{"id":991799,"date":"2026-11-10T03:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T03:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/yacht-cradle-requirements\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T03:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T03:00:48","slug":"yacht-cradle-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/yacht-cradle-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Yacht Cradle Requirements: What to Specify and Check"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\n<p>A yacht cradle has to match your hull, not just your length overall. You need the boat\u2019s length, beam, draft and builder-stated weight, support pads that land on frames and bulkheads, most of the load carried by the keel, firm level ground, and a cradle that is checked before and after every use. Local yard rules then sit on top of all this, so confirm them before you book a lift.<\/p>\n<p>This guide is for owners, brokers and operators who need to specify, hire or approve a cradle for storage, a survey, a refit or transport. It covers the details a cradle builder asks for, how supports should be placed, what to inspect, and what changes from yard to yard.<\/p>\n<div data-blg-cta=\"after_tldr\" data-blg-cta-layout=\"banner\" style=\"margin:28px 0;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &apos;Segoe UI&apos;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\">\n<div style=\"border-radius:26px;padding:min(22px,3.2vw);background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%,#eed1d1 0 150px,rgba(255,255,255,0) 151px),radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%,#eed1d1 0 130px,rgba(255,255,255,0) 131px),linear-gradient(180deg,#f3e1e1 0%,#f9f0f0 100%)\">\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden\">\n<div style=\"padding:34px 30px;text-align:center\">\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.3;background:#9f0101;color:#ffffff\">Vessel Flag<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:26px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:#1f2937;margin:0\">Keep Yacht Paperwork Moving Ashore<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:56px;height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:#9f0101;margin:12px 0 14px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:44em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\">VesselFlag prepares and files private yacht registration applications, with remote support for owners, brokers and companies.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;padding:13px 22px 13px 26px;background:#9f0101;color:#ffffff\">Explore yacht registration services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"tldr\" tabindex=\"-1\">TL;DR<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Give the cradle builder the length, beam, draft, weight, hull type, hull drawings or a lifting plan, and photos of the underside.<\/li>\n<li>Pads belong where the hull is built to take load, clear of shafts, propellers, fins and transducers.<\/li>\n<li>The keel should carry most of the weight. One owner\u2019s manual puts the minimum at 60% on the keel, with hull pads taking no more than 30 to 40%.<\/li>\n<li>Set the cradle on firm, level ground, check it before and after each lift, and take any damaged item out of service.<\/li>\n<li>Boatyards set their own procedures, so follow the yard\u2019s checklist and the lift manufacturer\u2019s requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"table-of-contents\" tabindex=\"-1\">Inhalts\u00fcbersicht<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-a-cradle-builder-needs-to-know-about-your-yacht\">What a cradle builder needs to know about your yacht<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-supports-should-match-the-hull\">How supports should match the hull<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-many-supports-and-how-far-apart\">How many supports, and how far apart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#material-blocking-and-what-to-avoid\">Material, blocking and what to avoid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ground-level-and-stability\">Ground, level and stability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#lifting-and-transport-checks\">Lifting and transport checks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-depends-on-the-yard-not-the-rulebook\">What depends on the yard, not the rulebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-cradle-details-matter-for-registration-and-inspections\">Why cradle details matter for registration and inspections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#our-view-on-cradles-and-ownership-paperwork\">Our view on cradles and ownership paperwork<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#registering-your-yacht-while-it-is-ashore\">Registering your yacht while it is ashore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sources\">Quellen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-a-cradle-builder-needs-to-know-about-your-yacht\" tabindex=\"-1\">What a cradle builder needs to know about your yacht<\/h2>\n<p>A cradle is made to fit a particular hull. One equipment supplier says you need at least the length, beam, draft and weight, the hull type (motor, sailing or catamaran), hull drawings or a lifting plan so the pads can be located on frames and bulkheads, and photos of the bottom and keel so the pads avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigisped-me.net\/yacht-cradle-rental\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shafts, propellers, fins and transducers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another cradle maker lists the measurements as hull length, beam at ground level, support-point width, support-point height and boat weight. It adds that the weight should come from the builder or the boat\u2019s papers rather than an estimate (<a href=\"https:\/\/cradleb.com\/en\/blog\/measurements-to-choose-boat-cradle\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cradle B<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Collect this before you call anyone:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Detail<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Length overall<\/td>\n<td>Sets the cradle length and the number of supports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum beam<\/td>\n<td>The cradle must be at least as wide as the widest part of the hull<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Draft and keel type<\/td>\n<td>Decides where the keel block sits and how deep the cradle must be<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight (builder\u2019s figure)<\/td>\n<td>Sets the structural rating; do not estimate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hull type<\/td>\n<td>Sailing, motor and catamaran hulls need different support layouts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lines or lifting plan<\/td>\n<td>Shows where frames and bulkheads are, so pads land on strong structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Photos of the underside<\/td>\n<td>Show shafts, struts, fins, transducers and anything the pads must avoid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you have a builder\u2019s certificate or original documentation, keep it with the file. Our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/bauzertifikat-fur-yachten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bauzertifikat f\u00fcr Yachten<\/a> explains what it is and why it is useful when a vessel\u2019s details are questioned.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"weigh-up-the-real-weight\" tabindex=\"-1\">Weigh up the real weight<\/h3>\n<p>The weight on the builder\u2019s plate or papers is usually the empty or design figure. What sits on the cradle is the boat as it is on the day. The Isle of Man government\u2019s safe-storage leaflet advises <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.im\/media\/1371197\/safe-storage-of-boats-ashore-leaflet-2020.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">removing excess weight<\/a> before lifting a boat out of the water: fresh water, bilge water, gas bottles, and loose gear such as chains and anchors, plus sails and masts where possible. A lighter boat is easier on the cradle and on the lift.<\/p>\n<p>The same leaflet says to follow the boat builder\u2019s guidance before lifting or supporting the boat. If the builder published a lifting or storage plan, give it to the yard.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-supports-should-match-the-hull\" tabindex=\"-1\">How supports should match the hull<\/h2>\n<p>The cradle\u2019s job is to put the load where the hull can take it. The supplier guidance describes pads that meet the hull along frames and bulkheads, a keel block under the keel, and rails or side supports arranged to share the rest of the load. The aim is that no support pushes hard into one patch of the hull (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigisped-me.net\/yacht-cradle-rental\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cigisped Middle East<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sailing-yachts\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sailing yachts<\/h3>\n<p>The keel block does most of the work on a ballasted sailing yacht. The side supports steady the boat and share the remainder. A manual for one production yacht sets a concrete rule of thumb: at least 60% of the weight on the keel, with the pads under the hull bearing no more than 30 to 40% of the total. It also says not to put weight on the keel further aft than the last keel bolt (<a href=\"https:\/\/groups.io\/g\/csoa\/attachment\/48740\/0\/CS36%20Manual.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CS36 owner\u2019s manual<\/a>). Treat those figures as one builder\u2019s guidance for one design, and ask your own builder or surveyor for the equivalent on your boat.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"motor-yachts-and-catamarans\" tabindex=\"-1\">Motor yachts and catamarans<\/h3>\n<p>Motor yachts have wider bottoms, engines and running gear, so the pad strategy changes. Catamarans need parallel support lines under both hulls. The supplier guidance makes the same point: the layout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigisped-me.net\/yacht-cradle-rental\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">changes with hull type<\/a>, which is why the hull type is on the list of details to supply.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"width-overhangs-and-stability\" tabindex=\"-1\">Width, overhangs and stability<\/h3>\n<p>A cradle that is too narrow can tip. Canadian yacht club guidance on marine railway cradles warns that a cradle built too narrow can lead to tipping because of long overhangs. It also asks owners to check that the cradle gauge suits the boat and to consider the maximum beam amidships (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcyc.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/QCYC_files\/members\/Marine_Railway_Cradles.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">QCYC<\/a>). Accurate measurements are the starting point, and the stability of the whole assembly is the test.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"adjustability\" tabindex=\"-1\">Adjustability<\/h3>\n<p>A UK cradle maker explains that its cradles use adjustable screw jacks so the boat sits in the cradle without being trapped. For a second-hand cradle it suggests checking overall length, number of support pads, a width at least as wide as the widest part of the beam, and leg length (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennamast.com\/boat-cradle-faqs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tennamast<\/a>). Adjustment lets you fine-tune contact after the boat is down, which matters when the hull shape is not a standard one.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-supports-and-how-far-apart\" tabindex=\"-1\">How many supports, and how far apart<\/h2>\n<p>There is no single worldwide number, because it depends on the hull, the weight and the yard\u2019s rules. The available guidance gives useful anchors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Isle of Man leaflet prefers continuous keel support where possible, says supports should never be spaced more than 3 ft apart, and advises extra bow and stern supports where people will be working aboard, especially on short-keel sailing boats (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.im\/media\/1371197\/safe-storage-of-boats-ashore-leaflet-2020.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Isle of Man government<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>A marine consultant\u2019s blocking guidance puts jackstands about 8 to 10 ft apart along each side of the vessel (<a href=\"https:\/\/stevedmarineconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hauling-Blocking199-EDFINAL.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Out of Their Element<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those two figures describe different parts of the arrangement (the leaflet is about keel and block spacing, the consultant about side jackstands), so do not read them as a conflict. What you can take from both is that supports are closely spaced under the keel and more widely spaced at the sides, and that a surveyor or the yard should confirm the count for your boat.<\/p>\n<p>Typical manufacturer ranges exist, but they are product-specific. Ask the cradle supplier for the rated weight and length range of the exact model, and make sure your yacht\u2019s weight sits comfortably inside it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"material-blocking-and-what-to-avoid\" tabindex=\"-1\">Material, blocking and what to avoid<\/h2>\n<p>The official safe-storage leaflet does not set a cradle material specification, so material requirements come from the cradle builder, the yard and your insurer. What it does say is practical: link and brace composite supports, and drive hardwood wedges hard home (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.im\/media\/1371197\/safe-storage-of-boats-ashore-leaflet-2020.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Isle of Man government<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Where a yard uses blocks rather than a purpose-built cradle, the marine consultant\u2019s guidance says blocking material must be strong, compression resistant, sound, rot-free and durable. Concrete blocks and oil drums are unsuitable. It also says to discard split, rotted or damaged blocks, to make sure every block touches the keel, and to block the vessel level so water drains (<a href=\"https:\/\/stevedmarineconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hauling-Blocking199-EDFINAL.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Out of Their Element<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>A few practical checks follow from that:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Look at the cradle\u2019s welds, feet and moving parts, including screw threads, before the boat goes in.<\/li>\n<li>Look at any timber or wedges for splits or rot.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure pads are clean and sit flat against the hull.<\/li>\n<li>Check that nothing bears on a propeller shaft, strut, fin or transducer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"ground-level-and-stability\" tabindex=\"-1\">Ground, level and stability<\/h2>\n<p>A good cradle on bad ground is still a bad arrangement. The official leaflet says to use a properly designed cradle on firm, level ground with added stability provision, and to check the security of the site regularly (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.im\/media\/1371197\/safe-storage-of-boats-ashore-leaflet-2020.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Isle of Man government<\/a>). The yacht manual adds that the cradle should be placed or shimmed so the hull sits on a level plane and water flows to the overboard drains (<a href=\"https:\/\/groups.io\/g\/csoa\/attachment\/48740\/0\/CS36%20Manual.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CS36 owner\u2019s manual<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>After heavy rain or a hard frost, look at the ground under the feet. Soft or settling ground is the usual reason a boat that was level in October is leaning in March.<\/p>\n<p>If people will be working under the boat for power-washing, a survey or repairs, the blocking guidance says to always support the keel (<a href=\"https:\/\/stevedmarineconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hauling-Blocking199-EDFINAL.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Out of Their Element<\/a>). Make sure the yard\u2019s cradle does not rely on the lifting equipment alone while anyone is underneath.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lifting-and-transport-checks\" tabindex=\"-1\">Lifting and transport checks<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"slings-and-lifting-gear\" tabindex=\"-1\">Slings and lifting gear<\/h3>\n<p>For a haul-out, the yacht manual places the forward sling near the forward main bulkhead and the aft sling near the main companionway. It says slings should never sit on a propeller shaft or strut, and that carpet pads or old towels laid flat against the hull protect the gelcoat (<a href=\"https:\/\/groups.io\/g\/csoa\/attachment\/48740\/0\/CS36%20Manual.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CS36 owner\u2019s manual<\/a>). Again, that is for one design: your builder\u2019s lifting plan comes first.<\/p>\n<p>For larger yachts, UK government guidance on lifting gear on large commercial yachts says gear must be visually checked before use and again after use. It recommends an annual thorough inspection by a competent person for equipment exposed to deterioration. It also says damaged equipment must not be used and should be scrapped, quarantined or repaired (<a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/5e9da751d3bf7f0319b8b284\/MGN_618__M__-_Large_commercial_yachts_-_guidance_for_the_control_and_operation_of_lifing_gear.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MGN 618<\/a>). Anything suspected of having carried an excessive load comes out of service until a competent person has examined it.<\/p>\n<p>That guidance is written for large commercial yachts, but the routine is a sound benchmark for any owner asking a yard how its cradle and lifting kit are inspected.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1794134367658_Slings-and-lifting-gear.jpeg\" alt=\"Slings and lifting gear\"><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"shipping-on-a-cradle\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shipping on a cradle<\/h3>\n<p>If the yacht is going by sea, the cradle becomes part of the cargo plan. A German marine insurer\u2019s transport guidance says corrosion status and weather tightness of holds should be checked before loading. It says valuable parts such as the propeller, shaft, mast, rudder and navigation equipment need particular protection. Lashing points must be strong and tested or certified, and edge protectors should stop taut straps damaging the hull (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hdi.global\/globalassets\/_local\/international\/downloads\/group_transport-of-boats-and-yachts\/hrc_specialist-information_marine_yachttransporte_int_en.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HDI<\/a>). One yacht shipping guide describes lift-on lift-off carriage using a bespoke steel cradle built for correct load distribution and stability, with loadmasters attending (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersandmay.com\/guide\/how-to-ship-a-yacht-internationally-the-complete-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Peters &amp; May<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>If you are arranging transport as part of a change of flag, our <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/dienstleistungen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serviceseite<\/a> lists yacht transportation among the services we can arrange.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-depends-on-the-yard-not-the-rulebook\" tabindex=\"-1\">What depends on the yard, not the rulebook<\/h2>\n<p>There is no single worldwide cradle standard that every yard applies. A US industry standard preview says each facility should develop its own operating procedure or checklist, check the applicable federal, state or local requirements, and follow the lift manufacturer\u2019s requirements and the owner\u2019s manual (<a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.ansi.org\/preview-pages\/ABYC\/preview_TY-28.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ABYC<\/a>). It also says the boat should not be supported solely by lifting equipment when people are under or near it.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, ask the yard before you book:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does it supply the cradle, or must you bring your own?<\/li>\n<li>What maximum weight, length and beam does its lift handle?<\/li>\n<li>Does it need a drawing, lifting plan or surveyor\u2019s input?<\/li>\n<li>Who is responsible for the cradle\u2019s inspection record?<\/li>\n<li>Does your insurer require a particular method for winter storage?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A yard that is used to your type of vessel will usually answer these in one call.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-cradle-details-matter-for-registration-and-inspections\" tabindex=\"-1\">Why cradle details matter for registration and inspections<\/h2>\n<p>Yacht cradle questions tend to come up at the same moments as paperwork: a pre-purchase survey, a flag change, a refit, or an inspection. The same dimensions and weight you give a cradle builder appear in the documents behind a registration file. If a vessel changes flag, it may be hauled out for survey work, and the yard will want the facts above.<\/p>\n<p>Inspectors also look at the overall condition of a vessel. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/psc-inspection-yachts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PSC inspections for yachts<\/a> covers what inspectors check and how to prepare, and <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/yacht-interior-refit-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yacht interior refit compliance<\/a> is worth reading if you are hauling out for a refit. If you are new to the subject, <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/international-yacht-flag-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">international yacht flag registration<\/a> explains how flags work.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"our-view-on-cradles-and-ownership-paperwork\" tabindex=\"-1\">Our view on cradles and ownership paperwork<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>We are a private consultancy, not a registry or a shipyard, and we do not build cradles. What we see every week is how much smoother a haul-out, survey or transfer goes when the vessel\u2019s facts are in order before anyone books a lift.<\/p>\n<p>Length, beam, draft, weight and builder\u2019s documents should agree across the cradle order, the survey and the registration file. When they do not, projects stall while someone chases a drawing or a certificate.<\/p>\n<p>That is why we prepare and file registration applications for owners, companies and brokers remotely, under flags such as Poland, San Marino, UK Part 1, Malta, Palau, the Marshall Islands, the Cayman Islands and the Cook Islands, and help with company formation, MMSI radio licences and flag transfers. The certificates are issued by the flag registries, and our job is to get the application right.<\/p>\n<p>If a flag change means a haul-out, plan the paperwork and the cradle together, and ask the yard early what it needs.<\/p>\n<p><em>Vessel Flag<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"registering-your-yacht-while-it-is-ashore\" tabindex=\"-1\">Registering your yacht while it is ashore<\/h2>\n<p>Many owners use time on the hard to sort out ownership and registration. Our published one-off prices start at \u20ac320 for Poland and \u20ac290 for San Marino, and at \u20ac550 for UK Part 1. Malta starts at \u20ac849 and Palau at \u20ac700. Marshall Islands registration has a \u20ac250 service fee plus registry fees, and Cayman Islands registration a \u20ac450 service fee plus registry fees. Cook Islands registration is quoted per yacht.<\/p>\n<p>For UK Part 1, owners can register personally if eligible, through their existing company (UK or eligible foreign, for example a Delaware corporation) or through a new UK LTD. We can also arrange the radio side: an MMSI radio licence is \u20ac149 in Poland, \u20ac150 in the UK and \u20ac200 in San Marino, each VAT included with no annual fees. The UK licence takes one day, and the Polish licence takes 4 to 6 weeks after registration. Poland provisional papers take 2 to 5 days, and a San Marino provisional certificate takes 2 to 6 days, which is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1771260086041_vesselflag.jpg\" alt=\"Vessel Flag\"><\/p>\n<p>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/dienstleistungen\/mmsi-funklizenz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MMSI radio licence page<\/a> for the radio options, or our <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/company-formation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Firmengr\u00fcndungsservice<\/a> if you want the yacht owned through a company.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" tabindex=\"-1\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"what-details-do-i-need-to-order-a-yacht-cradle\" tabindex=\"-1\">What details do I need to order a yacht cradle?<\/h3>\n<p>Give the supplier your yacht\u2019s length, beam, draft, builder-stated weight and hull type. Add hull drawings or a lifting plan and photos of the underside, so pads land on frames and bulkheads and stay clear of shafts, fins and transducers.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-much-weight-should-the-keel-carry\" tabindex=\"-1\">How much weight should the keel carry?<\/h3>\n<p>It depends on the design, so follow your builder\u2019s guidance. One production yacht manual asks for at least 60% of the weight on the keel and no more than 30 to 40% on the hull pads. The keel block should do most of the work on a sailing yacht.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-i-leave-a-yacht-in-a-cradle-over-winter\" tabindex=\"-1\">Can I leave a yacht in a cradle over winter?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if the cradle is properly designed, set on firm level ground with added stability provision, and checked regularly. Remove excess weight first, and look at the ground and the supports after bad weather. Ask your insurer and the yard for any storage conditions.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"who-sets-the-cradle-rules-the-yard-or-a-regulator\" tabindex=\"-1\">Who sets the cradle rules, the yard or a regulator?<\/h3>\n<p>In most cases the yard sets its own procedure, within local rules and the lift manufacturer\u2019s requirements. Ask the yard for its checklist and weight limits before you book. Larger commercial yachts also have UK guidance on lifting gear inspection.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"do-you-build-or-supply-cradles\" tabindex=\"-1\">Do you build or supply cradles?<\/h3>\n<p>No. We prepare and file yacht registration applications and arrange related services such as MMSI licences, company formation and transport. For the cradle itself, speak to the yard or a cradle manufacturer with your yacht\u2019s measurements ready.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\" tabindex=\"-1\">Quellen<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigisped-me.net\/yacht-cradle-rental\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yacht Cradle Rental, Cigisped Middle East<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.im\/media\/1371197\/safe-storage-of-boats-ashore-leaflet-2020.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Safe Storage of Boats Ashore, Isle of Man government<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cradleb.com\/en\/blog\/measurements-to-choose-boat-cradle\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Which measurements do you need to choose a boat cradle? Cradle B<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcyc.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/QCYC_files\/members\/Marine_Railway_Cradles.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marine Railway Cradles, QCYC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennamast.com\/boat-cradle-faqs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cradle FAQs, Tennamast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/groups.io\/g\/csoa\/attachment\/48740\/0\/CS36%20Manual.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CS36 owner\u2019s manual<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stevedmarineconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Hauling-Blocking199-EDFINAL.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Out of Their Element, blocking guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/5e9da751d3bf7f0319b8b284\/MGN_618__M__-_Large_commercial_yachts_-_guidance_for_the_control_and_operation_of_lifing_gear.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MGN 618, Large commercial yachts: lifting gear<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hdi.global\/globalassets\/_local\/international\/downloads\/group_transport-of-boats-and-yachts\/hrc_specialist-information_marine_yachttransporte_int_en.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Transport of boats and yachts, HDI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersandmay.com\/guide\/how-to-ship-a-yacht-internationally-the-complete-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Ship a Yacht Internationally, Peters &amp; May<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.ansi.org\/preview-pages\/ABYC\/preview_TY-28.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ABYC TY-28 preview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ready to register while your yacht is ashore? See our <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/international-yacht-flag-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Optionen zur Registrierung von Flaggen<\/a>, pick the flag page that fits your vessel, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/flaggenregistrierung\/uk-teil-1-yachtregistrierung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yachtregistrierung im Vereinigten K\u00f6nigreich (Teil 1)<\/a> oder <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/flaggenregistrierung\/san-marino-yacht-registrierung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yachtregistrierung in San Marino<\/a>, and book a consultation with Vessel Flag.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"recommended\" tabindex=\"-1\">Empfohlen<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/yacht-interior-refit-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Konformit\u00e4tsbestimmungen bei der Yachtinnenausstattung: Was Eigner pr\u00fcfen m\u00fcssen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/bauzertifikat-fur-yachten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baubescheinigung f\u00fcr Yachten: Was sie ist und wie Sie sie erhalten<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/minimum-safe-manning-yachts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mindestbesatzung f\u00fcr Yachten: Wer ben\u00f6tigt ein Dokument?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>VesselFlag is a private consultancy that prepares and files yacht registration applications for owners. We are not a government body or flag registry; certificates are issued by the relevant registry. This article is general information, not legal advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .vgblk-rw-wrapper --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What a yacht cradle must match: hull measurements, support points, weight share on the keel, level ground and inspection, so your yacht sits safely ashore.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":991800,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[174],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-991799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/991799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=991799"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/991799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":991802,"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/991799\/revisions\/991802"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/991800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=991799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=991799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=991799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}