you must replace any straps that are significantly damaged Most ratchet straps used in the UK have a label attached to them with information about their strength and how they can be used.

Draw a centerline on the piece of wood and transfer the whole shape by stationing your cutout or template on the centerline. Then draw around the template, and flip the template over to get the other, exactly match-ing side. Loop (choke) lashing is particularly effective when these loads are carried at an angle over the headboard of a vehicle or trailer. You must use a minimum of 2 loop (choke) lashings for this type of load unless each item is individually clamped to the headboard. a high-friction surface with a certified coefficient of friction is used between the load and load bed

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Frictional lashing is most effective when the angle of the lashing relative to the load bed is as close to vertical as possible. If the angle is less than 30°, the lashing will not be effective. inspect any straps involved in a load shift incident - do not use them if they’re worn or damaged, even if the damage appears to be minor Cut out the wood; then lay the an-chor on the two pieces and, lining up on the centerline, mark the positions of the crown, fluke, and shank recesses. I know there are rubber alternatives, but looking on Transair they seem a little more expensive (not sure if they're cheaper elsewhere, but I'm not specifically looking at that).

If this is not possible (for example, if it would overload an axle), you must use an additional method of securing. You could: Gather the necessary supplies: two pieces of 2×4 lumber, metal corner braces, and screws. You’ll also need a saw, drill, wrench, and screwdriver.Provided you have time inthe lift dropping the rudder out is fine. Providied the cradle is big enough to provide support as you take strain off the slings then you will be best putting the boat into this first so that she is fully settled with the weight on the keel before putting props in all round. There is a real risk of dammage if you put a prop in before all the load is off the hoist of the prop causing excessive pressurein a single spot. As said elsewhere you may well find that the boat pivots as the weight comes off. You will also need to ensure that the boat stays upright. If you havn't done this before please get somebody who has done a few to help. Once settled in the cradle a good number of props tied together as shown on the Saddler should be fine. Make sure that the props are positioned on strong areas of the hull. If you are determined to leave the mast up strip off all you can, frap rigging hard to prevent vibration and even consider wrapping a warm round and round the mast as a 'vortex shredder'. I personnally thing the right size cradle is the thing to get and take away a lot of trouble and worry. First of all, you’ll need a high quality chisel with a 1/2″ blade. The “secret” of good woodworking is to make sure your edged tools are really sharp. Take the time to dress your new or old tool on a good Arkansas stone using light oil as a lubricant. Take great care to keep the angle con-stant as you stroke the stone; other-wise you’ll be rounding the edge rather than sharpening it. When you can shave a hair from your arm, you’ve got the edge sharp enough.