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jlpkap
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Initially Posted - 02/15/2002 :  22:47:37  Show Profile
In the next couple of weeks, I will be moving my C-250WB from dry dock to a slip. I have lots of info on stepping the mast, but not lowering it. Can some kind soul give me a few tips on lowering the mast? I have a CDI 4 Furling jib and a standard main.
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 02/16/2002 :  09:51:20  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Your boat should have been equipped with a gin pole. This inserted into a hole at forward base of mast and used in concjunction with a block and tackle formed the leverage to handle the mast. Along with this should have been some baby stays for use durin
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jlpkap
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Response Posted - 02/16/2002 :  10:02:04  Show Profile
Arlyn,

Thank you for the prompt reply. I have read your post on the extra pully you placed on your gin pole and thought that ingenious. I was hoping that you would answer.

I have the equipment you described in your post and have studied the ma
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Response Posted - 02/21/2002 :  19:36:24  Show Profile
I would follow the tech tips about locking the 4 "T" bolts straight up in the air with tie wraps, when the previous owner of my CAT 250 helped us raise the mast we bent three of the four "T" bolts, also we used the 2nd jib halyard to raise and lower the m
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