Could anyone identify this pole which came with my boat. It's about 8-9 foot long, has two loops at one end while the other end seems worn as if the pole has been used upright. Bet it's something really obvious! Morris
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That's your Mast Raising pole
You'll find a hole the same diameter at the base of your mast toward the bow. You connect your jib sheet to one end and then hook up your main sheet on the other. You'll find where you can then connect your main sheet inside the anchor locker. Works slick for raising and lowering your mast...
You'll find a hole the same diameter at the base of your mast toward the bow. You connect your jib sheet to one end and then hook up your main sheet on the other. You'll find where you can then connect your main sheet inside the anchor locker. Works slick for raising and lowering your mast...
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you'll find that the other end has grooves that match the inside of the mast. Make sure they seat properly and get the mast wiring out of the way. Another note is to make sure the mast raising pole favors the mast tip by at least 8-10 inches. Once you get all that weight on the Jib sheet, there will be some stretch and believe me, you don't want to run out of main sheet before your mast is set. BTW, do you have a furling Jib?
you'll find that the other end has grooves that match the inside of the mast. Make sure they seat properly and get the mast wiring out of the way. Another note is to make sure the mast raising pole favors the mast tip by at least 8-10 inches. Once you get all that weight on the Jib sheet, there will be some stretch and believe me, you don't want to run out of main sheet before your mast is set. BTW, do you have a furling Jib?
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Dave D, could you be a little clearer on the following: Another note is to make sure the mast raising pole favors the mast tip by at least 8-10 inches. Once you get all that weight on the Jib sheet, there will be some stretch and believe me, you don't want to run out of main sheet before your mast is set. Thanks
Dave D, could you be a little clearer on the following: Another note is to make sure the mast raising pole favors the mast tip by at least 8-10 inches. Once you get all that weight on the Jib sheet, there will be some stretch and believe me, you don't want to run out of main sheet before your mast is set. Thanks
H25 Mast Raising
Apparently you have not tried to raise or lower your mast. Suggest you try to obtain the H26 Manual from Hunter which explains this process. Go this link for a checklist for the H260 which is very similar to the H26. http://kobernus.com/hunter260/index.html Click on the "checklist" and "rigging" links. There are pictures that will help you understand the process. The H260 Manual with diagrams is on line courtesy of Jim Seamans. Go to: http://www.ayesail.net/sailing/Hunter/ManualH260/Page17A.htm Pages 17a,b,c provides narrative and a diagram that shows how the pole is used. Re your question: This is explained on pg 17a of the manual. You stick the end of the pole in the hole at the base of the mast perpendicular to the mast. The jib halyard will stretch a little so you start out with the pole tilted toward the STERN about 10 degrees off vertical to compensate for the stretching in the halyard. When you start to raise the mast off the crutch the pole should then be verticle or 90 degrees to the mast. P.S. You also need the mast crutch for this process. If you need more info contact me through my website. Hope this helps:
Apparently you have not tried to raise or lower your mast. Suggest you try to obtain the H26 Manual from Hunter which explains this process. Go this link for a checklist for the H260 which is very similar to the H26. http://kobernus.com/hunter260/index.html Click on the "checklist" and "rigging" links. There are pictures that will help you understand the process. The H260 Manual with diagrams is on line courtesy of Jim Seamans. Go to: http://www.ayesail.net/sailing/Hunter/ManualH260/Page17A.htm Pages 17a,b,c provides narrative and a diagram that shows how the pole is used. Re your question: This is explained on pg 17a of the manual. You stick the end of the pole in the hole at the base of the mast perpendicular to the mast. The jib halyard will stretch a little so you start out with the pole tilted toward the STERN about 10 degrees off vertical to compensate for the stretching in the halyard. When you start to raise the mast off the crutch the pole should then be verticle or 90 degrees to the mast. P.S. You also need the mast crutch for this process. If you need more info contact me through my website. Hope this helps:
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I hope George's post answered your questions about my previous post. Also, when you begin to raise the mast, it will take a fair amount of effort on the main sheet because the mast is so low versus the line of effort and gravity and all that. As the mast raises, less and less effort will be necessary. I asked if you had a roller furler because you will have to actually pull against the bend of the mast once it's raised to get the furler attached to the bow. This is another reason to get the 10% angle at the beginning of the process. Once, when I was raising my mast, I didn't have enough angle on the mast raising pole and the mainsheet actually "bottomed out" and I didn't have enough slack to attach the furler. I toyed with several ideas on how to reset the main sheet, but at that point, there was so much tension on the jib halyard that I decided it more prudent and safer to take my lumps, drop the mast back down, reposition the pole, then re-raise the mast. Needless to say, it was not the best 4 hours spent with my boat!
I hope George's post answered your questions about my previous post. Also, when you begin to raise the mast, it will take a fair amount of effort on the main sheet because the mast is so low versus the line of effort and gravity and all that. As the mast raises, less and less effort will be necessary. I asked if you had a roller furler because you will have to actually pull against the bend of the mast once it's raised to get the furler attached to the bow. This is another reason to get the 10% angle at the beginning of the process. Once, when I was raising my mast, I didn't have enough angle on the mast raising pole and the mainsheet actually "bottomed out" and I didn't have enough slack to attach the furler. I toyed with several ideas on how to reset the main sheet, but at that point, there was so much tension on the jib halyard that I decided it more prudent and safer to take my lumps, drop the mast back down, reposition the pole, then re-raise the mast. Needless to say, it was not the best 4 hours spent with my boat!
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I raise/lower the mast on our 2001 h260 VERY infrequently, so am certainly NOT an expert. However, to make sure we all understand each other, it’s the jib halyard that’s used, not the jib sheet. When I do raise the mast, it’s almost always single-handed. As has been mentioned, the first couple of feet are a b***h!!! I’ve found that getting the main sheet and jib halyard as taunt as possible and then using the port winch to crank the jib halyard gets the mast up that first few feet. Paul s/v The Lord Nelson
I raise/lower the mast on our 2001 h260 VERY infrequently, so am certainly NOT an expert. However, to make sure we all understand each other, it’s the jib halyard that’s used, not the jib sheet. When I do raise the mast, it’s almost always single-handed. As has been mentioned, the first couple of feet are a b***h!!! I’ve found that getting the main sheet and jib halyard as taunt as possible and then using the port winch to crank the jib halyard gets the mast up that first few feet. Paul s/v The Lord Nelson
Don't forget the mast-rasing bridles
Some people call them or think they are "baby stays". They are about 6 feet long 1/8" SS wires with a pelican hook at one end that attaches to the welded eyes on the forward stanchions, and T-ball fittings at the other end that go into holes in the mast itself. These keep the mast from falling sideways when raining and lowering. You can remove them when sailing. Also, be careful not to bend the T-bolts that attach the shrouds to the U-bolts. As the mast gets close to upright, keep checking to make sure the t-bolts and toggles are nicely placed at the top of the U-bolts. Chances are, they are already bent and need replacing... ...Rickm...
Some people call them or think they are "baby stays". They are about 6 feet long 1/8" SS wires with a pelican hook at one end that attaches to the welded eyes on the forward stanchions, and T-ball fittings at the other end that go into holes in the mast itself. These keep the mast from falling sideways when raining and lowering. You can remove them when sailing. Also, be careful not to bend the T-bolts that attach the shrouds to the U-bolts. As the mast gets close to upright, keep checking to make sure the t-bolts and toggles are nicely placed at the top of the U-bolts. Chances are, they are already bent and need replacing... ...Rickm...
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