Exactly my expierience Joe. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Sep 24, 2014 8:40 AM, "Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > >
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