While I am sure your boat will come off the ground ok, Fred, remember that in the days of sail before dry docks were widely available and before coppered bottoms (started by the Royal Navy in the 1770s), careening was a hazardous and time-consuming operation that could easily be the end of a vessel. Everything had to come off the ship, including her upper masts and rigging, guns, stores, etc, and the crew camped out ashore (as you are now doing). Rich Gano Calypso (GB42 Hull # 295) Panama City area, FL