I am trapped in a cove behind a bridge that is too low to go under with the mast up. Getting the mast down is not a problem, howerver, getting it back up with the main on the boom is nearly impossible. I usually sail alone so someone to help isn't possible. I have thought about extending the mainsheet end to be able to take a few turns on one of the jib winches. Has anyone ever tried this? Would I be putting too much load on the winches? I really don't want to take the boom off but will if I have to.
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Ray Bowles
Bart, This idea is fraught with danger!!!
I don't quite understand the reason for this problen? Why don't you lower the mast and motor out with the outboard. If you don't have one, buy or borrow one! If that is now possible then get a tow. The idea of the mast movement with the boom on is simply dangerous. Ray s/v Speedy
I don't quite understand the reason for this problen? Why don't you lower the mast and motor out with the outboard. If you don't have one, buy or borrow one! If that is now possible then get a tow. The idea of the mast movement with the boom on is simply dangerous. Ray s/v Speedy
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Doug Nowell
Taking boom off is not a problem
I have to raise my mast each time I sail. I detach the boom from the mast each time - it takes no time at all - dont remove the bolt, remove the pin
I have to raise my mast each time I sail. I detach the boom from the mast each time - it takes no time at all - dont remove the bolt, remove the pin
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Art Barnes
Don' do it!
No, do not do that! If you are short handed, get help and, as the other reply said, "get an outboard" Fairwinds, Art Barnes
No, do not do that! If you are short handed, get help and, as the other reply said, "get an outboard" Fairwinds, Art Barnes
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Bill O'Donovan
The downside
I tried to singlehandedly raise a mast on a mere 16-footer once, and because I was just 2 inches off center and 10 seconds too late to correct, the whol thing came crashing down and ripped a huge hole in the cabin that took weeks for a fiberglass guy to fix. I really suggest you find an anchorage on the other side of the bridge. Absent that, it's easy to snare someone nearby to help hold the mast or the shrouds as you erect it. People like to help, especially when it only takes 2 minutes to get the thing up.
I tried to singlehandedly raise a mast on a mere 16-footer once, and because I was just 2 inches off center and 10 seconds too late to correct, the whol thing came crashing down and ripped a huge hole in the cabin that took weeks for a fiberglass guy to fix. I really suggest you find an anchorage on the other side of the bridge. Absent that, it's easy to snare someone nearby to help hold the mast or the shrouds as you erect it. People like to help, especially when it only takes 2 minutes to get the thing up.
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Karl Murphy
single handed mast raising
I raise the mast on my 240 single handed more often than not. By using the gin pole and the jib halyard connected to a 4 part block led between the gin pole and the pad eye in the anchor well, the end of the line is long enough to lead back to the starboard winch. I stand in the cockpit and crank on the winch with the hoisting line led through the main halyard clutch so that the line won't easily slip back, the mast goes up easily, safely and controlled. I agree that the boom is quick and easy to connect to the mast.
I raise the mast on my 240 single handed more often than not. By using the gin pole and the jib halyard connected to a 4 part block led between the gin pole and the pad eye in the anchor well, the end of the line is long enough to lead back to the starboard winch. I stand in the cockpit and crank on the winch with the hoisting line led through the main halyard clutch so that the line won't easily slip back, the mast goes up easily, safely and controlled. I agree that the boom is quick and easy to connect to the mast.
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Brad Amundson
Cutting Corners
I Love to cut corners where I can. I leave the Jib sail attached to my Roller Furl. So far thats worked great! I have always had some help stepping the mast but I know I could do it alone because the person helping me does not do much. I would take the trailer mast cradle with me for the ride. With the topping lift attached to the boom and given the mechanics of the boom being able to become more parallel with the mast it should be possible. Like unfolding an Accordian. I do use my Jib Halyard to raise my mass, Roller Furl acts as attachment. That helps. I might try your idea or at least look at it because I sometimes encounter bridges.
I Love to cut corners where I can. I leave the Jib sail attached to my Roller Furl. So far thats worked great! I have always had some help stepping the mast but I know I could do it alone because the person helping me does not do much. I would take the trailer mast cradle with me for the ride. With the topping lift attached to the boom and given the mechanics of the boom being able to become more parallel with the mast it should be possible. Like unfolding an Accordian. I do use my Jib Halyard to raise my mass, Roller Furl acts as attachment. That helps. I might try your idea or at least look at it because I sometimes encounter bridges.
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BART FORD
Don't understand danger
I wrote the question. I motor put, clear the bridge and coomence to raise the mast. Admittingly if I take the boom off the mast,it will have less weight on it and will be easier to stand up. What kind of dangers are involved to raise the 2 together?
I wrote the question. I motor put, clear the bridge and coomence to raise the mast. Admittingly if I take the boom off the mast,it will have less weight on it and will be easier to stand up. What kind of dangers are involved to raise the 2 together?
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Eric
As I undertand the thread ...
I attach the main halyard to the end of the boom and raise the boom, sail and sail cover straight up to align with the mast (obviously the main sheet controller and boom vang are detached). Once the boom is butted up against the mast I lower the mast (boom and all). This works in reverse as I raise the mast and then lower the boom by letting out the main halyward. I trailer the boat without ever remmoving the boom (in fact, I've NEVER removed the boom in 3 years).
I attach the main halyard to the end of the boom and raise the boom, sail and sail cover straight up to align with the mast (obviously the main sheet controller and boom vang are detached). Once the boom is butted up against the mast I lower the mast (boom and all). This works in reverse as I raise the mast and then lower the boom by letting out the main halyward. I trailer the boat without ever remmoving the boom (in fact, I've NEVER removed the boom in 3 years).
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Brad Amundson
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