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Date Posted: - Wednesday - 04/23/03 - 1:26am
Author: John T
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Subject: Re: Pulling my sticks, got a question or three
In reply to: Al LaChance 's message, "Pulling my sticks, got a question or three" on - Tuesday - 04/22/03 - 11:40am

Hello Al,
Here's what Ithink about hauling your masts.Your boat's mainmast is a pretty hefty piece of spruce.Once you get it clear of the step-you will be amazed at how the laws of physics operate.The mast will go from vertical to horizontal very quickly-and it's "apparent" weight will increase dramatically as it goes into motion.You must keep it under control at all times.The answers given by the other owners are correct.It can be done-but if you've never done it before,the safest and quickest way is to let the yard unstep them,and lay 'em where you want 'em.
As for the spreader problem--movement fore and aft is normal.Can't say I was ever comfortable about that-but that's the way they are.As for the sagging on the outboard end-here's what I do.Determine the point where the spreader intersects the upper shroud,and put some wraps of tape at the spot.This will give the wire some protection when you attach a small ss cable clamp there.The outboard,notched end will rest on the clamp-no more sag.Seize the shroud to the notched end just tight enough to prevent it from popping out.Cover the end with a spreader boot --done.
My mast has a slight amount of aft rake-it seems tho every boat is different.Hope this helped--GOOD LUCK!
John T

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