If you need to get up to mast head, inquire re renting a man-lift from a rental company--it cost some $$ but the safety factor is worth the $$ and you can get the job done in about one hour rental+ travel time. well worth it. Falling down is not worth the trouble jorgen
Another season, more jobs to do...
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Hi everyone,
After a a winter in the water its time to take the her out to dry
things out and do the usual jobs but could do with a spot of advice.
I've replaced the radio but can't get a decent signal. I've replaced
the connectors at the radio end but no joy. I suppose this means
replacing the masthead aerial and cable. Unless any one else has any
bright ideas about what I've missed?
Assuming I do need to replace the cable / aerial is the mast strong
enough for be to bosuns chair up? Slight problem with that is that
I've still got the original winches on the mast with the intergarl
handles - there's no way they will get me up! The next question is
what if the mast has to come down how do I do it and how much help
will I need? What about the cables for nav lights do I have to take
all these out?
On a simpler note i remember some kind Vegarian had access to the
curtain rods and brackets - it's time I moved upmarket from the
velcro! Can anyone point me in the right direction.
Cheers
David
Annabel (nee Vindrosen) V1745
After a a winter in the water its time to take the her out to dry
things out and do the usual jobs but could do with a spot of advice.
I've replaced the radio but can't get a decent signal. I've replaced
the connectors at the radio end but no joy. I suppose this means
replacing the masthead aerial and cable. Unless any one else has any
bright ideas about what I've missed?
Assuming I do need to replace the cable / aerial is the mast strong
enough for be to bosuns chair up? Slight problem with that is that
I've still got the original winches on the mast with the intergarl
handles - there's no way they will get me up! The next question is
what if the mast has to come down how do I do it and how much help
will I need? What about the cables for nav lights do I have to take
all these out?
On a simpler note i remember some kind Vegarian had access to the
curtain rods and brackets - it's time I moved upmarket from the
velcro! Can anyone point me in the right direction.
Cheers
David
Annabel (nee Vindrosen) V1745
Hi David;
I usually send my crew up the mast, after all I weigh 180
pounds, she 100 pounds- it's a lot easier. Though I've been
up several times without another's help- it can be done.
Don't worry- the mast is strong enough! If the mast has to
be unstepped- do it in a boat yard- it's safer!
Did you test the wiring? Maybe you don't need to replace
them. Make sure the connections are soldered correctly.
About the curtains- go to Home Depot and get some 1/4"
(wooden) rods, and then go to any store that has some good
looking material and have your wife (or whatever in case
you're single) saw the curtains. The whole thing shouldn't
cost more than $20.00 and you'll be proud about it (made it
myself!).
VIKING V-257
I usually send my crew up the mast, after all I weigh 180
pounds, she 100 pounds- it's a lot easier. Though I've been
up several times without another's help- it can be done.
Don't worry- the mast is strong enough! If the mast has to
be unstepped- do it in a boat yard- it's safer!
Did you test the wiring? Maybe you don't need to replace
them. Make sure the connections are soldered correctly.
About the curtains- go to Home Depot and get some 1/4"
(wooden) rods, and then go to any store that has some good
looking material and have your wife (or whatever in case
you're single) saw the curtains. The whole thing shouldn't
cost more than $20.00 and you'll be proud about it (made it
myself!).
VIKING V-257
I have lowered that mast on Vega 265 because the boat was not stored at a location that had the facilities to do it. See message #2651 at the yahoo web site for my experience. See the photo's of my home made gear in the Files section. I would rather have a yard do it, but that was not an option for me then. However, I have not raised the mast using that gear (bought another Vega), so don't know how that would go.
Chris
V2933 Renee
Chris
V2933 Renee
David,
I've had great success going up the mast with the Mast Mate
www.mastmate.com, with appropriate safety line/harness. Doesn't take two
people and once it's rigged to the main halyard allows me to go up and down
as often as I need to (additional tools, etc.) and also leave it up for a
couple of days.
Prior to the Mast Mate I used a Bosuns Chair which required two additional
people with the original winches, which are just fine for a bosuns chair as
long as the person tailing the halyard holds on tight.
Hans, V1874
I've had great success going up the mast with the Mast Mate
www.mastmate.com, with appropriate safety line/harness. Doesn't take two
people and once it's rigged to the main halyard allows me to go up and down
as often as I need to (additional tools, etc.) and also leave it up for a
couple of days.
Prior to the Mast Mate I used a Bosuns Chair which required two additional
people with the original winches, which are just fine for a bosuns chair as
long as the person tailing the halyard holds on tight.
Hans, V1874
Dave,
On the "simpler" note, I can order the curtain rod holders, and possibly the rods from Denmark, they are not particularly cheap. Steve "may" have some extra holders for sale. If you are interested let me know.
Frank Gallardo Jr, V-2184, Cin Cin
"orchardprojects" orchardprojects_1999@... wrote:
On the "simpler" note, I can order the curtain rod holders, and possibly the rods from Denmark, they are not particularly cheap. Steve "may" have some extra holders for sale. If you are interested let me know.
Frank Gallardo Jr, V-2184, Cin Cin
"orchardprojects" orchardprojects_1999@... wrote:
I was interested in the mast mate but the price is too high. Do want to
sell/rest yours?
Also, here in Charleston,SC the water temperature is 47' F now and I have a
condensation problem in the cabin. I no longer have a liner under the bunks
and the condensation is heavy the fiberglass which is cooled by the water. I
can wipe it down and 5 minutes later, it's wet again. Y'all have any
suggestions? Ive heard of using a drop cord with a light bulb and my shore power. I
have a little desicant in a bag for the closet. I also have a little solar
powered cabin vent to keep air moving.
Florance Anderson
sell/rest yours?
Also, here in Charleston,SC the water temperature is 47' F now and I have a
condensation problem in the cabin. I no longer have a liner under the bunks
and the condensation is heavy the fiberglass which is cooled by the water. I
can wipe it down and 5 minutes later, it's wet again. Y'all have any
suggestions? Ive heard of using a drop cord with a light bulb and my shore power. I
have a little desicant in a bag for the closet. I also have a little solar
powered cabin vent to keep air moving.
Florance Anderson
I am 75 Kg and have climbed the mast more than once without problems (the
windputs much more pressure on the mast).
I make a self-tightening Prusik knot around the mast with some 80 cm of
strap (the type used for climbing) and use a climbing harness (but you can
use something else) .
If you fall, the knot will tight around the mast and stop you.
m
windputs much more pressure on the mast).
I make a self-tightening Prusik knot around the mast with some 80 cm of
strap (the type used for climbing) and use a climbing harness (but you can
use something else) .
If you fall, the knot will tight around the mast and stop you.
m
David, Let me see if I've got this straight. You replaced the radio but
don't get a signal. Are you getting power to the radio? What did you replace
it with? New or used? Analog switches can sometimes be cleaned by rapidly
twirling the dial. I don't know about diigital. Reversed power leads could
also be a problem. If you did that, an internal fuse probably blew and you
will need to take it into the shop.
The mast is fairly easy to climb. Use a harness (or bosun's chair) and
rubber soled shoes. Clip the harness to thr main halyard and shimmy up the
mast with some one taking up the slack on the halyard as you climb. I'd be a
bit careful about using the halyard winches. The rivets securing them might
be corroded and prone to failure with your weight on them.
You might consider taking the mast down and seriously rebuilding it. Easiest
way I've found is to take your dock neigbors main halyards to the top of
your mast and using their masts as a crane to lower yours. If you do do take
it down consider adding mast steps. It makes future trips up quite easy. I
still use a bosun's chair and somebody to take up the slack on the halyard
though. You can fall from steps too.
Walt, Lyric S/V 120
don't get a signal. Are you getting power to the radio? What did you replace
it with? New or used? Analog switches can sometimes be cleaned by rapidly
twirling the dial. I don't know about diigital. Reversed power leads could
also be a problem. If you did that, an internal fuse probably blew and you
will need to take it into the shop.
The mast is fairly easy to climb. Use a harness (or bosun's chair) and
rubber soled shoes. Clip the harness to thr main halyard and shimmy up the
mast with some one taking up the slack on the halyard as you climb. I'd be a
bit careful about using the halyard winches. The rivets securing them might
be corroded and prone to failure with your weight on them.
You might consider taking the mast down and seriously rebuilding it. Easiest
way I've found is to take your dock neigbors main halyards to the top of
your mast and using their masts as a crane to lower yours. If you do do take
it down consider adding mast steps. It makes future trips up quite easy. I
still use a bosun's chair and somebody to take up the slack on the halyard
though. You can fall from steps too.
Walt, Lyric S/V 120
Florance,
I think the two key elements to keeping condensation under control are
circulation and heat. Open up all your cabin lockers and hatches
including under the V-berth and the chain-locker and keep the forward
hatch cracked. If you're worried about rain getting in there, rig a
small tarp over the bow. The venturi effect will probably even help
to increase air movement. Secondly, if you have access to shore
power, leave one those "Turbo Dryer" Dehumidifier (the round flying
saucer looking things) going all the time. They're about $50 but they
draw very little power. Some other space heaters have a "sleep"
setting on them that work in a similar manner. It's amazing what a
difference they make.
Garry McKevitt
"Raven", V2427
I think the two key elements to keeping condensation under control are
circulation and heat. Open up all your cabin lockers and hatches
including under the V-berth and the chain-locker and keep the forward
hatch cracked. If you're worried about rain getting in there, rig a
small tarp over the bow. The venturi effect will probably even help
to increase air movement. Secondly, if you have access to shore
power, leave one those "Turbo Dryer" Dehumidifier (the round flying
saucer looking things) going all the time. They're about $50 but they
draw very little power. Some other space heaters have a "sleep"
setting on them that work in a similar manner. It's amazing what a
difference they make.
Garry McKevitt
"Raven", V2427
Thanks, I'll start with this dehumidifying today as it will be 65 F here
Saturday.
Florance Anderson
Saturday.
Florance Anderson