Danny, I don't have a C&C anymore (I know, I was made to walk the plank a few times not to mention being dragged around the keel), but my C270 has a double spreader mast and I demast (and step) myself. You need two and a half people to do that (the half is operating the crane). I rig a bridle (above the lower spreaders and around the mast and down to the mast gooseneck fitting (you want it to be tied to something solid)). The crane hook grabs the bridle and pulls the mast up. When you lower it, make sure that the hook does not ride down the bridle (or the top of the mast would drop on the deck). If you do it slowly enough and have someone controlling the hook, there is no issue.
I do it now for three years running and before I helped other members with larger boats (e.g. a 84 Hunter 34 with a huge mast (about 300 lb)). It only sounds complicated. I would suggest that the first time around have someone knowledgeable helping you. And have a few extra helping hands. I guess we are lucky here, because we have free (well, included in the membership fee) access to the masting crane (actually two cranes). My guess is that at least 50% of the members demast and step the masts by themselves. And we do it twice a year (it is hard to sail when the water is solid). If there is a crane that you could use, I would recommend doing it yourself. Good luck Marek 1994 C270 "Legato" Ottawa, ON (on the hard, even though we have 20 C (70 F?) weather) -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: October-30-15 06:20 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: djhaug...@juno.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Boom Furling complications Hi Merek. I couldn't agree with you more. It's just, the more I think about it, how much do I want to push them if they are afraid or worse, simply unwilling? "It's not what we're used to so, we can't do it" I'm beginning to believe the latter is the case. Maybe they believe their equipment is not up to the task... Thanks for the suggestion though. I'm sure that's the way it could be done as it is a double spreader rig. DannyOn Oct 29, 2015 11:37 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Danny, > > You can always devise a bridle that would grab the mast by the spreaders > (without putting any pressure on the back of the mast). You can get up to the > spreaders using a small ladder (or get yourself lifted in a bosun’s chair or > a harness). This is a reasonably standard practice if your mast has two set > of spreaders (e.g. like mine). > > > > Of course if the yard has its own way and does not want to listen to > suggestions, you cannot do much. It helps if you demast on your own (how we > do it in our Club) - you can fiddle to your heart’s desire. > > > > Good luck > > > > Marek > > 1994 C270 “Legato” > > Ottawa > > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny > Haughey via CnC-List > Sent: October-29-15 15:07 > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Danny Haughey > Subject: Stus-List Boom Furling complications > > > > Hi All, > > > > So, it seems the yard said they cannot remove the mast because of the sail > track that rides up the mast track for the furling system. > > > > I basically have two options where they are concerned. Find another yard for > storage or, wet store the boat in a slip. > > > > I don't think I would mind the wet storage option if she wasn't in such a > need for a bottom job. > > > > What do you guys think? > > > > The reason they cannot remove the mast is because they use a sling and the > sling would damage the track... > > > > Maybe someone can recommend a place nearby where I can store her on the hard. > i know not every yard requires the removal of the mast. > > > > Danny > > Westport Point, MA _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
