"Lew Hodgett" wrote:


SFWIW

Kept a 30 ft sloop on the South Shore of Lake Erie for many years

Every year, unstepped the mast and used it as a ridge pole for the canvas
used to cover the boat..

Used some construction grade lumber and some plywood to make supports for
the mast.

One was located in the cockpit, the other on the foredeck.

Used 3/8, 3 strand nylon to lash them in place, and an artifical turf mat
under the feet to protect the glass.

They went with the boat when I sold it.

YMMV


Forgot to mention:

Remove spreaders and store.

Place a plastic garbage bag over each end of mast and tape in place. Keeps
the birds out.

Coil each shroud loosely and hang from mast with duct tape.

When you put the tarp in place, hang 1 gallon jugs full of water on lashing
line to keep lashings taut.

(Old antifreeze jugs work well)

HTH

Lew