I need to go up the mast on two 1993 Hunter 27 sloops and replace the topping lifts.
Before getting there I'm wondering if I can get some advice about what I can expect to find.
1. Tools: screwdrivers, pliers, needle nose, channel locks?
2. Line: 1/4" 27 m, solid braid cotton? Single eye splice or should a shackle be put on one line before going up?
3. Will there be a pin that needs to be removed and put back?
I've used a spotter scope and binoculars to no avail when trying to examine the rigging and hardware from the deck/dock. Any details I may be overlooking?
After all, if you saw my motley crew of old salty geezers and former hipsters who will be hoisting me up in a Bosn's Chair you'd appreciate why I just want to do this exercise once per boat!
Before getting there I'm wondering if I can get some advice about what I can expect to find.
1. Tools: screwdrivers, pliers, needle nose, channel locks?
2. Line: 1/4" 27 m, solid braid cotton? Single eye splice or should a shackle be put on one line before going up?
3. Will there be a pin that needs to be removed and put back?
I've used a spotter scope and binoculars to no avail when trying to examine the rigging and hardware from the deck/dock. Any details I may be overlooking?
After all, if you saw my motley crew of old salty geezers and former hipsters who will be hoisting me up in a Bosn's Chair you'd appreciate why I just want to do this exercise once per boat!
