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Rob Poirier
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Initially Posted - 03/05/2002 :  16:02:01  Show Profile
Has anybody adopted the mast raising system that Arlyn Stewart described in Tech Tips? We are the second owners of a 1995 250 W/B Hull#44. The boat came with a Hood furling system that is very hard to attach at the bow. Once the mast is standing, it takes one person to push against the mast while someone else tries to insert the pin. This can take some time!!

Rob Poirier
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Response Posted - 03/07/2002 :  17:58:07  Show Profile
I have 1995 c250 # 85, and yes I copied Arlyn's winch system for mast raising. I can do it alone from start to finish in about 35-40 minutes. If I have an assistant I can raise the mast in about 25-30 minutes. It works great I have NO fear of the rig falling or fighting the CDI furler. Word of caution.....Never forget the side stays, ( wires that keep the mast centered) I did once.....ZXZ...*&%^$@@!X ( expletive deleted )
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Rob Poirier
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Response Posted - 03/08/2002 :  08:02:06  Show Profile
Thanks for the feedback, maybe now I can stop calling my boat "Bula f*^!!ken Matari"!. I plan on practicing on the trailer before splashing the boat this spring. Also, am I correct in assuming that you attach the winch line to the eye in the anchor locker? Finally, what size and approximate length of line are you using?

Rob Poirier
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 03/08/2002 :  10:05:48  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Yes, the winch line is attached to the anchor locker eye. I used 5/16 line and the line length fills the spool on the winch and when out leaves about 4 turns.

Yes, forgeting the temporary stays would not make ones day... And, this raises my # 1 suggestion on mast raising. To mentally adjust the mast raising/lowering times as a natural part of the sailing experience. Don't allow yourself to think of it as a necessary drudgery. To do so will entice hurrying and because this is a process that has the propensity to damage equipment and crew... it's far better to do all possible to ensure safety. And, I believe the largest single effort to accomplish this is to take ones time and go slow.

I have enjoyed some great conversations while setting the boat up. I know that some ramp areas are too busy for this... but even if... don't hurry the process.

When raising,
Do raise the mast crutch
Do use the baby stays
Do ensure that shroud shackels are upright
Do ensure that no shroud hangs during raising




When lowering
Don't forget the baby stays!
Don't forget to raise the mast crutch!
Don't forget to remove the boom vang shackle!


Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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Rob Poirier
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Response Posted - 03/08/2002 :  10:47:20  Show Profile
This information is much appreciated, and the reason I mailed my association dues last week.
Rob Poirier 250/WB #44
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andy p
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Response Posted - 03/13/2002 :  21:42:27  Show Profile
Here's a trick. To attach the forestay/furler combo at the bow, remove the sag by attaching a 1/4" line in rolling hitch a feet up the forestay. Lead it down around the anchor roller and back to the winch. Crank it up tight and that'll put the toggle right next to the forestem fitting.
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