I have to replace the sheaves at the top of my Catalina 30 (1981). Has anyone dropped there mast with a hand cranked marina tower? I have been told that the mast is too heavy to crank by hand and that I need to hire a cane. Thought that I would just see what everyone else has to say. I would rather drop the mast than try to do it at the top of the mast. Thanks R
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Hand Crank?
Ahoy Rodger; I am not quite sure what you mean by hand crank. If you mean a hand operated winch you should have no problem. The mast might weigh 300 pounds. 3 people can carry one. Fair Winds Cap'n Dave
Ahoy Rodger; I am not quite sure what you mean by hand crank. If you mean a hand operated winch you should have no problem. The mast might weigh 300 pounds. 3 people can carry one. Fair Winds Cap'n Dave
Whoa...
Have the yard lower it. Better yet, have the yard send their small man up top to do the job without dropping the mast. Faster and cheaper, I think.
Have the yard lower it. Better yet, have the yard send their small man up top to do the job without dropping the mast. Faster and cheaper, I think.
Don't drop the stick if you don't have to.
You may end up with new leaks, bad wiring connections, standing rigging problems, etc. Like Bill said, have a guy go up is the best option, and probably is also the least messy option.
You may end up with new leaks, bad wiring connections, standing rigging problems, etc. Like Bill said, have a guy go up is the best option, and probably is also the least messy option.
Not a trailersailer
I'm mystified at why it's all the Catalina 30 owners who have these ideas about removing their own masts with homemade jigs, etc.--we had a similar question a few months ago. The Catalina 30 is not a trailersailer, for those of you graduating from a Capri or C22 or C25, and you really do not want to try to bring down this lengthy and heavy mast without the right equipment. Having one of the yard guys go up will turn out to be the cheapest, safest option if you're not going to bring it down for other work this season.
I'm mystified at why it's all the Catalina 30 owners who have these ideas about removing their own masts with homemade jigs, etc.--we had a similar question a few months ago. The Catalina 30 is not a trailersailer, for those of you graduating from a Capri or C22 or C25, and you really do not want to try to bring down this lengthy and heavy mast without the right equipment. Having one of the yard guys go up will turn out to be the cheapest, safest option if you're not going to bring it down for other work this season.
Rich, I understand your
"mystiific-cation" Just remember, these are the same guys who continue to use their decompression levers to get their engines going instead of really fixing the problem. Good guys, though. Stu
"mystiific-cation" Just remember, these are the same guys who continue to use their decompression levers to get their engines going instead of really fixing the problem. Good guys, though. Stu
Hand crank OK
I have my C30 trailed home every winter. The yard has a hand crank rig and as long as it's big enough (mechanical advantage) it will work fine. I have since built and installed a tabernackle rig and lower the mast myself every year at a savings of $500/year. I use the primary winch to raise and lower the mast. As far as fixing the sheeve, I would agree, go up and give it a shot. But it will be a PIA.
I have my C30 trailed home every winter. The yard has a hand crank rig and as long as it's big enough (mechanical advantage) it will work fine. I have since built and installed a tabernackle rig and lower the mast myself every year at a savings of $500/year. I use the primary winch to raise and lower the mast. As far as fixing the sheeve, I would agree, go up and give it a shot. But it will be a PIA.
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