May 1, 2016 · The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall spar, or arrangement of spars, erected more or less vertically on the centre-line of a ship or boat. Its purposes include carrying sail, spars, and …

Sep 18, 2024 · Hi all, I'm in the process of planning to install two Lewmar 16STs on either side of the mast of my PS 34. I've added hardware to masts before, but never winches. It's a pretty …

Dec 24, 2009 · The mast "step" is the location where the bottom of the mast is secured. If this step is on the deck, the weight of the mast is usually supported by a "compression post" or …

Dec 13, 2011 · The mast is a proctor, which is 47' and only 6"x4" and has a good deal of flex. Even with running backs secured, there is flex to some degree through the entire mast, and …

Jun 6, 2025 · Just joining here. I have just acquired a 1978 Johnson M-16 scow and need help rigging it. I understand all the lines, my main issue is getting the mast up...

Dec 7, 2024 · Mast sections as cantilevers and deck partners are not strong enough to resist the high bending loads anf thrust from a large mast pushing forward as it is being lowered. …

May 13, 2018 · I've got an 18' 1961 Mercury by Numes (#419) wood with fiberglass hull. Very tall (26') aluminum mast and with a fixed keel, the boat sits high on the trailer. Mast needs to slip …

Jul 15, 2010 · The trailerable Hunters use a gin pole system for mast raising (I beleive Hunter has a video, or link to it, on using the system). Basically, the mast has a hole in the front section …

Jul 30, 2024 · Hi all, As you can see from the photo, there is some nasty corrosion at the base of my mast. Based on some internet searches it looks like the recommended repair is to cut …

Dec 18, 2016 · I would like to mast step my new purchased 1972 Pearson 26. My research, and please confirm is, this mast needs to be lifted from it's shoe in the deck by way of a tripod or …