Greetings!
I have a 1978 Cal 2-25 that is in overall beautiful condition. That being said, I noticed some mast compression and it looks like I need to address some soft spots near the base of the mast. I'll need to unstep the mast. Couple of questions for anyone familiar with this boat.
1) Local capt. seems to think I could unstep the mast in the slip with 4-5 strong assistants. I would love to save the haul-out and crane fee if at all possible but wanted to get others take on attempting this in the slip?
2) Is anyone familiar with how this is stepped onto the deck? I know there is a compression post that goes down to the keel but am not sure how the mast base is booted or secured to the deck? Is there anything special I need to do to remove it at the base?
3) Any other wisdom you more experienced sailors can offer regarding this would be greatly appreciated. The only mast stepping/unstepping experience I have was with a 25' trailerable. That mast was hinged and was a no-brainer.
I've attached a couple of pics.
Thanks!
Dave
I have a 1978 Cal 2-25 that is in overall beautiful condition. That being said, I noticed some mast compression and it looks like I need to address some soft spots near the base of the mast. I'll need to unstep the mast. Couple of questions for anyone familiar with this boat.
1) Local capt. seems to think I could unstep the mast in the slip with 4-5 strong assistants. I would love to save the haul-out and crane fee if at all possible but wanted to get others take on attempting this in the slip?
2) Is anyone familiar with how this is stepped onto the deck? I know there is a compression post that goes down to the keel but am not sure how the mast base is booted or secured to the deck? Is there anything special I need to do to remove it at the base?
3) Any other wisdom you more experienced sailors can offer regarding this would be greatly appreciated. The only mast stepping/unstepping experience I have was with a 25' trailerable. That mast was hinged and was a no-brainer.
I've attached a couple of pics.
Thanks!
Dave
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