[Rhodes22-list] Jim Johnston Mast Hoist Question

[jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net]

Mary Lou, I appreciate your input. You answered some of the concerns I have. 
Thank You,JimJ
Quoting Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>:


> Jim,
> The system works very well but there are a fair number of connections
> that need to be made. 
>
> The system consists of a tall crutch that fits over the stern rail
> and a crane which attaches to a block on the cabin top. The crane has
> a trailer winch at the business end. I believe the current system
> also has a bail you attach to the mast. Older systems used the aft
> lowers to attach to the crane to raise and lower the mast. There is
> also a set of extenders that get attached to the forward lowers to
> lengthen them so they act as an anti-sway device while raising and
> lowering the mast. You could keep all of the parts on the boat. The
> crutch is large and unwieldy but would fit in the cabin. I wouldn't
> want to use it to lower and raise the mast to get under a bridge
> while going out for a daysail.  Our check list has 11 steps to raise
> and 11 steps to lower although you probably could get it down to a
> science if you did it often enough. Don't know how low your bridge
> is, but the mast on the crutch is at least 5 or 6 feet above the stern rail. 
>
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> Rock Hall, MD
>
>
> At 08:42 PM 9/25/2008, you wrote:
>> Ed K. Sorry, I didn't finish my email. My questions are:  Does it work
>> well? Is
>> it too large to keep on the boat most of the time? I have a possible need to
>> lower my mast to go under a bridge and raise it again once I'm under &
>> thru the
>> river. A quick review of some of your experiences with the mast system
>> would be
>> appreciated. Jim J. 
>> Quoting jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net:
>>
>>
>> > Ed K, I have IMF (inter-mast furling), I want to be able to raise and
>> > lower my
>> > mast by myself.  JimJ
>> > Quoting Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net>:
>> >
>> >
>> >>
>> >> Jim Johnston:
>> >>
>> >> Clarify your question.  Do you have IMF or Standard rig?
>> >>
>> >> I have IMF and General Boats Mast Hoist System.  What is your
>> question(s). 
>> >>
>> >> Ed K
>> >> Greenville, SC, USA
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