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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you are taking the mast down to store it in a
rack or where others might move it - I would suggest you do as we do and put it
in PVC water pipe (usually comes in 12 foot lengths) and secure it so
it isn't bent to either the mast or well supported on mast racks. This will help
prevent damage to the foil from minor yard oafishness. Also, we have found
it safer at our hoist to lift the mast from the aft side so the foil is well
away from the mast crane.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You might find it helpful, as we do, to have an
extra set of hands to hold the bottom of the furler during the lift and
restepping process so it doesn't swing around.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Just some thoughts. Hope it is a help.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Cheers,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>John</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=peter.amos1@btinternet.com
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, November 17, 2002 6:35
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30] Mast unstepping</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I shall be unstepping the mast in January and I have roller
furling (Harken). Can it be left attached,if so are there any special
precautions I should take.This will be the first time I have unstepped a mast
so I am a little apprehensive.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Peter Amos #478</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>