Using hydraulic lift to lift catamaran which has stringers on bridge deck

[workmaster2n]

My catamaran has stringers that run the length of that bridge deck. The stringers are probably about 30cm/1 foot apart. Would I be able to be lifted at a yard that uses a hydraulic lifting trailer or does the bridge deck need to be flat?

For some reason, the photo is upside down. Probably because I am based in Australia.

[Tin Tin]

Ask the yard operator. These things come with different set ups, some have adjustable arms (widthwise) and use air cushions/bunks to support the hull (which is what I would use if I had to) others have padded supports that in your case would need to be placed accurately. I have seen many cats on these machines, however hard to generalise for specific instances.

[Lee Jerry]

The trailer sports generally go as far outboard against the hulls as possible. So only the clearance there is the issue.



Can't tell from the pic, but I would think you'd be OK. But of course as Tin Tin said, the operator has the best opinion.