This is not routine here in Maryland, my mast has been out exactly one time. I think it was $160 out and $160 in, which was the hourly crane charge back then. I had all the sails off, wiring disconnected, forestay and backstay off replaced by halyards, boom off, and the shrouds ready to go. The crane was literally done in about 10 minutes. If you paid the yard to do everything I can well see it hitting $1000.
Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I Kent Island MD USA
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