FWIW, a helpful aspect of the ATN climber is that you use web foot loops as the
means to ascend (basically standing up, moving the seat up, sitting down,
moving the loops up, repeat). When you get to the top, the loops come in handy
as you can get better access to the top of the mast by standing up (which you
can’t do with a regular bosun’s chair).
Additional notes:
1) my mast is about 64 feet (57 feet from the deck) and the ATN climber
works fine. I bought it when I owned a 34, which is little less unnerving at
the top.
2) I taped foam around the metal parts that move up and down on the static
line because they will scratch mast paint.
3) the ATN climber is not good for spreader tip work because the static
line must be securely held in place. It is possible to do some spreader work
on one side, complete the work, go back down, move the static line, then go
back up, but it’s a bit of a pain and you will not get as far outboard and you
would like. A regular bosun’s chair is better for spreader work.
From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2018 9:56 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Marek Dziedzic
Subject: Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast
I was never a fan of either being hoisted or hoisting some up the mast. This is
really hard work for the person on the winch. I like the electric winch
hoisting even less, but YMMV.
I also believe that any “climbing” gear is much better than similar “sailing”
gear, so I would prefer a climbing harness with ascenders over the ATN mast
climbing solution. But I may be biased by personal experience.
Potentially, a climbing solution requires that one knows how to use it (it is a
“do it yourself” kit vs. a ready to use kit (like ATN)).
Btw. On my old 24 the mast was like a tree trunk. I would not attempt to step
it or unstep it with 3 people (I am not that strong); I’d rather climb it. But
again, YMMV.
Marek
Ex. 1974 C&C 24
1994 C270 Legato
Ottawa, ON
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From: CnC-List <[email protected]> on behalf of James Hesketh via
CnC-List <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 8:30:52 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: James Hesketh
Subject: Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast
ALAN wrote:
If you use someone to hoist you up the mast, tie the halyard to you or to
your climbing gear, rather than using the shackle that's on the halyard. Don't
let anyone stand under you while you're going up or while you're at the top,
just in case you drop something. A friend of mine ;loaned me his half inch
drill, and a bit that fit in the winch. It didn't take me long to hoist one of
my crew to the top of the mast, electrically.
Also, always use a halyard that passes through a sheave in the masthead. Don't
trust a block held onto a tang with a shackle.
Jim Hesketh
Whisper
Coconut Grove, FL
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