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frich
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Initially Posted - 11/03/2002 : 09:28:10

Next weekend I plan on dropping my mast. Problem I have is that it must be done towards the stern.

Has anyone done it this way? Will it pivot freely in the tabernackle?

I have a rope halyard that i can attach another line to, run it through a genoa car and utilize the aft winch. Of course i would remove the forestay and roller furling first.

Appreciate the help

Frank Rich

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 11/03/2002 : 11:50:37

Hi Frank,

I always step my mast from the stern. I built my own version of one of these contraptions:

<img src="http://c25c250.best.vwh.net/restricted/bearsad2.jpg" border=0>

You can read about it in the Tech Tips, "Bear's Abode" ...

http://c25c250.best.vwh.net/restricted/bearsad1.html

BTW, this gizmo works GREAT ... I step the mast and take it down by myself all the time. I use the starboard winch to hoist the mast up, and I use the cabin-top winch to lower it (for reasons I can explain later if you're interested).

Good luck!

Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"

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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 11/03/2002 : 14:03:33

I always drop mine to the stern; no problem. I use the boom vang with about 60 feet of line on it. Attach the cam cleat end to the stem, the other end to the jib halyard ( cleated to the mast). Remove forward shroud. Loosen uppers. It really helps to have a "crutch" like the one pictured in the earlier post to catch the mast as it is nearly down. I "muscle" it to guide the mast into the crutch, never leaving the coach roof. My daughter can be a "brake" with the vang, which works until the mast is most of the way down, then you lose leverage. A third person is nice to watch for snarled lines, etc. and to be in the cockpit to help guide the mast, but it is not a terrible job at all. Raising is just the reverse. I would be nervous if it was really windy, or if the boat was on a mooring with wakes, etc. , but in relatively calm conditions, this has always worked for me. I have done this many, many times.....

Gary B.
Encore! #685 SK/SR

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frich
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Response Posted - 11/03/2002 : 17:19:57

Thanks Guys

I will look more closely at these 2 methods.

Frank Rich

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 11/03/2002 : 20:00:16

Is there any other way? When I've dropped my mast and when my Marina guy has, it always been to the stern, as it was for my 22 years ago.

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
The Great Sacandaga Lake, NY

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jncarlin
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Response Posted - 11/04/2002 : 10:36:05

Hi Frich:

I'm located in Centerport. My boat is being pulled this week to the hard with the mast up for cleaning, keel maintenance, etc. However, I would like to see how you de-step (I had a Rhodes 22 which I would step the mast myself - so I do have some experiance). Depending on when you do it, I could give you a hand.

Let me know if you need help.

Joe Carlin

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tinob
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Response Posted - 11/06/2002 : 09:21:30

Hi Frank,

If you are destepping at Seaward Cove Marina I may be able to give a hand as well. What time do you intend doing it?

Val on "CALISTA" # 3936

Val Bisagni

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