"Turning Over" Techniques

[Haleys Comet]

I'm sure there are many methods of turning the boat over to service the bottom so I'm looking for ideas to flip a '41 17' Delux and secure it with means to be mobile. I have talked to a few of my fellow riggers and have some thoughts on how to do it. All input is greatly appreciated. Note: I do not have an overhead bridge crane. What do these boat weigh w/o the drive train??
Thanks in advance,
Steve

[Theurkauf]

There are lots of old posts that cover flipping boats. A quick search of the forum should get you lots of information. I used the method described in Don Danenberg's book on Runabout Restoration, which requires a couple of one ton chain hoists that you can get from NAPAh. The Danenberg book describes the procedure better than I can, and is very useful. As for weight, I believe my '50 17 ft sportsman is somewhere around 2000 lb complete. The engine is a pretty good chunk of that.

[Captbob626]

Here's what I did. There are more than one way to skin a cat.
I bought 4 wheelbarrow wheels fron harbor Freight, about $6.00 each. I took the tires off and got a 1/2" shaft. I bought 2 straps with reatchets at Home Depot. I sandwiched the wheels between 2 2x6's. Anchored one side to my garage wall the other I put together 2 2x4 and 1 2x4. Here are some pictures: Feel free to give me a call if you need help.
Bob 609 226 9122 NJ

[Haleys Comet]

Thanks Bob,
I like the idea, simple but effective. I recieved the Danenberg Restoration Guide and theres a lot of good info in there that I would not have thought of so it was well worth the small fee. I also noticed that the folks featured in the upolstery section (Tupper and Twiggs are the people who did all my previous work on a few of my old boats including my current 1969 42' Chrisa Craft Commander, small world, but they do GREAT work. I will call you as I progress with any questions, thanks again!
Steve