Get down!

[Bri]

Im looking at buying a boat form a broker. The one im looking at is been sold "as is", but is in generally good condition.I want to check out the rigging- heres the problem-- the Jib line has been pulled all the way up the mast.How the heck do I get it down?Thnaks.

 

[Don Evans]

If The Broker Wants the Sale Let Him Get it Down

Failing that, I would not buy a boat unless I could see the mast head rigging. There could be surprises in store at the mast head. Ask the broker/owner to lower the mast, or negotiate a rigging survey.If you buy it, add at least 2 extra lines, on blocks to the rig, capable of hauling up a jib, and secure them away as a "just in case". Curious how high the mast is and what size boat are you referring to.Don

 

[Ben Allen - O'Day 26]

Jib Line Retrival

One trick that you might try is to take a coat hanger wire and fashion it into a hook, attach the "hook" to the main halyard, along with a downhaul. Hoist the "hook" up the mast, work it around and try to grab the jib line. Good luck with your survey of the boat.Ben AllenMontgomery, ALO'Day 26

 

[James Menton]

seller/brokers job

If the jib halyard is unavailable, in the mast with the jib shackle at the mast top, have the broker or owner get up the mast via a bosun's chair to retrieve it for you. It's their responsability. Otherwise you can go up yourself but first read a "how to" if you hav not done this before so you don't get into trouble up that high. Good luck

 

[Bri]

its down

Thanks for all the replies. You where all right, I should have had the broker do it. But, I didnt want to wait. so, i taped a bunch of broomsticks together, stuck a nail in the end and fished it down myself.

 

[Don Evans]

Gotta Remember That Trick 8^)

Good on ya. Have a great time with the boat.Don