
What is a Deck-stepped mast and keel-stepped mast
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 …
Bosun's Chair Technique - SailNet Community
Feb 15, 2025 · I went up the mast yesterday to inspect things up there. My anchor light is inop. The challenge I ran into is that when the chair is hoisted up to the mast sheave, it still leave …
Spar vs. mast. What's the difference? | SailNet Community
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 …
creating a tabernacle from a keel stepped mast - SailNet Community
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. …
Mast height question - SailNet Community
May 16, 2012 · 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 …
Mast Wiring Through Deck - SailNet Community
Jun 16, 2021 · Hey guys, I have some questions regarding the wiring for the mast. The previous owner did some repairs to the mast base and filled the previous holes for wiring so I'm not …
Mast stepping?? Sail Rigging?? | SailNet Community
Jun 2, 2025 · Hello, This is my first sailboat. I am having my 28' Pearson hauled to a marina where they will step mast and connect the standing rigging. Should I have them set up the …
repairing cracked mast with welding | SailNet Community
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 …
Mast Winch Install & Rigging - SailNet Community
Sep 12, 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 …
corrosion at base of mast - SailNet Community
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 …