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

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

Doug;

Go at the fittings. Turnbuckles, schackles, adjusters etc

Wire or rod rigging only if you have GOOD bolt cutters!

Ole Thom

Scot;

Congradulations on having the right tools and preparation and NEVER
being Dismasted.

The rock and rolling lessens so much you can't believe there are still
whitecaps

May your sailing skills keep you from ever having the experence

Ole Thom

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]

Bring a prayer book, a hard hat, and a bottle of scotch.

For Rod rigging, make sure you have Rod's phone number so you can bitch
at him for rigging it wrong.


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

It doesn't go as fast. If the mast punches a hole in the hull, it takes
a 90 degree turn, straight down.


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

SHOULD: Say the obscenity of your choice. For most people, this will be
automatic.

SHOULDN'T: Put you tongue on the mast, especially if it's really cold.


Dacron Sails, and re-winching with big modern winches
tend to cause dismasting in boats with a common
characteristic. What is that characteristic? [2 pts]

Either Dacron Sails, or big modern winches. Probably both.

What do I win?

--
//-Walt
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Walt wrote

Bart Senior wrote:

Dacron Sails, and re-winching with big modern winches
tend to cause dismasting in boats with a common
characteristic. What is that characteristic? [2 pts]

Either Dacron Sails, or big modern winches. Probably both.

Incorrect.

Bart Senior wrote:
Walt wrote
Bart Senior wrote:

Dacron Sails, and re-winching with big modern winches
tend to cause dismasting in boats with a common
characteristic. What is that characteristic? [2 pts]

Either Dacron Sails, or big modern winches. Probably both.

Incorrect.

Oops. Should have read the question more carefully. I thought you were
asking about correlation when you meant causality. So, the answer
you're looking for is obviously a trimmer who uses that big modern winch
to oversheet the jib.


--
//-Walt
//
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Flexible mast and complicated, adjustable rigging (Jack stays and
jumpers, backstays) Pumping Masts

OT

Walt wrote in message ...
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]

Bring a prayer book, a hard hat, and a bottle of scotch.

For Rod rigging, make sure you have Rod's phone number so you can bitch
at him for rigging it wrong.


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

It doesn't go as fast. If the mast punches a hole in the hull, it takes
a 90 degree turn, straight down.

For you pussies with plastic hulls that might be a fact. Me I dont
worry about such non-sence.



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

SHOULD: Say the obscenity of your choice. For most people, this will be
automatic.

SHOULDN'T: Put you tongue on the mast, especially if it's really cold.


Dacron Sails, and re-winching with big modern winches
tend to cause dismasting in boats with a common
characteristic. What is that characteristic? [2 pts]

Weak rigging and a weak mast?

Sheeeeeze I could do a dozen 360's and not worry about de-masting as
long as im in deep water
..
Better build a better boat IMO.

Joe




Either Dacron Sails, or big modern winches. Probably both.

What do I win?

The answer is: Wooden Mast.

I'll give you 1 point for your answer.

Joe wrote
Walt wrote
Bart Senior wrote:

Dacron Sails, and re-winching with big modern winches
tend to cause dismasting in boats with a common
characteristic. What is that characteristic? [2 pts]

Weak rigging and a weak mast?

Joe