So, I had mentioned I was going to have to sell my sailboat, which was really bumming me out but it didn't happen - I had some interest, just not the right time I guess - so I guess that's good...BUT!
My marina called and said they're "not doing fixed keel sailboats anymore". This includes hauling and winter storage.
I have a storage yard that I've used before, so that's good.
I have a hauler who is really well priced, who is going to bring the boat to the yard from a launch right by my mooring, so that's good.
But I need to un-step the mast and - well - it looks like I'm going to have to do it by myself on as calm of a day as I can...yeah, from the water. I'm building a gin pole that I'm planning on using for this and I guess I'm wanting to know how bad this is going to be.
Here is what arguments I'm making to tell myself this isn't going to end in disaster:
TLDR; looking for reassurance that single handedly un-stepping a 28' ft mast isn't a surefire way to destroy a boat.
My marina called and said they're "not doing fixed keel sailboats anymore". This includes hauling and winter storage.
I have a storage yard that I've used before, so that's good.
I have a hauler who is really well priced, who is going to bring the boat to the yard from a launch right by my mooring, so that's good.
But I need to un-step the mast and - well - it looks like I'm going to have to do it by myself on as calm of a day as I can...yeah, from the water. I'm building a gin pole that I'm planning on using for this and I guess I'm wanting to know how bad this is going to be.
Here is what arguments I'm making to tell myself this isn't going to end in disaster:
- The shrouds are just aft of the mast, so I can leave them where they are and will only have a little bit of slack to deal with.
- My gin-pole is custom built and will really hug the mast just below the gooseneck. I've attached an image, but it's 2x6 lumber that will be held together with 1/2" diameter galvanized hardware.
- As you can see, the gin pole is going to have siding that is constructed of 3/4" plywood, which (might) help steady any side motions, but again: the shrouds.
- I will be lowering the mast with both block & tackle and an extra winch that I have, which will be mounted to the gin pole near the mast (not shown, just didn't model it). This should allow me to "pause" the lowering for anything.
- I have also constructed a support system at the stern, which will sit 6' ft above the cockpit seating (I'm lowering towards the stern).
TLDR; looking for reassurance that single handedly un-stepping a 28' ft mast isn't a surefire way to destroy a boat.
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