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ilnadi
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Initially Posted - 04/01/2005 :  17:26:57  Show Profile
I have reviewed the past A-Frame threads, all of the ones I found are made from metal tubing. We need an A-Frame for a one-time repair lowering (lights and maybe wiring, halyards). I am trying to see if a 2x4 frame will survive the one lower and one raise. Any views would be appreciated.
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 04/01/2005 :  17:46:41  Show Profile
My A-frame is made of 12 foot long pressure treated 2 x 4's. I have used them for 3 years for multiple raisings and lowerings. They are heavy though. I recently purchased cedar (which is way lighter)2 x 4's to make new ones, and will give the old ones to another member of Fleet 89
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Response Posted - 04/01/2005 :  17:57:06  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
I used a single 2x4x8' to lower my mast on the 250. It was notched at each end to keep it from shifting. However I do use the temporary stays that came with the boat to keep the mast from falling sideways. A bridle was run up the mast to the spreaders and from there down through a block attached with a snap shackle to the stem and then to the jib sheet winch. It worked really well both lowering and raising.
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