In the boatyards around Boston.............almost no masts are removed for winter storage..........most are stored with mast up and seem to do well........
In the past 14 years, I've only taken mine down for revisions or repairs to wind instruments......probably 3 times in that 14 year interval........ It will be staying up again this year. Yes, relieve the tension on shrouds and backstay "a little" not flopping around........ Ron C. Impromptu C&C 38MKIIC.....'77 -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 2:03 PM To: Dr. Mark Bodnar; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast removal for winter? Mast up with a boat on jack stands is not a good idea. Many clubs around here do not permit it -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 2:47 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Mast removal for winter? All the discussion about unstepping the mast has me wondering about the merits of leaving it in or pulling it out for the winter. In the owners manual for the CS 30 is states > CS Yachts does not recommend that the yacht be stored with the mast > left in place as this places stresses on the hull and rig not > encountered during normal operation. Any damage to the yacht, its > cradle or any associated part will not be covered under > warranty if the boat has been stored with the rig in place. I pulled the mast on my Mirage 24 - but we were able to do that by hand. Our club has a crane and a "gin pole"(?) that could be used to pull the mast --- but given all the bigger boats seem to leave the mast in place I wonder if I'm better leaving it as it is. Loosen up the shrouds a little and maybe pull our the halyards (leaving messenger lines). I know when I bought the boat it hadn't been off the jack stands for 3 yrs - and the mast was up the whole time (shrouds not loosened and 3 of the 4 halyards just pulled up to the mast head --- rescued by the launch crew for me) Having just bought this boat I wonder if hauling the mast might be a good idea so I can get a good look at the mast head, sheaves etc. That said everything is working well -- is it easier to just go up the mast in a bosuns chair and do an inspection from there? Advice appreciated, Mark -- There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. - George Santayana --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
