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cat25
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Initially Posted - 01/26/2017 :  09:25:44  Show Profile
Does anyone subscribe to Good Old Boat Magazine? I came across a great article on Mast Raising. The issue is #90 May/June 2013.
It is probably one of the better systems to raise or lower a mast.
The name of the article is Mast-raising magic by Rob Mazza. Check it out in the archives.
Ken
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1990~TR~WK~C25~#6022
Candlewood Lake, Ct

Voyager
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Response Posted - 01/26/2017 :  14:09:38  Show Profile
Here is the article review. It's not available online

MAST-RAISING MAGIC
BY ROB MAZZA
Almost every boat manufacturer eventually tries its hand at designing a mast-raising system, with varying degrees of success. While I was with C&C, I was project manager on the Mega 30 and, while with Hunter, I headed the design team under Warren Luhrs that produced the Hunter 23.5 and 26 water-ballasted trailerables. Allthree of these boats were built with self-contained mast-raising systems.The goal of every deck-stepped mast-raising operation is that it be self-contained, safe, and easily operated by a small number of people. Resources: Danny Klacko will quote on systems for non-DIY boat owners: klackospars@bellnet.ca; www.klackospars.com Mastraising, mast-raising, mast raising, mast stepping, mast-stepping, mast stepping

Article Number: 5845
Issue: 90 - May/June 2013
Page No: 56-57
Read Online: Not Available Online

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Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 01/26/2017 :  20:56:17  Show Profile
I would be inclined to believe that most of subscribe to GOB.

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle
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dasreboot
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Response Posted - 01/27/2017 :  03:42:55  Show Profile  Visit dasreboot's Homepage
it was available yesterday. I'm having connection issues today. klackospars.com/about/mast-raising-magic.html
Todd Lewis
Eowyn 87 TR/WK C25 #5656
ARWEN 84 TR/SK C25 #4031
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Kim Luckner
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Response Posted - 01/27/2017 :  07:10:07  Show Profile
http://www.klackospars.com/about/mast-raising-magic.html
Seeadler
'79 C25 SR/FK #1432
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 01/27/2017 :  19:45:06  Show Profile
Looks like a good system, especially for short-handed sailors.
DavidP
1975 C-22 SK #5459 "Shadowfax" Fleet 52
PO of 1984 C-25 SK/TR #4142 "Recess"
Percy Priest Yacht Club, Hamilton Creek Marina, Nashville, TN
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 01/28/2017 :  07:25:28  Show Profile
You know?, I've never noticed whether there's a spinnaker track on my C25 mast. If there is one, then how would you put a sliding gizmo into to slot to receive the A-frame? What would the gizmo look like, a gooseneck fitting?
According to the article you could still use the technique even if you don't have a spin track. He mentioned some kind of thing you could secure somehow? Seemed unclear to me.
The main problem the author mentioned was the limitation of A frame solutions is the pivot point at the bottom was not aligned with the tabernacle bolt axis at the bottom of the mast. Most people's A frames compensate for this by using a short pipe that fits over the chainplate at the bottom and has a simple bolt connecting to the base of the A frame at the top.
Using this approach there's really no reason NOT to secure the top of the A frame to the mast by simply tying it in place. Sure, you might need a little slack for imperfections but that seems a bit simpler to me.
Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

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Davy J
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Response Posted - 01/28/2017 :  08:45:57  Show Profile
I’ve mentioned this item when using an a-frame comes up in threads. The tang on the end of the a-frame at the chain plates accomplishes the same thing, keeping the mast from swaying side to side, by using the forward lower shrouds:



Davy J


2005 Gemini 105Mc
PO 1987 C25 #5509 SR/SK
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 01/28/2017 :  16:18:39  Show Profile
I liked and used DavyJ's method!
DavidP
1975 C-22 SK #5459 "Shadowfax" Fleet 52
PO of 1984 C-25 SK/TR #4142 "Recess"
Percy Priest Yacht Club, Hamilton Creek Marina, Nashville, TN
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slim
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Response Posted - 01/28/2017 :  16:41:19  Show Profile
I agree with dmplic. I have been using Davy j's method and design for the past year and have raised and lowered my mast while on the trailer 5 times over that period by myself with no problems. Only caution i would mention is to be sure to watch your shrouds so as to not bend parts at the chain plats and turnbuckels. Follow davy,s directions and watch the video.

Slim
1978 - C25 - standard rig - Fixed keel #1040
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