Nov 1, 2013 · The mast will come down on that, resting at a point that is behind the center of gravity. On my mast support I put a rubber roller, like those used on boat trailers, on the frame at the point where …

Apr 4, 2017 · I am curious to hear some thoughts, tricks and tips with regards to stepping and unstepping a mast on a small boat (Less than 25 feet) without a crane, single handed, or with only …

Jan 6, 2008 · The runners are attached on both sides of the mast (port and starboard) at the same height where the fractional forestay attaches to the mast. The runners counteract the force applied …

Apr 30, 2016 · The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall spar, or arrangement of spars, erected more or less vertically on the centre-line of a ship or boat. Its purposes include carrying sail, spars, and derricks, …

Feb 9, 2026 · Hey folks, Sweetwaters (a Stevens 47) has an in-mast furling main. In recent years the main has been getting jammed while coming out. It furls in fine, but the problem is becoming more …

Jul 15, 2010 · The trailerable Hunters use a gin pole system for mast raising (I beleive Hunter has a video, or link to it, on using the system). Basically, the mast has a hole in the front section into which …

Apr 22, 2010 · The bad thing about the Catalina 22 is that when the mast base is in the mast step, the mast cannot lie flat on the cabin top, the top of the mast must be elevated a few feet. I made a mast …

Aug 28, 2012 · Removing the mast will increase rolling. The mast acts like a pendulum and decreases rolling. either keep the mast or buy a motor yacht. A sailing yacht without a mast is not a good vision …

Sep 10, 2024 · Hi! Looking for advice on removing and stepping a mast for a 1984 Hunter 27. Does anyone have experience doing this without a crane? Thanks for your time!

Mar 16, 2023 · I’m seconding @cthoops recommendation for the ATN mast climber with a bosuns chair, using a halyard to attach the ascenders to. With the mast climber I can stand up and usually get the …