
Installing Spinlock XTS clutch on mast | SailNet Community
Oct 23, 2007 · Having recently acquired a Spinlock line clutch intending on installing it on my mast, I read the installation guide and it says nothing about installing the unit on a mast. I obviously can't get …
Single Handed Mast Stepping without a Crane - SailNet Community
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 …
Free Standing Mast - SailNet Community
Sep 29, 2011 · The top of the mast bends in response to the extra wind which tends to absorb the shocks and give a smoother ride. A disadvantage, is that you have to be extra careful about drilling …
Aluminium mast damage/repair - SailNet Community
Jun 2, 2012 · Looking for some input and advise on damage done to a keel stepped aluminum mast. The boat was damaged in the tsunami last year and in the hast of getting her rigging removed and …
Removing and stepping a mast - SailNet Community
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!
Spar vs. mast. What's the difference? | SailNet Community
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, …
Hood in mast furling - SailNet Community
May 1, 2001 · I recently purchased a boat with an electric in mast roller furling system by Hood. Does anyone have tips for furling in heavy weather? I only recall something about clockwise furling if …
Fixing a broken mast - SailNet Community
May 7, 2009 · I hope someone can help out a buddy on mine. I just got an email from him about his mast being broken about 2 feet from the tip of the mast. I don't know how it was done or what the …
Single Handed Mast Stepping without a Crane - SailNet Community
Apr 5, 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 …
Behind the mast roller furling - SailNet Community
Oct 25, 2008 · Famet - Behind the mast roller furling I recently installed a behind the mast Famet Roller furler on my 39 ft 1976 Pearson sloop. I've sailed this boat for 20 yrs , before this an ODay 28 for …