[Rhodes22-list] raising mast on Rhodes 22

[Business International Group, LLC]

I saw the photos and it certainly looks stable but very bulky.  If you use
mini stays on the mast which allow the mast to rotate forward and prevent it
from going sideways, you can have a much more compact pole, fast and easy to
take along in case you need to lower the mast under low bridges.


on 7/1/04 8:23 AM, ed kroposki at ekroposki at charter.net wrote:

> Nic (vic?)(you never sign)
> 
> With the Rhodes 22 there is a mast hoist system that is much more
> than a gin pole.  It is a balanced system mounted to the cabin top.  It is
> based on the principle of a gin pole, but it is secured to the cabin top
> (base) and has a line to the front deck cleat.  It uses the two back inside
> stays to actually hoist the mast with the poles descending movement.  The
> other six stays act as guides and stabilizing support while raising and
> lowering.  The current version of the system is quite safe and efficient.
> One person can raise and lower the mast without dropping the mast on his
> head.  This can be done on the water or on the trailer!
> However, according to Stan caution should still be used.
> 
> Ed K
> R22 South Carolina
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> In remembrance, Rummy may he sail in peace.
> 
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> 
> Are you saying you actually bought a mast hoise?? I'm thinking about the
> small crane like devices marinas use to hoist a mast.  Ever think about
> using a Gin pole instead.  That way you're not limited to one location
> unless somehow your hoist is moveable.
> 
> on 6/29/04 8:19 AM, Dennis Narehood at dennis_narehood at att.net wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>> Stan suggested I ask the list and try to contact Jay Friedland.
>> 
>> I got a recycled Rhodes 22 in August last year.  Love it.  Taking down
>> the mast was a disaster.  We tried to do it manually and I dropped it on
> my
>> head.
>> 
>> We bought a mast hoist In January and I almost have the boat repaired and
>> back in shape. (Waiting for plastic shims for the spreaders ).
>> 
>> 
>> Is there anyone in Barnegat bay area around Toms river that could check my
>> work and guide me through raising the mast using the hoist system?
>> Thanks
>> Dennis
>> 
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