[Rhodes22-list] ***POSSIBLE SPAM*** Re: Jim Johnston Mast HoistQuestion

[jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net]

Jery, Great input. Yes, waves and current could be factors in my 
proposed use of
the mast lift. Dropping parts has always been one of my specialties. I 
will keep
bigger bridges on my list. I live and sail in Michigan, the Mackinac 
Bridge has
not been a problem. We did have to wait struggeling in a strong current at the
swing bridge to Manitoulin Island. A problem a smart capt. would have not
gotten into. Thanks for your time & input. Jim J
Quoting cjlowe at sssnet.com:


> I set my boat up at my slip,most of the time.Things I would be concerned
> about are-
> 1-boat wakes and waves at the set-up/tear down site on the water
> the mast raising hoist lowers the mast onto the mast crutch,but the
> bottom of the mast will most likely have to be taken off the mast step
> and walked forward and lashed to the bow rail to make the top of the
> mast lower and to move the boat under the bridge with a lower center of
> gravity. The mast rests on a roller when it's on the crutch,and the
> bundle only weights about 30-40 lbs.,but if a big wave comes along ,it
> could get dicey if you dancing the mast forward to the bow rail just
> then. 
> 2-If you drop any parts overboard,and don't have a replacement,your done
> sailing  until you do get a replacement. 
> 3-I've never motored with the bottom of the mast on the step and the top
> of the mast on the crutch,might be a good question to ask the
> group.I've motored 3 mi. with the mast on the bow rail and in the
> crutch in 2 foot waves,without alarm. 
> Jerry Lowe
>
>
>
> On 9/26/2008, "jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net"
> <jimtracyjohnston at centurytel.net> wrote:
>
>> 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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