S Steve Dec 16, 2004 #1 Is it OK to loosen both upper shrouds at the same time to work on the chainplate attachments without stepping the mast? Thanks. Steve
Is it OK to loosen both upper shrouds at the same time to work on the chainplate attachments without stepping the mast? Thanks. Steve
R Richard4728 . Jun 3, 2004 80 - - Guilford, CT Dec 16, 2004 #2 You'll be fine, the lowers and fore and back stays will keep it upright. I would suggest easing the backstay as much as possible...
You'll be fine, the lowers and fore and back stays will keep it upright. I would suggest easing the backstay as much as possible...
J John J Dec 17, 2004 #3 A little extra safety I doesn't hurt to use your main halyard taken to the stern rail, and a spin halyard to the bow as a little extra support ans safety
A little extra safety I doesn't hurt to use your main halyard taken to the stern rail, and a spin halyard to the bow as a little extra support ans safety
