[Alberg30] Lowering mast from deck

[Don Campbell]

James;
It would apear as if you want to just lower the mast from the pulpits to the
ground, and that the mast is unstepped as it sits now. I would pad the mast
on the cabin top and then pivot the mast 90 degrees so it rests across the
cabin top and slowly move it to one side so that one end gets gently onto
the ground, so done with a delicate balance. Then repad the cabin top so you
can slide the mast further out by walking it away from the boat,  with you
on the ground. Once there is just enough on the cabintop to prevent the mast
from slipping onto the deck, you can attach one rope to that end and walk it
over the bow or stern and let it down gently. I move my mast twice annually
on the trailer and Alberg masts are heavy enough it takes 3 good people to
carry it, 4 is better for all concerned! Figure 250 lbs at the least.
    If you need to unstep the mast, then there is an an A frame system on
the AL30 site as well as Yves method. I believe Yves might have a different
attachment system for the base of the mast than the standard one I have
seen. You will need extra help if you need to do this 12 feet above ground.
See pics for help while in water.

James Schueler wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Would anyone have any ideas on how I can safely lower the mast to the
> ground from the top of the deck?
>
> I was considering attaching 6 lines to the mast with the lines on each
> end wrapped twice around the bow and stern pulpits in order to control
> the rate of descent. The middle 4 would aid and support.
>
> It seems to me that the pulpits would be able to handle this as the mast
> is now sitting on them anyway, but I don't want to damage anything in
> the process.
>
> The boat, which I just purchased, is sitting in a field with nothing
> nearby to use as support.
>
> All ideas would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> James
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