Epic Fail (Recovery)

[rgranger]

Hey All

Some of you were kind enough to console me when I dropped my mast after hitting a power line

https://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/epic-fail.191880/

Well today I fixed all of the broken stuff. I got the parts I needed right here at SBO. Here are some pics of the recovery. First the boom. I cut off about an inch where the boom was damaged at the gooseneck. I had about 2" of extra boom length to spare.

Then I removed the sheeves and cam clamps from the old damaged boom cap and put them in the new cap. Then time for rivets.

Now it was time to work on the mast. When the spreader bracket on the mast broke, the rivets were not torn out. So I first had to drill out the old rivets, move the spreader to the new bracket and then rivet the new bracket in place.

 

[rgranger]

I also had to repair the guard for my furler. However I order the wrong size. So I decided to reshape the original using a 7/8 bolt as a punch and a mallet.

Every thing seems fixed. So I guess tomorrow I'll go sailing.

 

[shemandr]

Good recovery! I'm glad to see a hammer in your tools. You ain't fixing something if you don't smack it with a hammer. Gotta let it know who's running things.

 

[BigEasy]

Way to go!! Amazing that you were able to get all the parts so quickly. SBO Støre definitely came thru!
Have a great sail. Hopefully you & the daughter can reschedule the trip soon.

 

[jssailem]

A great big congratulations to you. Work looks great. Trust the furler moves smoothly in its new gently mangled case.

May your sail be in fair winds and fun seas. Hoping you can schedule the father/daughter event and share pictures.

 

[justsomeguy]

Some of you were kind enough to console me when I dropped my mast after hitting a power line

And some of us commiserated without responding.

 

[Will Gilmore]

That is great. So, when is your next day on the water with your daughter? That is really what's important here.

-Will (Dragonfly)

 

[rgranger]

It has been a long time since I posted on this thread and a lot has happened since then. I took a job in Alabama and moved my boat to Martin Lake. During the repair of my mast and furling system, I also took the opportunity to replace all of my turn buckles and I mounted a brand new genoa to my furling system. When I stepped the mast for the first time, the roller furler pin was about 3 inches from the chain plate. I added some spacers to get it connected and then stepped back and took a long look at my rig. My mast was raked back A LOT. It looked cool but I was certain it was not a good idea to leave it that way. I had to loosen my shroud turn buckles to let the mast move forward before I could get the forestay into the chainplate. Everything seems tight now and she sails fast so.... as an update... my boat is now in the water at Martin Lake AL, she looks great and I have two new sails and a new Tohatsu sailpro 6 hp on my boat ... (anyone looking for a Honda 9.9?)

If you are passing near Montgomery or Auburn AL drop me a line and I'll take you for a sail.

 

[jssailem]

If you are passing near Montgomery or Auburn AL drop me a line and I'll take you for a sail.

With such a positive invitation I just need to figure how to make it happen.

 

[shemandr]

“... bless your heart...”

 

[rgranger]

“... bless your heart...”

Wait ... they do say that a lot down here but it is NOT meant as a compliment...

 

[jssailem]

it is NOT meant as a compliment

What?
Learn something every day.

 

[All U Get]

Yeah, like when they say “He’s two apples short of a good apple pie, bless his little heart “.

 

[Ron20324]

Granger, do I see THREE batteries right under your bench where you can drop wrenches and stuff on them? ZAP !

 

[All U Get]

Granger, do I see THREE batteries right under your bench where you can drop wrenches and stuff on them? ZAP !

Bless his little heart.

 

[rgranger]

Granger, do I see THREE batteries right under your bench where you can drop wrenches and stuff on them? ZAP !

Those are VERY dead and I only see two.

 

[Ron20324]

... I only see two.

The picture after the hammer. They probably are sitting atop the Playboy collection

 

[rgranger]

They probably are sitting atop the Playboy collection

Man that is so 1994

 

[Grotto]

The picture after the hammer. They probably are sitting atop the Playboy collection

Hey! He hasn't finish all the articles!

 

[jssailem]

Oh sure he has. He’s read them 3 times at least. They do a good job of raising the battery so when he lifts it he does not hurt his back. They are sort of a medical device.