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RPLieser
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Initially Posted - 02/22/2018 :  13:25:17  Show Profile
Built this Center Support which sits on the mast tabernacle. The offset, both of the wood and the roller on top, align with the offset of the stern mast support. Note the router work in one pic to establish a tight fit with the redwood 4x4's into the tabernacle. I also set the stern mast support up a bit higher to parallel the mast with the boat, and allow easier cabin access.

Eye bolt and eye nut (3/8 SS) both tie the 4x4s together and provide tie downs to stabilize the support port-stbd, the 4x4 "feet" provide fore-aft stabilization. I adhered a rubber-like material under the fore-aft feet to both protect the deck and level them with the tabernacle. Other hardware tying the blocks together are 1/4 SS drill rod & glue.

The roller assembly was from Amazon: Attwood Roller Panel Spool/Keel Bracket Roller Assembly (11210 roller and 11252 bracket), about $30. Mounting of the roller also provides some port-stbd & vertical adjustment as it is wider than the 4x4 post.

I leave the support and tie downs in place when setting up/taking down to provide a nice, stable roller until the mast is moved aft far enough to drop into the tabernacle... never have to lift the mast weight.
It is finished with teak oil... which seems to work well on the redwood.
Patrick Lieser

C250WK #973
Knot My Fault III
Avila Beach, CA

(PO of C250WB #312)
Edited by - RPLieser on 02/27/2018 15:47:55

islander
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Response Posted - 02/22/2018 :  13:57:53  Show Profile
To pretty to ever put the mast up.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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HappyNow
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Response Posted - 02/23/2018 :  11:43:03  Show Profile
Nice! Do you have the dimensions so I don't have to figure that out?
Michael Levin
Sailin' on Sunshine
C250 #402 WK
Lake Tahoe
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Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 02/24/2018 :  19:48:56  Show Profile
Like it.

Glad you shared the solution...

Best,

Carl
Catalina 250 - Pretty Good Boat
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RPLieser
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Response Posted - 02/25/2018 :  22:14:29  Show Profile
Michael,
I will get the measurements posted soon. The major variable is the overall height, but that is easy to establish before you bolt the two vertical pieces. Height is somewhat trailer and aft mast crutch dependent... I travel with the rear mast crutch up one pin from the lowest setting therefore allowing easier cabin access and it sits pretty level front to rear.

Note the two "wings" on the fore and aft sides after my initial use to provide stabilization when moving the mast fore/aft.
Patrick Lieser

C250WK #973
Knot My Fault III
Avila Beach, CA

(PO of C250WB #312)
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TEM58
Navigator

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Response Posted - 02/26/2018 :  20:48:54  Show Profile
Very nice! I had done something similar, but yours is a much more functional solution. Thanks for sharing.
Tim M
“Perfect Match II”
2003 C350 #35
Cruising FL
PO "Wine Down"
2000 C250 WK #453
PO "Perfect Match"
1983 C25 SR/SK #3932
Lake Belton
Belton, TX
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