Stepping the mast with an "A" frame?

[Ron]

Just a question for all the seasoned cat 30 owners.Is there anyone out there that steps there mast without the aid of other yachts or a crane?I will be doing this each season due to removing the boat from fresh "frozen" water.I have done it with alone with my Cat 25 and have helped with a Cat 27. I plan on using an "A" frame to hoist it. But the mast on a 30 is well "bigger!"Does anyone know how much it weighs? Any comment is appreciated!!!ThanksCap't Ron

 

[LaDonna Bubak - Planet Catalina]

You sure?

In Portland (where we don't have to store for the winter, so costs usually are higher), it only costs $75 to have a crane unstep a mast. The mast on a C30 is significantly larger than on a C27 so if you're determined to do it yourself, I'd have as many hands around as possible. But I really think it's so risky you'd be much better off paying the $75 to have it done professionally. Why take a chance when it would cost thousands to replace it?LaDonna

 

[Ron Chandler]

Yes LaDonna, I'm sure...

I live in Utah. The nearest crane to our docks will cost $300 just to transport out. I have heard of a few 30's that the owners step them this way. If I were in the Great Salt Lake marina, cranes come often. But I'm a lone Cat 30 owner hoping to put mine on a fresh water lake . My boat is in San Diego now, but it needs to come home, so sad cause blue water is fantastic. Thanks for all of your information, I love hearing from sailors on this site!Sea ya...