weight of mast

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stevebirch2002

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Nov 8, 2001
1,818
HI TOM

I HAVE TAKEN DOWN VEGA MASTS WITH JUST FOUR PEOPLE AND WITHOUT THE NEED OF THE
HIGH WALL SO YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH A HIGH WALL AND A FEW FRIENDS. I
ASKED MY BROTHERS (TWO) TO LOWER THE MAST WHILST I WAS AWAY WHICH THEY DID
VERY
QUICKLY, SMASHING A FENCE, BREAKING THE INTERNAL WIRES BUT THE MAST WAS
PERFECT
! I NEVER ASKED THEM AGAIN. THE MAST CAN EASILY BE LIFTED BY TWO PEOPLE
ONCE IT
IS DOWN SO THAT SHOULD GIVE YOU SOME IDEA OF WEIGHT. I TOOK A MAST OFF THREE
DAYS AGO WITH THE HELP OF A SMALL HAND MAST CRANE AND IT TOOK TWO OF US
FIFTEEN
MINUTES TO REMOVE, MAKE SAFE AND LOAD THE MAST ACROSS THE VEGA.

KIND REGARDS

STEVE BIRCH "SOUTHERN COMFORT" V1703

At 12:10 20/08/02 -0400, you wrote:
 
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stevebirch2002

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Nov 8, 2001
1,818
Hi Chris

The mast crane in question is very popular in Scandinavia and just about every
marina has one that can be used, free of charge, by anyone.

It consists of a long pole, about 40 - 50 feet, supported at a slight angle
with a block and tackle attached.. A loop of line is attached around the mast
so it will catch on the spreaders and the weight is then taken by the block
and
tackle. The mast is then man-handled wherever you want it to go.

I was in a small marina in a freshwater lake in Sweden that only holds twenty
small yachts and even they had one.

Kind Regards

Steve Birch Vega "Soutehrn Comfort " V1703

At 17:56 20/08/02 +0000, you wrote:
 
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tlochhaas

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Oct 30, 2019
109
Does anyone know the weight of a standard Vega mast? (Or 1971 model, if
they happen to vary.) In the past I've had my Vega hauled at a
boatyard, where the mast came down with the crane, but this year I've
discovered I can save considerably by having it trucked from the local
ramp to stands in my own yard--but the trucker doesn't have a crane.
There is a high pier beside the ramp which I believe I can tie up next
to, so that a couple friends standing on the pier should be able to lift
the mast while others stabilize it from below. I just want to make sure
I have enough people standing by if necessary once we start the
operation.... Thanks.
Tom Lochhaas
Vega 1240 Allegro
 
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chris20636

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Feb 6, 2011
253
Tom,
I don't have an answer to your query, but I hope someone else can
answer, as I would like to know too. However, if you don't get an
answer, check out http://www.dwyermast.com/MASTS/masts.htm They have
the weight per length listed for several different sized almuminum
masts. This should get you in the ballpark. For instance, I did a
very rough measurement of my mast, and used the data from Model
DM-500, which gives 2.2 lbs/ft. So for a 30'ish foot mast, this is
about 66 lbs. However, you need to facter in attached gear. Also,
I'm not sure how much variation there is in mast material weight from
different manufacturers. So I'm assuming a 100 lbs in my attempts to
rig a mast lowering system. I won't actually be attempting to lower
the mast until late September some time. If you lower yours, before
then, please share your experience, either via the group or email me
directly.
Thanks
Chris
V265 Vinfalle
 
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chris20636

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Feb 6, 2011
253
Stephen,
If you get a moment, could you elaborate on the "Small Hand Mast
Crane". Is this a custom piece of gear, or something that Marina's
might have available for rent? Does "small" mean, it would fit in a
Van and is easily moved around? If so, I might check around, locally
for the same thing.
Thanks
Chris
 
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bbach1949

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Apr 30, 2000
197
Hello: I've carried my mast around on my shoulder without rigging attached
and with rigging two people can easily carry it. I estimate 125-150 pounds
with rigging. I stepped mine when the boat was on stands using the loader of
my tractor with a cobbled together extension. Worked fine but not the way
I'd recommend! A low bridge or high wall would be great. Bill Bach V1071
Calimera
 
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