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  1. Spar vs. mast. What's the difference? | SailNet Community

    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, and derricks, …

  2. Mast Winch Install & Rigging - SailNet Community

    Sep 18, 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 stout mast, …

  3. Mast height question - SailNet Community

    May 15, 2012 · I am buying a boat and near my house there is a bridge height I am concerned about. When looking I see "mast height" listed in the specs. Is the mast height the max height measured …

  4. Solo Mast Stepping System - SailNet Community

    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 at the point where …

  5. Fractional Rig vs. Mast Head Rig - SailNet Community

    Jan 6, 2008 · The runners are attached on both sides of the mast (port and starboard) at the same height where the fractional forestay attaches to the mast. The runners counteract the force applied …

  6. Gin-Pole Mast raising system - SailNet Community

    Jul 15, 2010 · The trailerable Hunters use a gin pole system for mast raising (I beleive Hunter has a video, or link to it, on using the system). Basically, the mast has a hole in the front section into which …

  7. repairing cracked mast with welding | SailNet Community

    Dec 11, 2011 · The mast is a proctor, which is 47' and only 6"x4" and has a good deal of flex. Even with running backs secured, there is flex to some degree through the entire mast, and especially above …

  8. repairing wooden spreaders with mast steps installed

    Oct 3, 2013 · Here is the problem though my mast has steps installed and the step cable stays go through the spreaders:cussing: the wife is mad at me because "the expensive survey did not find this".

  9. Single Handed Mast Stepping without a Crane - SailNet Community

    Apr 4, 2017 · I am curious to hear some thoughts, tricks and tips with regards to stepping and unstepping a mast on a small boat (Less than 25 feet) without a crane, single handed, or with only …

  10. Pros and Cons of In-Mast Furling - SailNet Community

    Jul 1, 2018 · Those of you with experience sailing with in-mast furling systems, what are the pros and cons?