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step1
Distance from 12" below Waterline to Bow of Frame
  • Start measuring at the bow 12" below the waterline
  • Measure up and over the top of bow to where the frame begins
  • Write this measurement in Square aa on your Dry-Dock Cover form
step7
Width of Dry-Dock Cover, Port to Starboard

  • Start measuring 12" inches below the port waterline
  • Measure up and over the first rib End measurement 12" below the starboard waterline
  • Write this measurement into on your Dry-Dock Cover form
step2
Distance from Bow of Frame to First Rib

  • Start measuring on the bow of the frame
  • Measure to the center joint of the fist rib
  • Write this measurement in {short description of image} on your Dry-Dock Cover form
step8
Repeat Width of Dry-Dock Cover, Port to Starboard

  • Repeat step seven for each rib
  • Write each measurements in the corresponding on your Dry-Dock Cover form
  • Continue until you have measured all ribs of the frame
step3
Distance Between Ribs
  • Continue measuring the distance from one rib to the next until all the distances are measured
  • Write these measurements in the corresponding {short description of image} on your Dry-Dock Cover form

 

step9
Forward Measurement, Ridgepole to Gunnel
along first rib
  • Measure along rib from ridgepole to gunnel
  • Write measurement in on your Dry-Dock Cover form
step4
Distance from Last Rib to the Stern

  • Start measuring at the center joint of the last rib to the stern of the frame
  • Write this measurement in the corresponding {short description of image} on your Dry-Dock Cover form

 

step10
Midship Measurement, Ridgepole to Gunnel

  • Measure along midship rib from ridgepole to gunnel
  • Write measurement in on your Dry-Dock Cover form indicating rib number
step5
Distance from Stern to 12" below Waterline

  • Start measuring at the stern of the frame Measure to 12" below the stern waterline.
  • Write this measurement in square on your Dry-Dock Cover form.
step11
Aft Measurement, Ridgepole to Gunnel

  • Measure along aft rib from ridgepole to gunnel
  • Write Measurement in on your Dry-Dock Cover form
step6
Ridgepole Length, Bow to Stern
  • Start measuring from the bow of the frame
  • Measure up and along the length of the ridgepole to the stern
  • End your measurement at the stern of the frame
  • Write the measurement in the marked Ridgepole Length on the Dry-Dock Cover form

Measuring Tip: If you don't have anyone to help you hold the end of your tape measure, tape the ruler to your boat as you extend it.
Measuring Tip: Turn your tape measure over so the tape of the ruler fits the round curve of the tubing.
 
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