[Rhodes22-list] mast issues

[Bob Keller]

Brad,
I have a mast mounted antenna, windex and wind instrument on my mast.  Since 
my mast light is about 3/4 of the way up the mast and faces the front, the 
top of the mast is available and this is where the sensor for the wind 
instrument is located (Raymarine ST-40).  It's directly on top of the mast.  
The antenna is located on the side of the mast about six inches from the 
top.  The whip is angled slightly away from the mast so it does not 
interfere with the sensor.  Lastly, the windex is also at the top of the 
mast, but is mounted on an offset bracket which puts it behind the mast 
about 8-10 inches.  Sounds crowded, but they all work fine.

BK
"Yankee Clipper"






>From: brad haslett <flybrad@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>To: rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] mast issues
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 04:54:30 -0800 (PST)
>
>Yesterday I took the mast from its cradle and removed
>the mainsail and ginny for shipment to SailCare for
>cleaning, conditioning, and repair.  The genoa was in
>great shape but the main has a few places that could
>use some stitching.  The inside of the IMF area of the
>mast was mostly clean except for some dust and a few
>ants.  Question - has anyone used any of the dry
>teflon sprays?  Fastrack, Sailcote, Mairiner's Choice?
>  It only seems reasonable to lubricate the inside of
>the mast while the opportunity is available but I'm
>curious if the stuff really works and doesn't stain
>the sails.  I swear by wd-40 for everything; stain
>remover, starter fluid, lubricant, intoxicant, etc.
>but this is one job where it won't work.
>
>My mast has obviously had an antenna mounted at one
>time, the L-bracket mount is still attached.  Now
>would be a good time to "fish" a shielded cable to the
>mount even if I don't re-install an antenna.  What I
>really want though is a wind indicator on top of the
>mast.  Does anyone have both a mast antenna and wind
>indicator and how is it mounted so that one doesn't
>interfere with the other?
>
>Last question.  Has anyone found a creative use for
>the extra block next to the topping lift block?  Flag
>halyard perhaps?
>
>Brad Haslett
>"CoraShen"
>
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