Lancer 25 Tabernacle

[Little Dipper]

Hi,
Just bought a 1979 Lancer 25. Looking at the foot of the mast it looks flat. It has a bolt thru the mast and thru a stainless and sloted tabernacle that appears to be attached to the boat from underneath the tabernacle..My questions, Is there a casting under the mast? Does the mast have to be elevated up the slot in order to tilt it back?
Thanks
Little Dipper

 

[Brian D]

There is a L25 in my marina. I will try and see if the owner will let me take a look. However, in the mean time you can look over the L28 manual which has a section on raising and lowering the mast. It might have some info that may be helpful.

http://lancer.sailboatowners.com/images/kb/pdf/1281.pdf

 

[Little Dipper]

Thanks,
When I take the front stay loose is not the time for a big surprise..

 

[Brian D]

Use your jib halyard as a safety line when you loosen the forestay.

 

[dscribner]

LD,

Don't know if you've dug in yet but the base of the mast should be open. The mast will pivot on the bolt which slides up as the mast is stepped and down when it sits on the base. Once the standing rigging is taut, it's going nowhere!

 

[Little Dipper]

Little Dipper Mast

Thanks for the reply.. It only took me 2 days to get the lancer 25 home.. First day crossing the lake in the cold and the second day adjusting it to my trailer.. I got the mast down by taking loose the forward side stay on both sides, loosing the other 2 and easing the mast back with the help of a tri-pod. Did it without help.. Scary the first time.. My mast is flat on the bottom and I am wondering if I should round it a little..Seems to work fine like it is.. Next big challange is leaky windows.. The mast chain plates seem small but do not show any cracks or rust.. If the 1/8 SS plates dont break it will have to go thru the deck to get loose..

 

[Steve22116]

Good evening Little Dipper. I have a 79 L25 and the bottom of my mast is open...see photo. I also replaced my tabernacle, which included a base plate that had holes along three sides to accommodate snap shackles. I did cut a notch in the front of the mast to accommodate easier raising & lowering. I bought the tabernacle from deyer marine... https://www.dwyermast.com/items.asp...are&familyID=27&familyName=Tabernacles+&+Pins
Hope this helps, Steve