Boat cradle: six adjustable tripods (Marina Tortuga, Varna)

Project status and photos to help a welder assess the job. Parts are on-site at Marina Tortuga, Mladost district, Varna.

Created from project notes and photos. Location: Marina Tortuga, Mladost, Varna.

Short description

Six adjustable tripod stands form a cradle for hauling the sailing boat. Joints have been tack-welded (proof-of-concept) and require proper welding by an experienced welder. Estimated urgent work: 3–4 hours to finish the critical joints. Optional additional work: another ~3–4 hours of lighter welding and adjustments.

Note: the original detailed task list markdown could not be fetched automatically; this page was assembled from the available photos index and project notes. See photos below for joint detail and padding/fixtures.

Photo gallery (selected)

overview 1
Overview — assembled tripods and general layout.
overview 2
Overview — different angle showing spacing and pads.
lower joint
Lower joint detail — shows tack welds and tube ends that need proper welding.
upper joint
Upper joint / adjustable section — inspect for alignment and weld penetration needs.
pad
Pad and hooking details — contact surfaces to the hull; check rubber and reinforcement.
reinforcement
Insert and reinforcement plates — likely require clean welding and correct penetration.
rubber profile
Rubber profile used on pads to protect hull contact.
wrap metal
Metal wrap / strap detail — may need trimming or finishing.