Sec. 6-Fig. 21
BOATS, LANDING CRAFT, IN CRADLES-FLOATING TYPE LOAD-FLAT CARS
Item
No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2.
B
8
4 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. Locate, as shown, against cradle longitudinal skid
members. Secure each to floor with four 60-D nails. Pre-drill for 60-D nails
and Items "D".
C
2 ea. Item "B".
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in. x 12 in. Locate against Items "B",
as shown. Secure lower piece to floor with three 30-D nails and top piece to
one below in like manner.
D
1 ea. Item "B".
1/2 in. x 6 in. lag screws. Locate in pre-drilled hole in Items "B" and turn into
cradle skid a minimum of 1/2 in. All Items "D" to be turned into skid members
an equal distance.
E
4
4 in. x 4 in. x 5 ft. Locate as shown. Secure each to floor with seven 60-D
nails.
F
4
4 in. x 4 in. length and cut to suit. Locate as shown and secure each to floor
with five 60-D nails.
Cradles must be strong enough to prevent failure in transit.
Boats must be adequately secured to cradles.
Units must have a minimum of 6 ft. of vacant floating space at each end.
See General Rules 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 15 and 19-A for further details.
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