I’ve done this a dozen times on the 367 and the 260. The trick of using a messenger line with several small nuts strung onto the end of it works great as a flexible added weight. A good trick is to mark the messenger line length between the sheave and the exit, so you know when you’re there. Use a small piece of bent coat hanger to fish the Messenger line out.
As others note, pull all of your lines taut, and heel the boat slightly in the direction of the plate exit. That’ll help ensure that it doesn’t go on the wrong side of any line on the way down.
I’ve done this with the mast up and the mask down, and really don’t find much advantage in having it down.
As others note, pull all of your lines taut, and heel the boat slightly in the direction of the plate exit. That’ll help ensure that it doesn’t go on the wrong side of any line on the way down.
I’ve done this with the mast up and the mask down, and really don’t find much advantage in having it down.