Last time out - we were raising the Mast "the hard way" - ie, two guys - one pulling a strap on the front - the other (me) lifting... While lifting, the mast started to "twist" and get away from me.. Almost "lost it"... I shoved PRETTY HARD to straighten and get it up OK... but it's time to get that mast raising kit...
I went to buy one - and there does not seem to be one "available" - so based on some other comments here - I think I will build one..
There are great examples of "single pole" mast raising systems on site... I thought to make a "inveted V" type pole. It seems less likely to "twist". Each side of the Inveted V would attach to Stanchions - and the top would have a pulley system attachement. Attach the jib rope to the V top - and crank the pulley side down to the deck...
For mast raising kits now... can anyone relate how long the "crutch" pole is?
(FWIW - I planned to use conduit or fence poles)...
thanks...
--jerry
I went to buy one - and there does not seem to be one "available" - so based on some other comments here - I think I will build one..
There are great examples of "single pole" mast raising systems on site... I thought to make a "inveted V" type pole. It seems less likely to "twist". Each side of the Inveted V would attach to Stanchions - and the top would have a pulley system attachement. Attach the jib rope to the V top - and crank the pulley side down to the deck...
For mast raising kits now... can anyone relate how long the "crutch" pole is?
(FWIW - I planned to use conduit or fence poles)...
thanks...
--jerry