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David Perkins
RE: MAST STEPPING SOLO
What model and make sailboat do you have Ike ? this info would help 'us' help you .
What model and make sailboat do you have Ike ? this info would help 'us' help you .
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Ted
No matter . . .
they are all about the same. Go to the link below to see an illustration of mast raising. I would practice in the driveway (with some assistance) a few times, before you try it for real and solo at the ramp. Also you can search the web for other mast raising illustrations and tooling. Regards, Ted
they are all about the same. Go to the link below to see an illustration of mast raising. I would practice in the driveway (with some assistance) a few times, before you try it for real and solo at the ramp. Also you can search the web for other mast raising illustrations and tooling. Regards, Ted
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Dana,C&C 30' Mega,trailsailor
Just needs a bridel on mast also
To be safe use a bridel on mast like the one on the gin pole,just to keep it from going side to side on you. I if it's a big stick like I have,I use the 12V trailer winch(two way type) for up and down power to make it one man EZ.
To be safe use a bridel on mast like the one on the gin pole,just to keep it from going side to side on you. I if it's a big stick like I have,I use the 12V trailer winch(two way type) for up and down power to make it one man EZ.
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Arlyn
A variant
I noted a variant of that method recently that didn't require pivoting the A frame. It uses a fixed line from the bow stem to the apex of the A frame. Then has a sheave at the top of the A frame for a line that pulls the mast up from just beneath the spreaders (hauled and supported there by the main halyard). A trailer winch could be mounted on one of the A frame legs or the line routed back to sheet winch. Two advantages... the frame legs don't have to pivot so they can be anchored easier... and the apex of the A frame stays closer to the mast so there would be less tendancy for lateral movement prior to the shrouds firming up. Either way is reported to work well.
I noted a variant of that method recently that didn't require pivoting the A frame. It uses a fixed line from the bow stem to the apex of the A frame. Then has a sheave at the top of the A frame for a line that pulls the mast up from just beneath the spreaders (hauled and supported there by the main halyard). A trailer winch could be mounted on one of the A frame legs or the line routed back to sheet winch. Two advantages... the frame legs don't have to pivot so they can be anchored easier... and the apex of the A frame stays closer to the mast so there would be less tendancy for lateral movement prior to the shrouds firming up. Either way is reported to work well.
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Dana,C&C 30' Mega,trailsailor
Arlyn,sounds good to me too!if "A" is tall as spea
-I had not seen that one before,if Spreaders and a frame are near same hight,should work OK,Thanks I'll add to my info too !*
-I had not seen that one before,if Spreaders and a frame are near same hight,should work OK,Thanks I'll add to my info too !*
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Tom
MacGregor system
Try a "Google" search for "Macgregor mast raising" and you'll get a lot of hits. Here is one with a picture... http://www.macgregor26.com/mast_raising.htm I retrofitted my h260 with a very similar system that uses a single gin pole attached to the mast and use the main sheet tackle for the lifting lowering power. I always raise/lower the mast single handed. Fair winds, Tom
Try a "Google" search for "Macgregor mast raising" and you'll get a lot of hits. Here is one with a picture... http://www.macgregor26.com/mast_raising.htm I retrofitted my h260 with a very similar system that uses a single gin pole attached to the mast and use the main sheet tackle for the lifting lowering power. I always raise/lower the mast single handed. Fair winds, Tom
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