keep in mind that (from my experience) Catalina 27 has a mast that is
lighter than that of C&C 24.
Marek
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Thomas via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 8:47 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 24 Top o'Mast Work
Here is a detailed video and advice on using an A frame to lower the mast on
a Catalina 27.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpFhnYQmRYs
There are other examples on Youtube.
Steve Thomas
C&C27 MKIII
Port Stanley, ON
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List" <[email protected]>
To: "Dr. Mark Bodnar" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 08:23
Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 24 Top o'Mast Work
Remember also that as it comes down the shrouds will become way too long.
We attempted this method once on our first boat (Paceship P23 C&C design).
Started lowering using jib halyard and trying to keep tension on shrouds.
Very quickly it all went sideways. Literally. Thank goodness there was a
tree there to catch the mast before it hit something and did damage!
You can google lowering mast and there are several good demonstrations
using Gin poles. One can be found at this link
https://plus.google.com/photos/116415448624002873457/albums/5278960530444130241?banner=pwa
Mike
Persistence
Now Floating again for the season
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From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dr.
Mark Bodnar via CnC-List
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 5:29 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 24 Top o'Mast Work
I hand lowered the mast on my Mirage 24 a few times.
Good grip-able rope attached to the end of a jib halyard will allow
someone on the dock to tip it back - then one person (or 2) standing on
the coach roof can catch the weight as it comes down. Not light, but not
too hard.
Make sure you have somewhere to rest it - and realize the tip of the mast
will extend well off the back of the boat so you'll have to come at it
from a dock or dinghy.
Mark
There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.
- George Santayana
On 2015-04-30 5:08 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote:
There might have been different masts for the 24, but in my old one
(1975), I would not attempt to lower the mast without a crane - it was
way too heavy. Possibly with a decent A-frame. Though it should pivot
on the tabernacle.
Marek
ex. C&C 24
-----Original Message----- From: Andrew Frame via CnC-List
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 3:46 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Stus-List C&C 24 Top o'Mast Work
I'm still doing the new-owner fixing things and the top of the mast is
beckoning. It regularly gets whacked in low trees, so I have no idea
what shape anything is in. The windicator is long gone, and I'm
surprised the VHF whip is still attached.
My mentor suggested the easiest way to do inspection/repair is to
loosen the bow stay and both shrouds, and just lay the mast down aft.
We can then stand on the dock and fiddle about with it.
It seems perfectly reasonable up front. Anyone with 24 experience beg
to differ?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
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