23.5 Mast Raising Pole?
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Send me a private message with name and phone number too. Advise location. Wrong on pole. I designed the system.
Crazy Dave
Crazy Dave
In the middle of the pole you should have a wire harness like that to attach the jib halyard to and the mainsheet block and tackle to. Not sure which mast you have but the other is u shape to go into the hole on front of mast. The u shape allows for the pole to sit over the curved sail track
I appreciate the replies and the pictures. I'm not quite sure what the previous owner was doing with this pole since it doesn't have the bridle loops and is almost 2' shorter than the one that can be purchased online. I wish I had known enough about it to ask him at the time.
The homemade model above looks good and I think I might try the same. We put the mast up in a much more manual fashion and I'm certain that isn't something I want to do over and over.
The homemade model above looks good and I think I might try the same. We put the mast up in a much more manual fashion and I'm certain that isn't something I want to do over and over.
The two loops on my pole are not for the baby stays. One end is attached to the mainsheet... which is used as the raising mechanical advantage.... and the other loop is attached to the jib halyard. The baby stays go from the mast to attachment points on the stanchions.
The mainsheet block and tackle attaches to a loop in the anchor locker and the other end to that loop on the gin pole.
go to about 2:24 in this video for a visual of what I'm trying to say....
The mainsheet block and tackle attaches to a loop in the anchor locker and the other end to that loop on the gin pole.
go to about 2:24 in this video for a visual of what I'm trying to say....
That is not a standard stepping poll, OP. There is no magic to it, and Im sure you can make a suitable substitute with the proper dimensions. The end that goes in the mast hole needs to have a V-notch to fit over a corresponding V inside the mast. This it critical to keeping the poll positioned (and not dropping the mast).
I will most likely be going to the boat this weekend. I can take some good pics and measurements if you think you could use them.
I will most likely be going to the boat this weekend. I can take some good pics and measurements if you think you could use them.
I got a 6' pole and drilled it for a test fit. After looking at more pictures I think I'll reduce the length of the cable a little bit. If the weather holds I'm going to see if I can get to the boat tonight to get a measurement of the sail track for the notch at the bottom of the pole.
Nice! I wouldnt worry about the cable length. Its not an important spec. You will just be hooking your halyard and main sheet to the loops. Doesnt matter if its an inch long or two feet. Just to save you some effort.
Do you still need any measurements, like the height of the pole?
@CrsipyCringle - It looks like the one that can be bought is 6' so I think I'm in good shape unless you see something else that I might not be considering.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!