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- Spar vs. mast. Whats the difference? | SailNet Community
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 derricks, and giving necessary height to a navigation light, look-out position, signal yard, control position, radio aerial or signal lamp
- What is a Deck-stepped mast and keel-stepped mast
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 weight bearing pole under the deck and transferring this force to the keel
- Folding Masts | SailNet Community
Apparent, folding mast setups on larger, long, and heavy masts like yours and mine present some interesting issues to solve On my 27 Buccaneer I lower the mast via the trailer's high mounted winch lowering to the aft and onto a temp cradle at the stern It works just fine but then I have to un-pin the base and carry the mast forward for stowing
- Mast Winch Install Rigging - SailNet Community
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 stout mast, but doesn't have any built-in pads reinforced locations for winch mounting I have a few questions about
- Mast height question - SailNet Community
I am buying a boat and near my house there is a bridge height I am concerned about When looking I see "mast height" listed in the specs Is the mast height the max height measured from the waterline to the top of the mast (which seems right) or is it the height of the mast from where it is
- creating a tabernacle from a keel stepped mast - SailNet Community
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 Eliminating the portion of the mast cantilevered above the deck keeps the mast base and king post largely in shear and axial loading, and reduces the thrust resisted by the deck
- What type of Cement around C C Mast Step? - SailNet Community
I am helping a friend repair a failed mast step in a late 70s early 80s C C 32 The wood parts rotted and have been removed It was supported in place by a masonary cement product that was poured around the wood parts The material was easily drilled and could be chipped out It worked for
- corrosion at base of mast - SailNet Community
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 away the corroded area and raise the mast step Does anyone have any other recommendations? Also, can anyone tell me what
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