Gin pole question

T_Cat

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Aug 8, 2014
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Catalina 22 1987 New Design. 14133 "LadyHawke" Modesto CA
So raising the mast was no problem but, when lowering the handle on the winch can free spool causing the mast to drop quickly. Which in turn causes myself to have an A** Puckering moment. Am I missing something obvious here??
 
Apr 1, 2010
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Cal 33 and Sea Pearl 21 . Crystal River, FL
if your winch only brakes in one way (like mine) then no, just make sure you hang on! you could replace it with a braking winch like is used for the keel then you would have brakes in both directions!
 

T_Cat

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Aug 8, 2014
333
Catalina 22 1987 New Design. 14133 "LadyHawke" Modesto CA
Thanks. Luckily the only thing damaged was something I can wash with the laundry....

Russ