My ODAY 192 is docked in Mashpee, MA (Cape Cod). I am looking for a referral to a person in
the cape cod area that can de-rig and rig an ODAY192. Much thanks for anyone who can
help me here.
Are you asking for assistance in stepping and un-stepping the mast plus the associated items?
If so, the process is simple enough. The mast can be hefted up in place.
When raising the mast on my O'Day 19:
• attach the side shrouds and back stay
• attach the jib halyard to a shackle on the bow stem fitting (leaving the forward hole open for the forestay pin)
• support the mast at the stern raising it up about 4-6 feet up from the cockpit deck
• slide the mast backwards until you can attach the rear pin/bolt for the tabernacle hinge
At this point you need to lift the mast. I'm 62 and can do it myself. I lift the mast while using the jib halyard running through the mast cleat to keep the mast at the level I have hoisted it. If no shrouds get tangled (they often do), I can lift mine up and insert the forestay pin in about 2 minutes.
For the first time (or if you are not comfortable of lifting up to 50 lbs), have 2 or 3 friends assist by holding the main and jib halyard ends (cleat off the other end at the mast base). These people will keep the mast from swinging side-to-side AND help raise the mast. The extra hands will be helpful if the shrouds need any adjustments. Once the mast is almost vertical, it is very stable.
On a larger boat I use a gin-pole with the mainsheet blocks for mechanical advantage. I attach a bridle on each side to keep the mast and gin-pole from swaying side to side.
