I dont have a manual to my boat. How do I know if I can use a harness to pull myself or a lighter person ( I weigh 200 lbs) up the mast to reach a severed line.
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explanation
I intend to use a harness. My point is that I am not sure if the mast or the size of my boat is adequate and/or intended to lift a person safely.
I intend to use a harness. My point is that I am not sure if the mast or the size of my boat is adequate and/or intended to lift a person safely.
Going up the mast
If you are talking about a 23 foot Morgan, why don't you just lower the mast? I am assuming that it is deck stepped as most boats in that size range.
If you are talking about a 23 foot Morgan, why don't you just lower the mast? I am assuming that it is deck stepped as most boats in that size range.
climbing the mast - further explanation
Thanks for your replies. My mast is deck stepped but it does not have a bottom hinge so I thought it would be less cumbersome to climb the mast. Is there any real possibility that the pulley at the top of the mast can give way?
Thanks for your replies. My mast is deck stepped but it does not have a bottom hinge so I thought it would be less cumbersome to climb the mast. Is there any real possibility that the pulley at the top of the mast can give way?
Stuck by lighting
Theres a possibility that you will get struck by lighting when you climb your mast. There a possibilty of anything breaking or going wrong. A 5/16 stay wire tensioned to 19 pounds, exerts a downward force of 870 pounds on your mast. since you have at least one on each side your mast already has about 1600 pounds of loading. A few turns of the turnbuckle will double that loading. Knowing this, do you think the mast will hold your body weight? THings also to consider, a empty coke can will support over 300 pounds if loaded evenly, but one touch to the side will collaspe it. 5/16 polyester yacht single braid breaking strength is approx 3000 lb, but a granny knot in it takes away 60% of its strength. Mr science here, uses two halyards( one for hoisting, one for backup), and a climbing harness to go up the mast. if you worry about a pully breaking you should inspect the whole mast for corrosion.
Theres a possibility that you will get struck by lighting when you climb your mast. There a possibilty of anything breaking or going wrong. A 5/16 stay wire tensioned to 19 pounds, exerts a downward force of 870 pounds on your mast. since you have at least one on each side your mast already has about 1600 pounds of loading. A few turns of the turnbuckle will double that loading. Knowing this, do you think the mast will hold your body weight? THings also to consider, a empty coke can will support over 300 pounds if loaded evenly, but one touch to the side will collaspe it. 5/16 polyester yacht single braid breaking strength is approx 3000 lb, but a granny knot in it takes away 60% of its strength. Mr science here, uses two halyards( one for hoisting, one for backup), and a climbing harness to go up the mast. if you worry about a pully breaking you should inspect the whole mast for corrosion.
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