by Guest » Fri Oct 03, 1997 12:00 am
Mike:
I have been using a 3/8" line between the two mooring cleats on the bow. While the mast is still in the horizontal position I attach a 1/4" line to the forestay and run the line forward to the line between the two cleats. I pass the line forward of the line between the cleats and then underneath it and back to the top of the cuddy cabin. I then pass the line through a clam cleat, ready to pull when the mast is raised. I then walk the mast into position and while holding it with one hand, I pull on the 1/4" line to take the slack out and this secures the mast in the vertical position. I then proceed to install the mast pin, and then go forward and secure the forestay. If my jib halyard was longer, I would use it by attaching it to the bow fitting, where the jib foot normally attaches. After walking the mast into position and holding it with one hand, take the slack out of the jib halyard and cleat it. Then proceed with securing the mast and forestay.
This proceedure works for me, maybe for you too. If I have confused you, I might be able to draw a picture, but don't know how to send a picture, other than US Mail or a print file. Unless of course, you have DesignCAD software, then I could send the file.
Let me know,
Barry
Barry Wright (wrightbr-at-aol.com)