
Mast height question - SailNet Community
May 15, 2012 · I am buying a boat and near my house there is a bridge height I am concerned about. When looking I see "mast height" listed in the specs. Is the mast height the max height …
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, …
Mast Winch Install & Rigging - SailNet Community
Sep 12, 2024 · Hi all, I'm in the process of planning to install two Lewmar 16STs on either side of the mast of my PS 34. I've added hardware to masts before, but never winches. It's a pretty …
Gin-Pole Mast raising system - SailNet Community
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 …
external vs. internal halyards | SailNet Community
May 22, 2016 · For the exit holes from the mast, Schaefer makes nice exit plates that I used. With 4 sheaves at the masthead, these 4 sheaves support 2 external halyards or 4 internal halyards.
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!
Fractional Rig vs. Mast Head Rig - SailNet Community
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 …
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 …
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 …
Storing whisker pole vertically | SailNet Community
Dec 4, 2009 · I have come up with a way to store my whisker pole vertically, and I don't see anyone else doing it. I'm wondering why. I hook one end of the pole on the mast ring where it …