I just bought a 2000 model year Catalina 18 and want to add on a mast raising system as I single hand a lot. Anyone out there have any knowledge on how to build one? Or, where to buy one? Thanks
At one time there were a number of home made mast raising systems posted here . Several of them were from owners of h23s, .Check the archives . If you want me to tell you how I stepped our mast using my stepping plank let me know .I just bought a 2000 model year Catalina 18 and want to add on a mast raising system as I single hand a lot. Anyone out there have any knowledge on how to build one? Or, where to buy one? Thanks
Pictures, we got pictures: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li7SadZL8ekIf I can see a picture of it, I can make one.
Took your advice and did the Google Search route. ("Hello") Had forgotten the term Gin Pole and that was key of course. Have since downloaded approx. 50 pages of various designs, and now the gears are turning, just have to make up my shopping list now and locate the parts.You could do a Google search on the words "gin pole mast".
Howdy, and welcome.Took your advice and did the Google Search route. ("Hello") Had forgotten the term Gin Pole and that was key of course. Have since downloaded approx. 50 pages of various designs, and now the gears are turning, just have to make up my shopping list now and locate the parts.
Thanks to All who responded.
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Very nice system. Thanks for the video !!Pictures, we got pictures: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li7SadZL8ek
Hello, I engineered one for my 17' boat which has about an 18' mast. I'd send you pictures and instructions if you know away. It works extremely easy and you don't have to worry about it leaning to one side or tripping all over.That's where my challenge is. If I can see a picture of it, I can make one. Not really a design guy, so that's where I need someone who knows the engineering of the thing. Thanks