Association Forum - Mast support for transport

Assn Members Area · Join

Home.

Association Forum

Ships Store

Cruising

Racing

Technical Tips

Photo Gallery - New

Boat Search - Updated

Manuals & Brochures

Swap Meet

Links

Officer Flag Line & Staff

Bylaws & Constitution

Members Area

Join the Association

Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.

Association Forum

Username:	Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

All Forums

Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums

Catalina 25 Specific Forum

Mast support for transport

New Topic

Topic Locked

Printer Friendly

Author

Topic

ilnadi
Captain

Member Avatar

452 Posts

Initially Posted - 08/17/2004 : 08:58:48

We are moving our new (to us) C25 TR this weekend. We will lower the mast ourselves and found someone at the other end to raise the mast, inspect and tune the rigging (first boat, I didn't really want to learn how to rig before I sail the boat first). I'm thinking if the to-be-replaced parts list gets over $150, we'll replace the standing rigging.

But anyway, to the point: the boat is not set up for trailering (I don't think it ever was trailered). My plan is to use padded 2x4's on the stern and bow pulpits to support the mast and figure out something in the middle. I've read the previous posts on mast raising/lowering and the (much nicer than my plan) supports, but I'm thinking it's overkill for one-time transport. Any thoughts?

Nadi ex-C25
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/enka
http://building-spindrift11s.blogspot.com/

Edited by - on

familysailor
1st Mate

Members Avatar

USA
38 Posts

Response Posted - 08/17/2004 : 15:25:17

Greetings Nadi,

I have a standard rig but all I did to anchor the mast was to wrap a piece of carpet scrap around the mast where it sits on the bow and stern pulpits, tie the mast to the pulpits, and place a couple of fenders under the it at the cabin hatch (about in the middle of the mast). I just trailered the boat 800 miles and everything rode like a charm. I imagine the same setup would work just fine for a tall rig.

Good luck on your trip. Where is the boat moving from/to?

Edited by - on

ilnadi
Captain

Members Avatar

452 Posts

Response Posted - 08/17/2004 : 15:51:44

Thanks for the info. We are moving from Southport to Oriental, NC. Oriental has more open water and less ICW traffic. Good for us beginners

.

Do you have a furler? I was also planning to attach the furler extrusion to the mast (wrap something along its length) to keep it protected.
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by familysailor
 Greetings Nadi,
Good luck on your trip. Where is the boat moving from/to?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Edited by - on

familysailor
1st Mate

Members Avatar

USA
38 Posts

Response Posted - 08/17/2004 : 17:18:30

No furler so I can't help you there. However, I am sure someone reading will have some advise for you. There is an abundace of knowedge (and opinion

) on this forum. It is a great place to gather information.

Good luck again.

Edited by - familysailor on 08/17/2004 17:19:30

Frank Hopper
Past Commodore

Members Avatar

Pitcairn Island
6776 Posts

Response Posted - 08/17/2004 : 18:41:10

I went to Home Depot and bought a cheap plastic 4X4 fence post. I used hand tools to cut it to fit on my tabernacle and support the center of the mast.

[url="http://members.cox.net/fhopper/Catalina25/step%20support.jpg"]Plastic 4X4[/url]

[url="http://members.cox.net/fhopper/Catalina25/step%20support%20base.jpg"]Slots for tabernacle[/url]

Edited by - on

atgep
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

1009 Posts

Response Posted - 08/17/2004 : 18:56:33

I built a mast crutch for the stern. It includes a roller to allow easy movement fore/aft. I used a sring a ran it from the bow fitting to the rear pulpit with the center just resting on the mast step. If you want, I can email a picture.Mast tuning is pretty easy using the instructions in the manual. Raising and lowering the mast can be daunting. I am using the standing a-frame method and it is ALMOST a one person operation.

Tom.

Edited by - on

ilnadi
Captain

Members Avatar

452 Posts

Response Posted - 08/18/2004 : 09:08:20

Thanks all, for the help. My main question has been answered (can the pulpits carry the mast?). Since this is a one-time deal, I am thinking carpet-padded 2x4's for both ends and some support mid-mast. If we get a trailer then I will get into some of the better systems I see on this and linked sites.

What is the bets way to deal with the furler? Will my plan of securing it to the mast work? (I have some packaging plastic that looks like a giant roll of saran wrap)

Edited by - on

HGraham
Deckhand

Members Avatar

USA
21 Posts

Response Posted - 08/18/2004 : 09:42:02

Welcome Nadi;
About Southport...we are planning to retire in that area next summer.
I noticed many sailboats at the marinas, but didn't see anyone sailing. Since you are moving your boat, can I assume that it isn't a good area for sailing? The Cape Fear River looks pretty wide there, and there's the Atlantic.
I appreciate your opinions and advice.

Harry

Edited by - on

RL
1st Mate

Members Avatar

USA
76 Posts

Response Posted - 08/18/2004 : 10:27:33

For Free Spirit a 78 SR SK with furler we drop the mast aft. Take a smimming noodle with a hole that goes the length and cut in half and then slice length wise. Using cable ties, attach the noodles to the stern and bowl pulpits. Tie/Tape/Wrap the furling rig to the mast. Walk the mast/furling combo forward and split the overhang between the bow and stern. Secure the mast/furling to the now padded pulpits. Next support the center of the mast/furling over the cabin using fenders. Tie guide lines from the port life lines around the mast/furling to the starboard life lines, to control any side to side movement. This as worked for us for years. Good luck.

Edited by - on

ilnadi
Captain

Members Avatar

452 Posts

Response Posted - 08/18/2004 : 11:40:13

Thanks RL.

Harry,
can't really give much advice since
a) this is our first non-dinghy sailboat,
b) we haven't actually sailed around Southport (see first sail report, not exactly an endorsement of any advice I can give

http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/trailersailor/index.cgi/read/351387, actually a few sailors from Southport replied to that post, so they can probably help you better)

To be fair there are many sailboats around Southport and we have seen them sailing. I am not sure about Cape Fear with all its traffic, but as I said we haven't actually sailed there. Oriental just seems to have more open water, so we think it'll be a better place to learn with a 19-month old on board and two newbie sailors.

Edited by - on

tmhansen
Captain

Members Avatar

USA
397 Posts

Response Posted - 08/18/2004 : 23:58:04

When we brought our boat home the first time we tied the mast with some padding to the bow and stern pulpits with a cushion tied in the middle for support. No problems. On our boat the mast sits at a slight angle so that it falls right over the supports at the pulpit and it makes it easier to get below when the boat is on the trailer. As for the roller furler. It is a bit longer than the mast and therefore needs some support. I have plans for some nice support like Arlyn's but we have been making due so far with a broom handle bungied to the mast and the end of the furler like a splint.

Edited by - on

mroettersr
Navigator

Members Avatar

USA
148 Posts

Response Posted - 08/20/2004 : 00:09:30

I use a couple old square boat cushions - one on the stern rail toward the port side and one on the bow pulpit - and some heavy rope to lash the mast down. Having the mast off center allows me to get in and out of the cabin easier than having the mast centered. A beefy pole like a broom handle stuck in the open end of the mast supports the free end of the roller furler. I've never supported the center of the mast, trailer the boat about 150 miles a year, and have had no problems. Good luck.

Edited by - on

Topic

New Topic

Topic Locked

Printer Friendly

Jump To:

Association Forum

Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.