Topic: Beaching legs
If you have a Contessa 26, just have the legs set up to where stands would go when boat is in yard...take a look at pics of my RHIANNON on photo page, basically she will stand level on her own, but just need two on either side so she doesn't fall over sideways. Don't need anything at stem nor stern. just have flat pieces of plywood 8"x8" with carpet on them. No need to re-inforce anywhere.
Correct me anyone if he's talking about anything other than a type of stand...if it's those vertical things the guy on ATOM used, then I am not privy to knowledge of them and a Contessa 26.