[Rhodes22-list] Lowering the mast with Stan's hoist system

[Michael Weisner]

On the subject of strength of the crane system, please be sure that the
winch line is secured well, on both ends, and that the deck cleat is firmly
attached to the deck.  When the mast is below 40 degrees from horizontal the
winch is carrying the greatest load.  It is at this point that the system is
most vulnerable.  I have always felt better hoisting the mast than lowering
for the simple reason that if the winch line has any trouble initially on
the way up, you just settle the mast back down into the crutch.  When
lowering the mast, you are committed to move quickly if you encounter issues
to securely find the crutch while avoiding unnecessary sideways movement of
the mast.  I have found that a pair of lightweight lines tied to the outer
upper shrouds, about 6 feet above the deck, can be used as a pair of reins
to steer the mast when necessary.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY



From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
John Blackburn
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 6:02 PM

Bob,

One area I had and issue with last year is the block on the cabin top that
the winch attaches to. Mine came off when I was about 2/3 of the way up. It
only slides so far due to the rope that is attached to the bow -still scary.

My guess was the bolts that hold the block to the bolt had loosened - I
bought longer ones and reattached with some epoxy underneath and seems fine
now.

So you might want to check that the bolts that secure the block are tight.

Regards
John Blackburn
Snow Hill Md.

On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 12:00 PM, rweiss <rweiss at siu.edu> wrote:

> I'm planning to lower my mast this weekend in order to repair my Genoa 
> furling tube. I have Stan's Hoist system and instructions, but since I 
> have never attempted this task, I thought I would ask if any of you 
> experienced mast movers have any advice beyond reading Stan's
instructions.  Thanks.
> Bob
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