[Rhodes22-list] Hank, about height of rear support

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Ed,
On the mark - it is tougher with the mast flat.  Not difficult lowering.  I use a mast support just above the stern pulpit and can manage stepping, but with some effort.  I just don't like to carry the huge crutch assembly on the road.
Art
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>From: Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net>
>Sent: Jul 21, 2008 2:15 PM
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list]  Hank, about height of rear support
>ery effort
>
>Hank,
>
>Ask Stan for the technical details.  But I would suggest that it has to do
>with being able to use the crane [gin pole with crank] by oneself.  The
>crane by itself does not create sufficient angle to get mechanical advantage
>to raise the mast from a flat position.  If the mast was level with the boat
>or cabin top, you would need someone to assist by raising the mast to an
>angle for the crane to easily raise the mast.
>
>See how that answer flies or raises the mast.
>
>Ed K
>Greenville, SC, USA
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