I haven't removed Alianna's mast for the past 5 years at least.she is stored on jack stands during winter (mid Oct to mid June) with the keel on a couple of 8x8 blocks. We take care to get her level so that water runs out the cockpit drains. I cover just from in front of the companion way aft with a supported tarp to keep most of the snow out of the cockpit. I release 3 full turns on each upper shroud (single spreader rig, fore and aft lowers) with no release on the lowers.I seize the turn buckles. I leave all the lines up during winter storage, 1 main halyard, 2 jib halyards, 2 spin halyards, spin pole topping lift, main topping lift and I secure the boom with 3/8 inch braid in place of the main sheet system to the tow rail; the inboard end is left attached to the mast at the gooseneck , I keep about 1000 pounds on the hydraulic backstay.I remove the vang and secure all halyards forward and secure other lines so there is no slapping against the mast. Has worked fine for me and considering the bother with messenger lines every year I decided not to do that so I'll probably sacrifice some halyard life but I feel certain my halyards will last at least 15 years (some are more than 10 years old already and still looking good).new lines every 15 years or so is not a bad thing.last year for the first time ever I drilled a 3/8 inch garboard drain hole, with no plug and before launch I simply cleaned the hole with acetone and filled with thickened epoxy.this worked very well so I will redrill the same hole this fall after she is hauled out.my Raymarine wind instrument is left just as it is for sailing.the anemometer spinning in the wind; in fact the mast has not been removed since I installed that gear, I could check to make sure but I believe that was 7 years ago.still works fine. Maybe I have been very lucky.I do check things out during storage every few weeks and after big storms.make sure the jack stands are adjusted tight.and that the chains between them are also tight.3 stands either side plus a bow stand used for Alianna
Dwight Veinot C&C 35MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: September 24, 2014 9:40 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast removal for winter? This must be a regional thing. Mast pulling is fairly rare in Maryland. I am almost never hauled out during the winter, but the few times I have been the yard didn't even ask about the mast. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John and Maryann Read via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 8:50 PM To: 'Ron Ricci'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast removal for winter? Let's seeeee Mast up = HUGE increase in windage and pressure brought to bear on cradle or jack stand pads = increased issues of hull flexing / damage Effective area of pad in contact with hull is about same as your hand clenched in a fist Pads are located in area of cored hull Yard has purpose built mobile crane for masts with extending boom etc. Takes about 15 minutes to pull Yard staff is well seasoned and qualified Get to thoroughly inspect mast, rigging, lights and instruments every year Have stored with mast down for 30+ years - works for me John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4765 / Virus Database: 4025/8261 - Release Date: 09/23/14
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