[Rhodes22-list] Mast Raising System w/Pictures

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Todd,
What is the length and configuration of the extension chains for the inside front stays.  Do you have a snapshot?  This is really a strong case for the crane.  Do you have a picture of the crane - old versus new?  Thx.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Todd Zumach <zoomerzx at gmail.com>
>Sent: Jun 9, 2006 10:11 PM
>To: Rhodes List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Mast Raising System w/Pictures
>
>I have attached three pictures showing the two mast raising systems that I
>have.  I have never used the larger system, but can tell you that the new
>system is very effective.  One of the pictures shows where the block is
>mounted in front of the tabernacle that the crane attaches to.  It takes
>about three minutes to set up the system and the mast drops slowly into the
>stern mounted cradle. The secret to the new mast raising system is the
>extension chains that are added to the inside front stays.  This allows the
>stays to control the mast as it lowers.
>
>Mast raising and lowering is really a one person job with this system.  The
>only thing I have to watch out for is getting any stays fouled.  The biggest
>problem is the adjustment bars on the rear stays getting stuck (that has
>happend two of the three times I have raised the mast.)
>
>It is also clear from the pictures that the old system is much larger and
>heavier than the new system.
>
>Capn Z
>Phillips, WI