Agree with all Marek said, especially the cellphone camera. I work aloft frequently but with a buddy.
The camera is great. When we're scoping out a furler or rigging job, I can take a pic, email it to my buddy on the deck and we can discuss. Nice. I have a lineman's canvas tool bucket to take up. It's great for holding all your tools, parts, etc. Dennis C. On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 2:25 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Ryan, > > +1 for what Patrick said. > > One extra note, though – the carabiners you use should be locking type > (any time you use a carabiner to attach yourself to, it should be locked). > > One more – instead of using a Prusik’s knot, use an extra ascender. Three > would be enough (2 for climbing, one for extra backup – different line). > The third one can be much smaller and cheaper than the two working ones (it > is there only to stop you, if the main line you hang from breaks). > > Take a few loops made of webbing for attaching yourself securely at the > mast top or spreaders (actually, anywhere, where you work). It is much > easier to hang from a properly attached webbing than from the halyard (e.g. > you will swing much less). > > Attach all tools to your harness with some paracord. Climbing down and up > for the screwdriver is not that much fan (especially after the second time). > > Not critical, but useful – take your cell phone with you. You can take a > few pictures, but you can also use in in case of emergency. > > Don’t use any shackles to attach yourself to the halyard – use knots, and > only knots that you can trust. > > Climbers know how to use ropes for climbing, so follow their advice (not > the sailors’) (;-) > > good luck and stay safe. > > Marek > 1994 C270 “Legato” > Ottawa, ON > > > *From:* Patrick Davin via CnC-List > *Sent:* Thursday, March 16, 2017 12:25 > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com ; ryanpdo...@gmail.com > *Cc:* Patrick Davin > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo > > 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 >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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