I have a 1982 Hunter Sloop. Damaged by Huricane Katrina, Mast snapped in half. How do I remove the mast from the boat? Is there a way to disconnect wiring, if there is, where? I can take pictures and put on my web page. www.martysplaceinc.com Thanks, Marty
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Having lost a boat to hurricane Georges in 98 when I lived in MS, I can feel for all of you guys that suffered losses or major damages during the recent hurricanes. Hopefully you have already called your insurance. The mast should be covered. As well as all the shrouds, spreaders, etc, and the removing and installation. Un-stepping the mast is normally easy, and since I have to do it 3 times a year on my 34, I can probably walk you through it. I am assuming the mast is still standing. Pictures would help, but here is how I would probably proceed in your case Was your mast set with 2 sets of spreaders or one ? If two, and the mast is broken at halfway point, you could still secure a line from a crane to under the lower set of spreaders which I assume would still be in position. If only one set of spreaders and the mast was broken below, you'll need to find a way to secure a line tightly around the mast, about a foot below where it is broken. Since it is already broken, I would drill a hole straight through and put a bolt with a piece of chain. Once you have the top of the mast secured, put a little tension on the crane line and then proceed to undo all shrouds turnbuckles until free as well as headstay and backstay. If the top portion of the mast fell down, the upper shrouds are probably already loose. In that case, don't bother with the turnbuckles, but just remove the cutter pin and remove the whole thing in one piece. You'll need someone to hold the foot of the mast in place when you carefully put more tension on the crane to ease up the mast ever so slowly. Once loose from the step, raise it about 6 inches. All your wiring connections should be there for you to undo or cut away. All you have to do now is bring the mast down carefully and lay it down so it does not do any further damage to the boat. Good luck
Having lost a boat to hurricane Georges in 98 when I lived in MS, I can feel for all of you guys that suffered losses or major damages during the recent hurricanes. Hopefully you have already called your insurance. The mast should be covered. As well as all the shrouds, spreaders, etc, and the removing and installation. Un-stepping the mast is normally easy, and since I have to do it 3 times a year on my 34, I can probably walk you through it. I am assuming the mast is still standing. Pictures would help, but here is how I would probably proceed in your case Was your mast set with 2 sets of spreaders or one ? If two, and the mast is broken at halfway point, you could still secure a line from a crane to under the lower set of spreaders which I assume would still be in position. If only one set of spreaders and the mast was broken below, you'll need to find a way to secure a line tightly around the mast, about a foot below where it is broken. Since it is already broken, I would drill a hole straight through and put a bolt with a piece of chain. Once you have the top of the mast secured, put a little tension on the crane line and then proceed to undo all shrouds turnbuckles until free as well as headstay and backstay. If the top portion of the mast fell down, the upper shrouds are probably already loose. In that case, don't bother with the turnbuckles, but just remove the cutter pin and remove the whole thing in one piece. You'll need someone to hold the foot of the mast in place when you carefully put more tension on the crane to ease up the mast ever so slowly. Once loose from the step, raise it about 6 inches. All your wiring connections should be there for you to undo or cut away. All you have to do now is bring the mast down carefully and lay it down so it does not do any further damage to the boat. Good luck
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when I saw a post from someone here in Elberta! The mast should be a breeze to remove. I know a guy who has salvaged several hurricane damaged boats. He might make you a good deal on a mast. You might consider your repair soon, as pirate's cove's boatyard is closing, but they still have the travel lift at the boatyard (if you want to let them do it) Call me at 986-5300 (office) if I can help. Are you kin to AJ?
when I saw a post from someone here in Elberta! The mast should be a breeze to remove. I know a guy who has salvaged several hurricane damaged boats. He might make you a good deal on a mast. You might consider your repair soon, as pirate's cove's boatyard is closing, but they still have the travel lift at the boatyard (if you want to let them do it) Call me at 986-5300 (office) if I can help. Are you kin to AJ?
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