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Dismasted %&$@ !
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 |
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