Posted by bill weber (billpeggyweber@…>)
I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and experience
raising and lowering the mast. It is not hinged as
some are. The boat came with 3 long poles i think
were used to raise the mast but I have not figured it
out yest.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS…
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Posted by Charles Arasim (crarasim@…>)
Bill,
I got an old mast, from a Capri 14.2 I think, that I use as a portable
raising pole/mast, it’s about 191/2ft long.
I have shrouds cut and set to length that I attach, with shackles, to the
forward base eyelet at each stanchion in-line with the front of the
deckhouse. I then have a short fore stay that I attach a line to and run
that through the eyelet at the forward base of the bow pulpit. I run that
line back through the fair lead on the deck, the halyard clutch, and to one
of the winches. I set the base of this raising mast on a thick piece of
rubber on the deck just in front of the mast hole and then tighten the
whole thing up with the winch and clutch it off. I then have a block with
a raising line running back down from the top of this set mast (all rigged
up before I set it). One end of this raising line goes through one of the
halyard turning blocks, through the fair lead, halyard clutch, and back to
the other winch. I tie a separate line with a loose loop around the
boat’s mast that I then attach the other end of the raising line to this
loop. I then take the other end of the looped line and tie it off on the
goose neck fitting on the boat’s mast so the loop doesn’t just slide up the
mast, and is the right place to be at or about the boat’s masts center of
gravity. I then just winch the mast up and into the hole, ease it down the
hole and into place.
Takes a little time to do but it works great, is fairly simple, and is
light weight.
Charlie A.
WindRush #104
Posted by Allen McClung (amcclung@…>)
Bill,
You may have one of the self-hoisting mechanism described on the Freedom site. I have it somewhere, but not at my fingertips. I raise my mast with the help of a hoist and a couple of friends. It’s not so heavy that two guys can manage it, although I’ve never tried that. If someone else doesn’t chime in and tell you where the three pole hoist is described, I’ll look it up and send it your way.
Allen
----- Original Message -----
From: bill weber
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 6:11 PM
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] raising the mast on a freedom 21
I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and experienceraising and lowering the mast. It is not hinged assome are. The boat came with 3 long poles i thinkwere used to raise the mast but I have not figured itout yest. Any help would be appreciated. THANKS… __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/
Posted by andre laviolette (andrelaviolette@…>)
Mast raising.
I have found that pulling alongside another sailboat and using, preferably, the buddy boat’s spinnaker halyard raising a mast is easy. Not much healing. Attach halyard to mast as you would using a crane.
Andrebill weber <billpeggyweber@…> wrote:
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Posted by bill weber (billpeggyweber@…>)
Thanks a bunch. I’ll go back and look at the freedom
notes site. I’d like to stay in touch. It sound like
you know what you are talking about concerning the
21’s
thanks…
— Allen McClung <amcclung@…> wrote:
Bill,
You may have one of the self-hoisting mechanism
described on the Freedom site. I have it somewhere,
but not at my fingertips. I raise my mast with the
help of a hoist and a couple of friends. It’s not so
heavy that two guys can manage it, although I’ve
never tried that. If someone else doesn’t chime in
and tell you where the three pole hoist is
described, I’ll look it up and send it your way.Allen
----- Original Message -----
From: bill weber
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 6:11 PM
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] raising the mast on a
freedom 21I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and experience
raising and lowering the mast. It is not hinged
as
some are. The boat came with 3 long poles i think
were used to raise the mast but I have not figured
it
out yest.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS…
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Posted by Allen McClung (amcclung@…>)
Bill,
It’s amcclung@… if it’s something which lacks general interest to the group. I’m still looking for the particular message which relates to the three-pole lift. You’re lucky you have that. You won’t need a hoist.
Allen
----- Original Message -----
From: bill weber
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 2:37 PM
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] raising the mast on a freedom 21
Thanks a bunch. I’ll go back and look at the freedomnotes site. I’d like to stay in touch. It sound likeyou know what you are talking about concerning the21’sthanks…— Allen McClung <amcclung@…> wrote:> Bill,> > You may have one of the self-hoisting mechanism> described on the Freedom site. I have it somewhere,> but not at my fingertips. I raise my mast with the> help of a hoist and a couple of friends. It’s not so> heavy that two guys can manage it, although I’ve> never tried that. If someone else doesn’t chime in> and tell you where the three pole hoist is> described, I’ll look it up and send it your way.> > Allen > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: bill weber > To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 6:11 PM> Subject: [freedomyachts2003] raising the mast on a> freedom 21> > > I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and experience> raising and lowering the mast. It is not hinged> as> some are. The boat came with 3 long poles i think> were used to raise the mast but I have not figured> it> out yest. > Any help would be appreciated. THANKS…> > > > > __________________________________ > Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! > Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web > http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/> > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > ADVERTISEMENT> > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------> Yahoo! Groups Links> > a… To visit your group on the web, go to:> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freedomyachts2003/> > b… To unsubscribe from this group, send an> email to:> freedomyachts2003-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com> > c… Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the> Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/
Posted by Nick Marino (blueraven1@…>)
Bill,
Regarding your three long poles, maybe what I posted a few years ago
might be applicable. I never did try it and some sailors thought the
birch boards would not be strong enough. Anyway her is the posting.
Nick
"I obtained a mast removal sketch from the UK Freedom 21 people at a
boat show in the UK. I plan on using this method to remove my mast
this spring at my mooring. The following is my attempt to depict
the sketch which I can send you if you e-mail your address. I am
not sure about placement of strop. If you use this method before I
do, please provide me feedback.
Material List:
2" x 2" x 16’ Planed boards (Birch?) 2
2" x 2" Std Hinge 1
Cleat 1
Lifting Strop 1
Tie or Snap Shackle 2
Forward Tie (rope) 1
Aft Tie (rope) 1
Pulley arrangement to give 2:1 purchase 1
Procedure:
• Install hinge to boards lying end to end; fold up so when
rotated like an “A” the hinge is inside.
• Attach pulley assembly to top of “A”, forward side and
install a cleat about 5’ from bottom of leg…
• Attach Forward Tie to top of “A”, forward side.
• Attach Aft Tie to top of “A”, aft side.
• Remove boom and mast deck collar.
• Lift “A” behind the mast and tie (or shackle) legs to
forward stanchion bases.
• Secure Forward and Aft Ties to hold the “A” upright. You
may want to put rubber under legs and/or angle leg bottom.
• Attach lifting strop to pulley and other end to gooseneck
(about 5’ above the deck?)
• Lift mast up out of boat, cleat and bring back once it
clears the forward part of cabin.
• Position and lower to mast supports"
— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, bill weber
<billpeggyweber@y…> wrote:
I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and experience
raising and lowering the mast. It is not hinged as
some are. The boat came with 3 long poles i think
were used to raise the mast but I have not figured it
out yest.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS…
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Posted by bill weber (billpeggyweber@…>)
I would like to see the sketch. I’ll send some
pictures of what I have if your interested.
My email : billpeggyweber@…
the pole i have are 20ft long. Thanks…
— Nick Marino <blueraven1@…> wrote:
Bill,
Regarding your three long poles, maybe what I posted
a few years ago
might be applicable. I never did try it and some
sailors thought the
birch boards would not be strong enough. Anyway her
is the posting.Nick
"I obtained a mast removal sketch from the UK
Freedom 21 people at a
boat show in the UK. I plan on using this method to
remove my mast
this spring at my mooring. The following is my
attempt to depict
the sketch which I can send you if you e-mail your
address. I am
not sure about placement of strop. If you use this
method before I
do, please provide me feedback.Material List:
2" x 2" x 16’ Planed boards (Birch?) 2
2" x 2" Std Hinge 1
Cleat 1
Lifting Strop 1
Tie or Snap Shackle 2
Forward Tie (rope) 1
Aft Tie (rope) 1
Pulley arrangement to give 2:1 purchase 1Procedure:
• Install hinge to boards lying end to end; fold up
so when
rotated like an “A” the hinge is inside.
• Attach pulley assembly to top of “A”, forward side
and
install a cleat about 5’ from bottom of leg…
• Attach Forward Tie to top of “A”, forward side.
• Attach Aft Tie to top of “A”, aft side.• Remove boom and mast deck collar.
• Lift “A” behind the mast and tie (or shackle) legs
to
forward stanchion bases.
• Secure Forward and Aft Ties to hold the “A”
upright. You
may want to put rubber under legs and/or angle leg
bottom.
• Attach lifting strop to pulley and other end to
gooseneck
(about 5’ above the deck?)
• Lift mast up out of boat, cleat and bring back
once it
clears the forward part of cabin.
• Position and lower to mast supports"— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, bill weber
<billpeggyweber@y…> wrote:
I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and experience
raising and lowering the mast. It is not hinged
as
some are. The boat came with 3 long poles i think
were used to raise the mast but I have not figured
it
out yest.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS…
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Posted by amcclung@…> (amcclung@…>)
Bill,
I found the site where the guy who designed the three long pole hoist has
illustrations. I sent it to your e-mail, but it came back. I’ll try again.
Allen
From: bill weber <billpeggyweber@…>
Date: 2005/03/09 Wed AM 01:46:21 GMT
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] Re: raising the mast on a freedom 21I would like to see the sketch. I’ll send some
pictures of what I have if your interested.
My email : billpeggyweber@…
the pole i have are 20ft long. Thanks…
— Nick Marino <blueraven1@…> wrote:Bill,
Regarding your three long poles, maybe what I posted
a few years ago
might be applicable. I never did try it and some
sailors thought the
birch boards would not be strong enough. Anyway her
is the posting.Nick
"I obtained a mast removal sketch from the UK
Freedom 21 people at a
boat show in the UK. I plan on using this method to
remove my mast
this spring at my mooring. The following is my
attempt to depict
the sketch which I can send you if you e-mail your
address. I am
not sure about placement of strop. If you use this
method before I
do, please provide me feedback.Material List:
2" x 2" x 16’ Planed boards (Birch?) 2
2" x 2" Std Hinge 1
Cleat 1
Lifting Strop 1
Tie or Snap Shackle 2
Forward Tie (rope) 1
Aft Tie (rope) 1
Pulley arrangement to give 2:1 purchase 1Procedure:
? Install hinge to boards lying end to end; fold up
so when
rotated like an “A” the hinge is inside.
? Attach pulley assembly to top of “A”, forward side
and
install a cleat about 5’ from bottom of leg…
? Attach Forward Tie to top of “A”, forward side.
? Attach Aft Tie to top of “A”, aft side.? Remove boom and mast deck collar.
? Lift “A” behind the mast and tie (or shackle) legs
to
forward stanchion bases.
? Secure Forward and Aft Ties to hold the “A”
upright. You
may want to put rubber under legs and/or angle leg
bottom.
? Attach lifting strop to pulley and other end to
gooseneck
(about 5’ above the deck?)
? Lift mast up out of boat, cleat and bring back
once it
clears the forward part of cabin.
? Position and lower to mast supports"— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, bill weber
<billpeggyweber@y…> wrote:
I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and experience
raising and lowering the mast. It is not hinged
as
some are. The boat came with 3 long poles i think
were used to raise the mast but I have not figured
it
out yest.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS…
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Posted by amcclung@…> (amcclung@…>)
Bill,
Try this website. http://mywebpage.netscape.com/TedsSailingPage/. If this
doesn’t work, go to Yahoo and search for TedsSailingPage. BTW, I’ve tried to
send this to your email address, but it keeps coming back.
Allen
Good Luck.
From: bill weber <billpeggyweber@…>
Date: 2005/03/09 Wed AM 01:46:21 GMT
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] Re: raising the mast on a freedom 21I would like to see the sketch. I’ll send some
pictures of what I have if your interested.
My email : billpeggyweber@…
the pole i have are 20ft long. Thanks…
— Nick Marino <blueraven1@…> wrote:Bill,
Regarding your three long poles, maybe what I posted
a few years ago
might be applicable. I never did try it and some
sailors thought the
birch boards would not be strong enough. Anyway her
is the posting.Nick
"I obtained a mast removal sketch from the UK
Freedom 21 people at a
boat show in the UK. I plan on using this method to
remove my mast
this spring at my mooring. The following is my
attempt to depict
the sketch which I can send you if you e-mail your
address. I am
not sure about placement of strop. If you use this
method before I
do, please provide me feedback.Material List:
2" x 2" x 16’ Planed boards (Birch?) 2
2" x 2" Std Hinge 1
Cleat 1
Lifting Strop 1
Tie or Snap Shackle 2
Forward Tie (rope) 1
Aft Tie (rope) 1
Pulley arrangement to give 2:1 purchase 1Procedure:
? Install hinge to boards lying end to end; fold up
so when
rotated like an “A” the hinge is inside.
? Attach pulley assembly to top of “A”, forward side
and
install a cleat about 5’ from bottom of leg…
? Attach Forward Tie to top of “A”, forward side.
? Attach Aft Tie to top of “A”, aft side.? Remove boom and mast deck collar.
? Lift “A” behind the mast and tie (or shackle) legs
to
forward stanchion bases.
? Secure Forward and Aft Ties to hold the “A”
upright. You
may want to put rubber under legs and/or angle leg
bottom.
? Attach lifting strop to pulley and other end to
gooseneck
(about 5’ above the deck?)
? Lift mast up out of boat, cleat and bring back
once it
clears the forward part of cabin.
? Position and lower to mast supports"— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, bill weber
<billpeggyweber@y…> wrote:
I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and experience
raising and lowering the mast. It is not hinged
as
some are. The boat came with 3 long poles i think
were used to raise the mast but I have not figured
it
out yest.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS…
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Posted by Nick Marino (blueraven1@…>)
Allen,
Please post the three pole site or send it to me by e-mail.
Thanks,
Nick
— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, <amcclung@f…> wrote:
Bill,
I found the site where the guy who designed the three long pole
hoist has illustrations. I sent it to your e-mail, but it came back.
I’ll try again.Allen
From: bill weber <billpeggyweber@y…>
Date: 2005/03/09 Wed AM 01:46:21 GMT
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] Re: raising the mast on a
freedom 21I would like to see the sketch. I’ll send some
pictures of what I have if your interested.
My email : billpeggyweber@h…
the pole i have are 20ft long. Thanks…
— Nick Marino <blueraven1@c…> wrote:Bill,
Regarding your three long poles, maybe what I posted
a few years ago
might be applicable. I never did try it and some
sailors thought the
birch boards would not be strong enough. Anyway her
is the posting.Nick
"I obtained a mast removal sketch from the UK
Freedom 21 people at a
boat show in the UK. I plan on using this method to
remove my mast
this spring at my mooring. The following is my
attempt to depict
the sketch which I can send you if you e-mail your
address. I am
not sure about placement of strop. If you use this
method before I
do, please provide me feedback.Material List:
2" x 2" x 16’ Planed boards (Birch?) 2
2" x 2" Std Hinge 1
Cleat 1
Lifting Strop 1
Tie or Snap Shackle 2
Forward Tie (rope) 1
Aft Tie (rope) 1
Pulley arrangement to give 2:1 purchase 1Procedure:
? Install hinge to boards lying end to end; fold up
so when
rotated like an “A” the hinge is inside.
? Attach pulley assembly to top of “A”, forward side
and
install a cleat about 5’ from bottom of leg…
? Attach Forward Tie to top of “A”, forward side.
? Attach Aft Tie to top of “A”, aft side.? Remove boom and mast deck collar.
? Lift “A” behind the mast and tie (or shackle) legs
to
forward stanchion bases.
? Secure Forward and Aft Ties to hold the “A”
upright. You
may want to put rubber under legs and/or angle leg
bottom.
? Attach lifting strop to pulley and other end to
gooseneck
(about 5’ above the deck?)
? Lift mast up out of boat, cleat and bring back
once it
clears the forward part of cabin.
? Position and lower to mast supports"— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, bill weber
<billpeggyweber@y…> wrote:
I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and experience
raising and lowering the mast. It is not hinged
as
some are. The boat came with 3 long poles i think
were used to raise the mast but I have not figured
it
out yest.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS…
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Posted by amcclung@…> (amcclung@…>)
Here you go, Nick. http://mywebpage.netscape.com/TedsSailingPage/
From: “Nick Marino” <blueraven1@…>
Date: 2005/03/09 Wed PM 04:33:53 GMT
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] Re: raising the mast on a freedom 21
Allen,
Please post the three pole site or send it to me by e-mail.
Thanks,
Nick
— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, <amcclung@f…> wrote:
Bill,
I found the site where the guy who designed the three long pole
hoist has illustrations. I sent it to your e-mail, but it came back.
I’ll try again.Allen
From: bill weber <billpeggyweber@y…>
Date: 2005/03/09 Wed AM 01:46:21 GMT
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] Re: raising the mast on a
freedom 21I would like to see the sketch. I’ll send some
pictures of what I have if your interested.
My email : billpeggyweber@h…
the pole i have are 20ft long. Thanks…
— Nick Marino <blueraven1@c…> wrote:Bill,
Regarding your three long poles, maybe what I posted
a few years ago
might be applicable. I never did try it and some
sailors thought the
birch boards would not be strong enough. Anyway her
is the posting.Nick
"I obtained a mast removal sketch from the UK
Freedom 21 people at a
boat show in the UK. I plan on using this method to
remove my mast
this spring at my mooring. The following is my
attempt to depict
the sketch which I can send you if you e-mail your
address. I am
not sure about placement of strop. If you use this
method before I
do, please provide me feedback.Material List:
2" x 2" x 16’ Planed boards (Birch?) 2
2" x 2" Std Hinge 1
Cleat 1
Lifting Strop 1
Tie or Snap Shackle 2
Forward Tie (rope) 1
Aft Tie (rope) 1
Pulley arrangement to give 2:1 purchase 1Procedure:
? Install hinge to boards lying end to end; fold up
so when
rotated like an “A” the hinge is inside.
? Attach pulley assembly to top of “A”, forward side
and
install a cleat about 5’ from bottom of leg…
? Attach Forward Tie to top of “A”, forward side.
? Attach Aft Tie to top of “A”, aft side.? Remove boom and mast deck collar.
? Lift “A” behind the mast and tie (or shackle) legs
to
forward stanchion bases.
? Secure Forward and Aft Ties to hold the “A”
upright. You
may want to put rubber under legs and/or angle leg
bottom.
? Attach lifting strop to pulley and other end to
gooseneck
(about 5’ above the deck?)
? Lift mast up out of boat, cleat and bring back
once it
clears the forward part of cabin.
? Position and lower to mast supports"— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, bill weber
<billpeggyweber@y…> wrote:
I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and experience
raising and lowering the mast. It is not hinged
as
some are. The boat came with 3 long poles i think
were used to raise the mast but I have not figured
it
out yest.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS…
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Posted by bill weber (billpeggyweber@…>)
I really don’t see how that can work for me.
I have a keel stepped mast, no mast hinge and no
shrouds.
— Nick Marino <blueraven1@…> wrote:
Allen,
Please post the three pole site or send it to me by
e-mail.Thanks,
Nick— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com,
<amcclung@f…> wrote:Bill,
I found the site where the guy who designed the
three long pole
hoist has illustrations. I sent it to your e-mail,
but it came back.
I’ll try again.Allen
From: bill weber <billpeggyweber@y…>
Date: 2005/03/09 Wed AM 01:46:21 GMT
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] Re: raising the
mast on a
freedom 21I would like to see the sketch. I’ll send some
pictures of what I have if your interested.
My email : billpeggyweber@h…
the pole i have are 20ft long. Thanks…
— Nick Marino <blueraven1@c…> wrote:Bill,
Regarding your three long poles, maybe what I
posted
a few years ago
might be applicable. I never did try it and
some
sailors thought the
birch boards would not be strong enough.
Anyway her
is the posting.Nick
"I obtained a mast removal sketch from the UK
Freedom 21 people at a
boat show in the UK. I plan on using this
method to
remove my mast
this spring at my mooring. The following is
my
attempt to depict
the sketch which I can send you if you e-mail
your
address. I am
not sure about placement of strop. If you use
this
method before I
do, please provide me feedback.Material List:
2" x 2" x 16’ Planed boards (Birch?) 2
2" x 2" Std Hinge 1
Cleat 1
Lifting Strop 1
Tie or Snap Shackle 2
Forward Tie (rope) 1
Aft Tie (rope) 1
Pulley arrangement to give 2:1 purchase 1Procedure:
? Install hinge to boards lying end to end;
fold up
so when
rotated like an “A” the hinge is inside.
? Attach pulley assembly to top of “A”,
forward side
and
install a cleat about 5’ from bottom of leg…
? Attach Forward Tie to top of “A”, forward
side.
? Attach Aft Tie to top of “A”, aft side.? Remove boom and mast deck collar.
? Lift “A” behind the mast and tie (or
shackle) legs
to
forward stanchion bases.
? Secure Forward and Aft Ties to hold the “A”
upright. You
may want to put rubber under legs and/or angle
leg
bottom.
? Attach lifting strop to pulley and other end
to
gooseneck
(about 5’ above the deck?)
? Lift mast up out of boat, cleat and bring
back
once it
clears the forward part of cabin.
? Position and lower to mast supports"— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, bill
weber<billpeggyweber@y…> wrote:
I have a freedom 21 Anyone have and
experience
raising and lowering the mast. It is not
hinged
as
some are. The boat came with 3 long poles i
think
were used to raise the mast but I have not
figured
it
out yest.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS…
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