Apr 30, 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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jul 29, 2008 · 2. Wire conduit inside mast has come loose. Solution = take mast off of boat and repair conduit attachment. There will be pairs of rivets going up the mast. One of the rivets in …

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 …

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. …

Dec 17, 2024 · In that regard, unreinforced portland cement is quite brittle and would likely to crack pretty quickly on the fault lines from the mast step fastenings. Once cracked, the plinth is …

Nov 1, 2013 · The mast will come down on that, resting at a point that is behind the center of gravity. On my mast support I put a rubber roller, like those used on boat trailers, on the frame …