Posted by Loren Lettick (letticklaw@…>)
When I purchased my F40/40 2 years ago the mast was out. It was convenient for inspection, cleaning and waxing. I suspect I’ll never remove it again. I have an intermittent problem with the anchor light, but it’s cheaper to send someone up the mast for repairs (and easier with the electric winch) than it is to remove the mast–even though we have to pay for each foot of mast height for mast-in storage. (Theoretically more poppits for extra blocking). Some yards in Connecticut are starting to insist on mast removal for winter storage.
Loren Lettick
Williwaw