[Rhodes22-list] How robust are the pintles?

[Todd Tavares]

Peter,

I am curious. How much does GB want for a mast raising system these days?

Todd T


On Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 10:03 AM peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Hi All,   Sad to say that summer is over and winter haul-out is fast
> approaching :-(.  As I contemplate lowering my mast for the first time, and
> wishing to avoid a repeat of the experience in raising the mast (another
> story) I am planning on building a mast crutch to simplify the process (my
> boat did not come with the GB mast raising system or a crutch).  My
> question for all you experienced Rhodies is:  can I safely hang a mast
> crutch and the weight of mast/boom/furler assembly on the pintles?  Are
> they robust enough for this load?  I assume they are ( but you know what
> happens when you assume).  What says the collective wisdom?  Note:  I only
> plan to use this for raising/lowering, not for trailering/storage.
> Thanks all,     Peter
>