Well you know me - BIG. Haha! Actually big enough to chomp a 316 bolt
easily in a test I carried out. They are about 1m long. They are stored
with all the other emergency gear and have a lanyard on them. They are
also bright red and their head is in a plastic bag
with lots of WD40 in it. I also store my emergency saw blades (set of 20
with handle) the same way. No rust was evident on last inspection.

Cheers


Scott Vernon wrote:
What size?

"Nav" wrote in message
...

That's why I carry powerful boltcutters. Thay are required here for
offshore racing by the way.

Cheers

DSK wrote:


"Bart Senior" wrote...


What different preparations should you make for the
possibility of dismasting at sea, for rod rigging, stainless
wire, and galvanized wire? [1 pt]



Scott Vernon wrote:


Carry a hacksaw, bolt/cable cutters . Those cutters for rod that use a
charge are cool. Have supplies to jury rig a mast. keep your
TowBoatUS card
up to date.


And verify that the hacksaw and/or bolt/cable cutters you have will
*really* cut the rigging. I've tried to hacksaw 1x19 SS wire, it's a
PITA and you'd grow a long gray beard before you got the wreckage
cleared with a hacksaw... maybe one of those hi tech blades...




What changes happen to the motion of the boat when the
mast is down? [1 pt]



more rock & roll


The motion gets quicker, too.



What should you do and not do immediately after a
dismasting? [2 pts]



clear up the whole mess. count your crew.


No, do that first!


... Soften the jagged edge of the
mast.
don't motor until you're absolutely sure the prop is clear.


A bit more detailed- take precautions against the spar battering a hole
in your hull as it flails around alongside. If it is hanging free, get
the mess on deck straightened out and be prepared before trying to bring
it along side... or just cut it all free, let it sink.

Hey Scotty are you still passing all your points under the table to Lady
Pilot??

Fresh Breezes- Doug King