Ok so I stepped my mast today and no one out of the 5 people and myself noticed I put it on backwards until after we shoved off from the boat yard.
I do not plan on having it taken down again but refuse to go out sailing until it’s fixed so I’m not the laughing stock of the Marina.
I have “climbed” masts on other boats using the Main Halyard, climbing belt and such but and wonder if the carbon mast is as strong as those other boats aluminum masts.
Just thought I’d put some feelers out with seasoned owners on this before I strap up and get hoisted.
Thanks!
Michael
I have gone up my mast many times without issue, and I still hate it. A few questions:
-Are you talking about a Windex or an electronic wind indicator?
-Will it need to just be turned around, or relocated to the other side of the masthead?
-What kind of boat is it?
-What is a climbing belt?
The carbon mast is stronger than aluminum, so no worries there. However, the lack of spreaders and shrouds means you don’t have anything to grab onto. A prusik knot around the mast is a good backup. One end attached to your harness, the other end around the mast, and you tighten it as you go up. If the main halyard/rope clutch/carabiner fails, it will catch you.
It’s the Windex and all i need is a flathead screwdriver to loosen it up and to flip it around.
It’s Freedom 30 so about 40 ft up and I’ll definitely add the know below along with my climbing harness.
I’m only 150 lbs and I think the main and stack pack weighs more then me wet. 
Been up the mast of two Freedom 25’s, one wing, one round, as well as both masts of Freedom 28Ck, Freedom 33 CK and Freedom 38 CK. At 150# you have nothing to worry about.
Happy climbing,
Jim D
You could always move the wheel to the bow…
Sorry you knew someone had to go there.
I parked my boat next to a drive-down ramp, rented a man lift, and did some of my mast top repairs that way. Beats pulling the boat out of the water or climbing the mast. Not sure if your marina has or allows.?
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