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frich
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Initially Posted - 11/12/2003 : 12:29:46

Hi

Ok per duanes advice switched to Shutterfly let me know if it works.
Hope this works as its my first picture post. I made this bracket out of 1 1/4" PVC sch 40. All it is if u look close is just some Tees' Elbows and pipe. The tees are cut out so they snap over the stern rail. I then tie it off to the aft cleats on either side of the boat. Just drilled holes thru the PVC tied a knot on the inside of the pipe and pulled the rope through. I have (2) lines to the cleats and (1) secures the unit to the railing although the the tees snap on rather tightly. Only critical dimensions is lining up the tees to the lower and upper rail.
this unit is lightweight and easily stowed away for use year after year.

I used the A frame system described elsewhere, And this device caught the mast as it came down. I can give dimensions to those who want them.

Frank R

Can U guys Fix Digitzers. lol Thanks for the help!!!!
84 c25 sk

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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 14:04:49

didn't work and can't open
try again
dave holtgrave
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in southern illinois

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 14:32:05

Frank's picture post code appears to be entered correctly. I just tried uploading a photo to Yahoo, and their photo servers appear to be experiencing some technical difficulties.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 14:44:06

This is why I quit using "Yahoo Photos" many moons ago.

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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 15:22:48

if it is loading correctly
what is a dumb farm boy to do to open it?
i tried clicking on the x and nothing.

not real computer smart
dave holtgrave
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in southern illinois

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 15:28:53

Frank, I think you need to follow the Yahoo Photo link "Share with Friends" and place your C25/250 photos in an album that you've designated as "Public".

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frich
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 16:46:51

Sorry guys

I see the picture on my post when I open the article, tonight I will follow Duanes advice and use another server.

Frank R

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 22:54:59

Almost, Frank. Now, if you go to your album file and click on the thumbnail, Shutterfly will pull up a larger version of the picture. Right click the bigger picture for Properties and grab that URL instead of the thumbnail URL.

Then come back and post more details and specs. ;-) Looks great!

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 22:59:40

Hi Frank,

'Looks like Shutterfly is working for you ... however, you used the URL for the thumbnail instead of the full-sized photo. Here is the bigger photo:

BTW, that is a great looking mast crutch!

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 23:00:57

Check it out. You can change the orientation by changing the shutterfly code, as well.

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Gary
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Response Posted - 11/13/2003 : 11:00:25

Great idea Frank! What's the overall length of the crutch? Gary on the "Renegade"

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frich
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Response Posted - 11/13/2003 : 12:38:39

The Crutch is about 4' long I will get all the dimensions and write them down. Dont ask me to do as some others have done by drawing on this site. Then I will really get a headache

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Captain B
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Response Posted - 12/04/2003 : 11:04:04

Specs please! This is an awesome idea. I assume the lower tee fits over the traveler bar. Do the lower lines connect to the cleats with the uppers to the cockpit rails?

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frich
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Response Posted - 12/04/2003 : 14:48:43

Sorry fogot to give you the dimensions. But as you said all I did was cut out slots in the tess so they fit snugly over the stern rails. I guess the only real critical dimensions are between the tees they have to align with your top and bottom rail.
The height is about 4'-6", and the top lines which are 5/16" dia attach to the port & starboard cleats. the bottom lines attach to the rails. I just drilled holes in the PVC, tied a large knot and pull the lines back out.
Unit is lightweight and gets the job done.

Frank R
84 C25 SK

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GeorgeB
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Response Posted - 12/04/2003 : 15:13:41

Frank,
What schedule and diameter PVC did you use?

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 12/04/2003 : 20:27:24

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">1 1/4" PVC sch 40<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">
Great idea Frank! Now I have another excuse to go to Home Depot.
Not that I really need one...

I love that stuff: cheap, easy to work with, and if you break it - no big deal.

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NuNees
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Response Posted - 01/03/2004 : 08:58:05

Frank,
I would be interested in the dimensions of your crutch.
I am planning to build an 'A' frame, such as the one described in 'Tech Tips'
and used by Buzz Naring (and others).
Thank you for your help.

Have a Great Year,

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frich
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Response Posted - 03/19/2004 : 13:17:46

Some guys were looking for an appartus to catch the mast since CD no longer manufactures their mast up. Here is a simple device that I made which works well.

Frank R
84 C25 SK

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