MARINER 19 2+2 MAST

[J STUART]

I HAVE JUST RESCUED A MARINER 19 AND NEED TO KNOW HOW TO RAISE THE MAST. I PLAN ON SAILING IN THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND WHICH CAN GET QUITE ROUGH AT TIMES. DOES THE MARINER DO OK IN 2 TO 3 FOOT SEAS? ARE THERE ANY OTHER MARINER OWNERS IN MY AREA?

 

[Craig]

Mast? You don't need no stinkin' mast!

Hi-Welcome to the club. Here are a few additional resources that compliment this O'Day site nicely.www.trailersailor.com (excellent help on all small boats, very active)www.usmariner.org (US class organization)The US Mariner Class site is worth joining. It is cheap ~$10. The sell two books and both are worth getting. They give all sorts of tips of tuning and setting up the boat.How to step the mast? Well, I only do it once a year because I leave my boat on a mooring. But it can be done with two guys. First, attach the side and back stays. Second, have one guy in the cockpit/hatch area. Third, the other guy should be aft of the boat and should start to lift the mast (it need to be in the foot). He can only lift it so far. The guy in the boat will then take over. The 2nd guy should now run around the front and help by pulling the head stay. Easy, yes. Crazy, Definately! The more people-the easier the safer the job. There are systems and poles that people use to raise it alone. Ask on the Trailersailor board.Can it handle 3-4 seas? Yes. The boat was built by O'Day on Buzzards Bay to be used on Buzzards Bay. Like the Rhodes 19', the hull has no problem handling these seas. We were out in 4' swells today, crashing around, having a blast.But before you do this, make sure boat is in good shape. How old is it? How rigid?Feel free to respond via e-mail or on this board.CraigBoston, MA craig@110.net

 

[J STUART]

MAST RAISING

CRAIG, THANKS FOR THE REPLY.I HAD BEEN THINKING THAT I COULD RAISE THE MAST THE WAY YOU DESCRIBED, BUT WAS NOT SURE. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THE BOARD (dont't know the official name) THAT HOLDS THE MAST AT THE BACK OF THE BOAT AND THE MAST DIDN'T FEEL VERY HEAVY. MY BOAT IS A 1975 SOMEWHAT WEATHERED BUT ALL PARTS ARE THERE INCLUDING BOOM TENT AND SPINNIKER, I BOUGHT THE BOAT IN GULF SHORES ALABAMA. AS FAR AS BEING RIGID HOW DO I TELL? THE REASON I DECIDED TO BUY A ODAY 19 WAS BECAUSE I FELT IT WAS SMALL ENOUGH TO DAYSAIL YET LARGE ENOUGH TO FOR AN OVERNIGHT IN A PINCH. ALSO OUR ISLANDS ARE APPROX 6-10 MILES OFFSHORE. (HORN,SHIP,CAT) I ALSO PLAN TO LEAVE MY BOAT IN THE WATER AS SOON AS I HAVE A PILING SET. WE LIVE ON THE SOUND AND OUR WATER IS VERY SHALLOW WITHEN 500 FEET OF THE SHORE, ANOTHER REASON FOR THE O'DAY WITH SWING KEEL.

 

[Justin - O'day Owners' Web]

Mariner

J -Craig gives a comprehensive technique - I'd only add one more set of hands the first time, just in case.As far as 2 -3 seas - your boat can handle it, but as with anything start small and work your way up. Remember that the combination of seas and heal can roll even a ballasted boat, so bear that in mind. The Mariner sails wonderfully - you'll love it and find that those 10 mile islands are only a couple of hours away.Justin - O'day Owners' Web

 

[Craig]

J: Are you me?

J-I have a 1976 model and it is in top shape. The hull is stiff, the fiberglass is in good shape and no cracks.I also sail in relative choppy water, Buzzards Bay, and make occasional weekend trips thru Woods Hole to Marthas Vineyard. It is a blast. But cramped.I keep it moored in a cove that goes from 16" at low tide to 6+ feet at high tide. Tides are an issue up North. The retractable centerboard allows me to keep this shallow mooring.The real trick is learning to sail in without the CB down. The boat loses all ability to turn to weather.Good Luck. If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail or ask them on the board. Justin and I are always poking around.CraigBostoncraig@110.net