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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 Chenango~ 1990~TR~WK~C25~#6022 Candlewood Lake, Ct
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
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.
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 Tampa Bay
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.
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