Thanks so much . I have a wood shop as well can you me how long the 2x4 is and any other photos to detail the hoistMake yourself a gin pole out of some 2x4's, some hardware and your main sheet blocks. I have a wood shop and access to all kinds of tools so I had an easier time making mine than the folks with less to work with but it works well on my C22. The ratchet strap on the rear is probably unneeded since the cut out for the mast fits so well. I probably have $25 in it total.
Do you have any photos of how you rigged the Wichita? Also how long is your gin pole. Thanks for your helpMy gin pole is similar to Shotgun's except I added a small trailer winch instead of using the vang.
Do you have any photos of how you attached the winch? Any help appreciated. ThanksMy gin pole is similar to Shotgun's except I added a small trailer winch instead of using the vang.
Lito do you have any photos of the small winch and how you used it?My gin pole is similar to Shotgun's except I added a small trailer winch instead of using the vang.
Well, did you get pictures?I just lowered the mast on my 22 for the season yesterday. Once on the trailer, I attached a 14 ft extendable aluminum pole to the front of the trailer with a pulley at the top. A line from the trailers winch ran up the pole through the pulley and to the mast just above the spreaders. It was very easy and very safe to lower single handed.
Of Course Not! Def dropped the ball on that. Like I said though, it was simple and the pole/crane when not in use, lays on the trailer tucked up against the support arms for the bunks. I got the idea from an internet search. the design is simple. requires little prep. I drilled a hole in the top of the crane and put an eye bolt through with a pulley attached. I just had to clamp the pole/crane to the Winch stand of the trailer. I think I'm going to buy a separate winch and attach it to the crane directly for next season. Once I get around to it in the spring, ill probably post some lame "look at what I'm doing" pics.Well, did you get pictures?