Following Phil's reasoning: my cradle's are apporimately 144 sq. inches in area, x 4 is 576 sq. inches. Divide that by the 240 lb. boat weight= 2.4 lbs/ sq. inch.

If the experts say "hang" the boat I would consider that "best Practice", but it isn't high on my priority list. One day though! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

My 2 cents.