mast stepping video

[chiefaponte]

I have sucessfuly built a functional a mast stepping mechanism using a 1" galvanized pipe (not conduit), a 2000 lbs winch and 3/16 wire rope for the baby stays. check the links on youtube. if you have ant questions shoot them my way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVYhcSNLoss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4V33Zs85wE

I have added detaile pics.

enjoy

 

[Calypso]

I wish I could do that on my 9.2c!

 

[Styx]

The video was great. I am a new S2 8.0c owner. Do you have drawings or plans that you would share?

 

[chiefaponte]

I will try to put it together. Send me an email to chiefaponte@hotmail.com and I will send detailed pics. Consider that you may improve on my design

 

[chiefaponte]

Here is my attempt at a set of drawings for the ginpole setup

 

[Styx]

Thanks for the pictures and drawing.

 

[chiefaponte]

I have added a piece to my mast stepping system. The pix shows a roller/ guide that allows me to slide the mast and also serves as storage for transport.