Some thoughts.
1. You need a block of wood to put under the mast when you first lift it. With the mast sitting on the block you can now safely disconnect the electric connector for the mast. 2. Be careful not to break the steaming light the new one is very nice but until I lowered the mast I had no intention of getting a new one. 3. A crane and two rigging professionals is the easy way to do this job $$$ 4. An A frame that is taller than the spreaders with lifting tackle at the apex along with two friends is the K-Mart approach. The mast is easily lifted and handled by two people but you don't want to underestimate the loads on that A Frame. You may be lucky enough to have a Pole and tackle at your club or yard to do the lifting. This is the best and cheapest way to do the job but not always an option. Mark Tamblyn 1976 C27 Josephine Gloucester Point VA ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matthew Tisdale Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: catalina27-talk: Demasting a catalina 27 Anyone have any experience removing the mast from a catalina 27? I'll be undertaking the task this weekend. Any good practices you have to offer would be most welcome. Thank you and happy sailing. Matthew Emeryville, CA
