DSK wrote:
Gary wrote:

We took the main boom off Oriole today to refinish. It weighed 850
lbs with everything off it.


That's a BIG boom.

DSK

Rigged with the sail on it I think it weighs about 1400 lbs. It takes
about ten guys to hoist the main up tight with a four to one purchase
because of all the friction in the blocks and weight.
I'm always worried about the topping lift breaking when the sail's not
up. Now I know why.