On Tue, 03 Aug 2004 17:04:20 GMT, "Bob"
wrote this crap:

I have a MAC 26 with the mast raising kit. It works very well and one person
can safely raise and lower the mast easily and stress free on the trailer


Why bother? All you do is motor around.





Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

thanks for the info guys; i have a 35ft 350lb mast and the boom is only 12
ft so i may have to make a longer gin pole??
The boat is a sloop but i see that a ketch would be ideal.
What length would you think i would need for a ginpole...i have a front
furling foil that is a pain as well so i have to be able to stop and
straighten this as i raise/lower it.
rick

"Bob" wrote in message
news
I have a MAC 26 with the mast raising kit. It works very well and one
person
can safely raise and lower the mast easily and stress free on the trailer
or
on the water. It is a very simple inexpensive system. I think it would be
easy to replicate. A great advantage is being able to stop at any time to
straighten out a twisted shroud line. I have the boat on the trailer in
Ottawa if you would like to see the system they use contact me through my
email.
Bob
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"rick" wrote in message
...
I have found I can trailer my 29ft sailboat just fine and I can
wetlaunch
once I get the trailer galvanised but stepping and un-stepping the mast
poses a problem in areas where there is no crane. If I make a tabernacle
I
need a ginpole or some way to get the mast through the 20-60 degree
angle
where I can't reach it and where the angle is insufficient for the
forstay
to lift it.
Does anybody have any experience stepping their own mast?

I have heard that using the boom as a ginpole might work but???
rick

"rick" wrote in
:

thanks for the info guys; i have a 35ft 350lb mast and the boom is
only 12 ft so i may have to make a longer gin pole??
The boat is a sloop but i see that a ketch would be ideal.
What length would you think i would need for a ginpole...i have a
front furling foil that is a pain as well so i have to be able to stop
and straighten this as i raise/lower it.
rick

"Bob" wrote in message
news
I have a MAC 26 with the mast raising kit. It works very well and one
person
can safely raise and lower the mast easily and stress free on the
trailer
or
on the water. It is a very simple inexpensive system. I think it
would be easy to replicate. A great advantage is being able to stop
at any time to straighten out a twisted shroud line. I have the boat
on the trailer in Ottawa if you would like to see the system they use
contact me through my email.
Bob
(delete "remove" in the email address)



"rick" wrote in message
...
I have found I can trailer my 29ft sailboat just fine and I can
wetlaunch
once I get the trailer galvanised but stepping and un-stepping the
mast poses a problem in areas where there is no crane. If I make a
tabernacle
I
need a ginpole or some way to get the mast through the 20-60 degree
angle
where I can't reach it and where the angle is insufficient for the
forstay
to lift it.
Does anybody have any experience stepping their own mast?

I have heard that using the boom as a ginpole might work but???
rick



My method for such a rig is as foollows(much simpler to do than to
describe.
Materials. 3 handy billys w/cam-cleats. 1 short line(from main tackle
over the ginpole(boom) to the spreader point on mast or above.

Attach the working ends of two billys about midway forward of mast
tabernacle and the lift point. These provide lateral support and aid in
lift.

Attach the third(middle billy to the stemhead or very near that point
with the added line running over(through) top of ginpole to the lift
point on the mast(about spreaders or so).

Tighten the side lifts. Begin lifing, adjusting tension on the side
tackle as you progress. This is somewhat slower than other methods, but
considerably more secure and works well even when the boat is rocking.

I apologize for the poor description, but perhaps you get the gist of the
thing. As I said it is rather simple in practice though.

g'Luk
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Friedrich von Schiller

OMFG...

a sailboat with a 50hp motor - now I've seen everything!

Why bother even raising the bloody mast?~)



"Bob" wrote in message
news
I have a MAC 26 with the mast raising kit. It works very well and one
person
can safely raise and lower the mast easily and stress free on the trailer
or
on the water. It is a very simple inexpensive system. I think it would be
easy to replicate. A great advantage is being able to stop at any time to
straighten out a twisted shroud line. I have the boat on the trailer in
Ottawa if you would like to see the system they use contact me through my
email.
Bob
(delete "remove" in the email address)



"rick" wrote in message
...
I have found I can trailer my 29ft sailboat just fine and I can
wetlaunch
once I get the trailer galvanised but stepping and un-stepping the mast
poses a problem in areas where there is no crane. If I make a tabernacle
I
need a ginpole or some way to get the mast through the 20-60 degree
angle
where I can't reach it and where the angle is insufficient for the
forstay
to lift it.
Does anybody have any experience stepping their own mast?

I have heard that using the boom as a ginpole might work but???
rick

Good question!

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www.sailnow.com

"AC" wrote in message
...
OMFG...

a sailboat with a 50hp motor - now I've seen everything!

Why bother even raising the bloody mast?~)



"Bob" wrote in message
news
I have a MAC 26 with the mast raising kit. It works very well and one
person
can safely raise and lower the mast easily and stress free on the
trailer
or
on the water. It is a very simple inexpensive system. I think it would
be
easy to replicate. A great advantage is being able to stop at any time
to
straighten out a twisted shroud line. I have the boat on the trailer in
Ottawa if you would like to see the system they use contact me through
my
email.
Bob
(delete "remove" in the email address)



"rick" wrote in message
...
I have found I can trailer my 29ft sailboat just fine and I can
wetlaunch
once I get the trailer galvanised but stepping and un-stepping the
mast
poses a problem in areas where there is no crane. If I make a
tabernacle
I
need a ginpole or some way to get the mast through the 20-60 degree
angle
where I can't reach it and where the angle is insufficient for the
forstay
to lift it.
Does anybody have any experience stepping their own mast?

I have heard that using the boom as a ginpole might work but???
rick

Rick,

You have included no hint what the boat is. Is the mast stepped on deck
or the keel?

There is a good chance that you could find help here or in the sailnet
builder or boat specific groups.

Someone in the S2 group trails his 9.2 and steps the mast with the boom
as a ginpole. I use the spinnaker pole on mine. Both of these boats
step on deck.

The disadvantage of using the boom and raising the the mast from forward
of the step is that there is less boat to stand on. Actually, the only
thing I have to undo is the head stay. The boat has swept spreaders.

You don't need a galvanized trailer to shore launch, but you do need to
pay attention to the running gear that has to go swiming - like the
brakes and bearings. If the lightbulds are not not in silicon grease
(dielectric grease from the carparts store), they are probably lost
cause already.

A tabernacle is a good word for the big things that many boats used to
have, but a hinge step may be all you need and the company the did the
spars may already have one for that section.

If I can be any more help, I'm here alot.

Fair Wind and Smooth Sea

Matt Colie A.Sloop "Bonne Ide'e" S2-7.9 #1
Lifelong Waterman, Licensed Mariner and Pathological Sailor

rick wrote:
I have found I can trailer my 29ft sailboat just fine and I can wetlaunch
once I get the trailer galvanised but stepping and un-stepping the mast
poses a problem in areas where there is no crane. If I make a tabernacle I
need a ginpole or some way to get the mast through the 20-60 degree angle
where I can't reach it and where the angle is insufficient for the forstay
to lift it.
Does anybody have any experience stepping their own mast?

I have heard that using the boom as a ginpole might work but???
rick

Assuming you are strong enough to lift your mast from near the step is isn't
that hard.

Firstly prepare a spinnaker or jib halyard by fastening it to the bow of the
boat

Raise the mast and while pushing into it with your shoulders, tension and
secure the other end of halyard.

The Halyard will hold the mast in place while you go forward and secure the
forestay.
Simple!!

(This will not work on rigs that launch with the mast over the bow though)

Practice it with a buddy onboard a few times just in case.

DP
"rick" wrote in message
...
I have found I can trailer my 29ft sailboat just fine and I can wetlaunch
once I get the trailer galvanised but stepping and un-stepping the mast
poses a problem in areas where there is no crane. If I make a tabernacle I
need a ginpole or some way to get the mast through the 20-60 degree angle
where I can't reach it and where the angle is insufficient for the forstay
to lift it.
Does anybody have any experience stepping their own mast?

I have heard that using the boom as a ginpole might work but???
rick

where's ya bin?



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Hi backatcha..

Looks like I got here via the evils of cross-posting. Not doing much
sailing these days as my "other life" has become busier in the chase for the
illusive dollar.

The poor boat just sits and stares at me now. How sad!

Hope all is well..

DP
"katysails" wrote in message
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Hi from me, too....have you healed all your aches and woes? You back
sailing yet?

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