Thanks Patrick and everyone for the warnings and suggestions. Violet Hour is a really pretty boat.
I just ordered an ATM mast climber for pickup Saturday. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2017, at 12:24 PM, Patrick Davin <jda...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Here's how I do it: > https://svviolethour.com/2015/04/22/how-to-climb-the-mast-solo-part-2/ > > https://svviolethour.com/2015/02/28/cleaning-the-boat-climbing-the-mast/ > (earlier post with my first attempt; part 2 above has more details) > > There are many different ways to do it. One of my goals was doing it cheaply, > with equipment I mostly already had. If you're willing to spend some $$$, ATN > mastclimber might be easier. > > -Patrick > 1984 C&C LF38 > >> On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 9:00 AM, <cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> From: Ryan Doyle <ryanpdo...@gmail.com> >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:01:15 -0400 >> Subject: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo >> Hi All, >> >> I need to replace the radar dome on my mizzenmast this weekend. It's about >> 22' up. I'm in solid shape and can climb without a problem. However, I >> have never climbed a mast before, and I have to do this work alone. I'm >> curious if anyone here has suggestions for doing this safely. Is it >> possible, or should I call in a professional? >> >> I'll be down on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake, so I'm sure I could >> find someone, but I'd rather learn to do this myself and I'd rather spend $ >> on mast climbing equipment than on a pro. I'm sure this won't be the last >> time I have to do this. >> >> Any advice is appreciated. >> >> Thanks so much. >> >> Ryan >> Juniper - 1983 Pearson 424 Ketch >> (Former 1976 C&C 30) >> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone > >
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