Estimated weight of top cap on 18' single console bass boat?

[bubbaajack]

Prepping for resto on my Astro. Does anybody have an estimated weight of top cap on 18' single console bass boat? my carpenter wants to build my new garage so the trusses will hold it at 3 or 4 points. Also any ideas if the cockpit floor is bonded to both cap and stringers? Thank You.

 

[ahmincha]

I do not know the weight of the cap on your boat. but can tell you that the cap on my 2250 cuddy cabin can be carried by 4 guys heavy but we carried it. my guess on my top would be 700 lbs

 

[bubbaajack]

I do not know the weight of the cap on your boat. but can tell you that the cap on my 2250 cuddy cabin can be carried by 4 guys heavy but we carried it. my guess on my top would be 700 lbs

Thanks for the info. I will estimate/guess at 500lbs and since I have no helpers I think the plan will be to set 4 hoist points that can carry 200 lbs each. I am meeting the contractor in the AM to see what the truss safe load is. I have a ball park idea now, thank you again!