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, …
What's the easy way to raise a mast? | SailNet Community
May 13, 2018 · I've got an 18' 1961 Mercury by Numes (#419) wood with fiberglass hull. Very tall (26') aluminum mast and with a fixed keel, the boat sits high on the trailer. Mast needs to slip down …
Cost to unstep/step a keel-stepped mast? | SailNet Community
Jul 17, 2012 · Just retrieving the mast from the rack, untying all the rigging, installing the spreaders, VHF, windex, wind transducer, spreader boots and testing all the wiring before stepping was a solid …
Solo Mast Stepping System - SailNet Community
Nov 1, 2013 · The mast will come down on that, resting at a point that is behind the center of gravity. On my mast support I put a rubber roller, like those used on boat trailers, on the frame at the point where …
corrosion at base of mast - SailNet Community
Jul 30, 2024 · Hi all, As you can see from the photo, there is some nasty corrosion at the base of my mast. Based on some internet searches it looks like the recommended repair is to cut away the …
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 into which …
Mast specs.... | SailNet Community
Feb 21, 2008 · Okay, I have a pretty good idea of what the general answers are, but am curious about specifics. I've seen quite a few mast specs recently, and am curious as to the determining factors …
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 stout mast, …
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 …
Climbing the mast - harness vs bosuns chair - SailNet Community
Mar 16, 2023 · I’m seconding @cthoops recommendation for the ATN mast climber with a bosuns chair, using a halyard to attach the ascenders to. With the mast climber I can stand up and usually get the …