How to Lower your mast in one easy lesson

[George H260]

There have been frequent discussions on this forum regarding how long it takes to lower the mast of a trailerable sailboat. Some sailors claim they can do it in an hour or less. While in Florida last week I set the record for unstepping the mast of a trailerable sailboat. If you are interested in my technique go to this link.http://kobernus.com/accident/index.html

 

[Rick Webb]

Sounds LIke You Need a Vacation in Gainsville

From the US Spars websiteHunter 26 section Price: $350.00 These are mast section only with no parts fitted and are 34' long Hunter 26 Price: $550.00 We have 3 Hunter 26/260 mast in stock complete with spreaders, these mast just have some light cosmetic damage but are all new masts. http://usspars.com/products/specialdeals.asp

 

[Moondancer]

Oh man!

I feel your pain. How about a T shirt that says, "Dismaster and Commander"?

 

[gary]

Bummer

Your not the first, nor will you be the last.Live and learn right?

 

[Bill O'Donovan]

Admirable Admiral

Your sense of humor (and perspective) is an inspiration to us all. Seriously.

 

[Jim Seamans]

OUCH ! George

That is definitely a bummer!Jim

 

[Ted]

Excellent job . . .

de-masting the boat. I would imagine that it took only seconds to do.I am surprised to see little/no boat damage. It looks like it was all the mast that took the beating.

 

[George H260]

More on the H260 Demasting

As Ted observed, I expected a huge bill and lots of damage to the boat. However, the boat itself survived without a scratch. New headsail, wheel, spar and spreader constitute the bulk of the expense. About $3600. I reported the incident on Monday and Tuesday morning I was advised that a check was on it's way.

 

[kellylsufan]

You are on to something!

I am thinking that if you had a rear mast support with say a u shape to it then drving into a power line or over pass would put it right were it needs to go.Done my share of stupid things!