PROPER USE

Though the best way to insure you’re using our products safely is through our Brownell Safety Training Program, we’ve included a user manual, as well as the following diagrams for common scenarios.

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Sailboat – User Manual

This is the user manual for the Brownell Boat Stand System as used with sailboats and other vessels that have a keel construction.

Figures 1 & 2

We recommend using 6 or more stands.
Begin by placing the stands an even distance from each other along the boat – see Figure 1.
If the boat still has the rigging on, you will want to add an extra set of boat stands to ensure that the vessel remains safe in heavy winds.
Utilize the large size keel stands or wooden keel support (block) below the front and back of the keel construction to ensure that the base is stable for the boat.
We recommend using a small piece of plywood beneath each leg to prevent the leg from sinking, if the ground is loose in any way.
Turn the boat stand until it points against the boat’s center line – see Figure 2.

Figures 3 & 4

Place the boat stands for sailboats and vessels with keel construction with the adjustment screw in a straight 90-degree angle to the hull of the boat.
Put the security chain in the small groove, and tighten by gently pulling the stand backwards.
If one pair of your boat stands are placed facing the keel – or if the boat has a longer keel – pull the security chain below the keel and up on the other side.
For additional stability at the bow, use a stand that has a V-top.

NOTE: Never tie your cover on the stand, as it might pull them both away in a heavy wind. Tie the cover independently.

BASIC BOAT STAND USE:

This video will show you just how quick, safe, and easy the Brownell Boat Stands System can shore a boat. With over 2,000,000 Brownell Boat Stands in use, the system is proven safe and preferred by professionals world wide. Thanks to Niemiec Marine and Burr Bros. for their time and assistance in hauling and shoring these boats.

BOAT RACKS IN USE:

Brownell Boat Racks are a safe, easy, and affordable way to store boats. They can be used as wash and service racks at dry stack facilities. They are are also ideal for boat shows, dealer show rooms and boat yard storage. They are rated to 20,000 lbs./9,000 kgs. Boats can be quickly placed on the racks with a fork truck, travelift, trailer or hoist. For additional stability, a Brownell Boat Stand can be placed on each side.

BRBX & BRS41X: BOAT RACKS

See the Brownell Manual Boat Racks in action.

BL2: MANUAL BOAT LIFT

See the Brownell Manual Boat Lift in action.

BL3: HYDRAULIC BOAT LIFT

See the Brownell Hydraulic Boat Lift in action.

BD1 & BD2: BOAT DOLLIES

Brownell offers dollies in two sizes. The larger dolly will bear 20,000lbs. The smaller, medium duty, dolly will hold 8,000lbs. Acme threaded adjustments, non-marking wheels with brakes.

Top height adjustable from 29″ (73 cm) to 46″ (117 cm).