[C38] Unstepping mast plus deck + cabin trunk repairs

[Steve Smolinske]

Marci.  When we did ours we ended up doing everything. Replaced the wiring the rigging and the lights and antenna. Our thinking was this is hopefully the only time we will pull it.  I was amazed how the anchor light and other stuff on the mast head fell apart upon being touched. The earlier comment about a box for your wiring connections is very good advice too. Our is in the forward part of the bilge.  While replacing our wiring the yard left one outside the conduit and after it driving me crazy for two years I finally had them  correct it.  When it is down its also a great time to add other rigging such as mainsheet led forward to the mast. Cunningham leads. Winches. Even out haul led internally in the boom.  If desired consider a new or reworked mast collar. 

Steve Smolinske
(425) 227-4500


On Mar 23, 2012, at 3:40 PM, "les" <hlhowell at pacbell.net> wrote:

> It is also good to add a page to your boat book showing the photo of the
> connections, and a note for anything not already there.  Check the
> wiring diagram on the website for information about the standard stuff.
> 
> Regards,
> Les H
> On Fri, 2012-03-23 at 11:43 -0700, Joseph Launie wrote:
>> Marci,
>>    The most important thing you can do is set up a set of wire
>> terminals for all your mast wiring under the settee cushion near the
>> head. Every mast wire should run to that terminal box and stop.The
>> wire should then continue on to whereever. That way you will be able
>> to disconnect the wires easily every time you drop the mast. We did
>> this for our trailer boat, the Olson 30 before we did it for Macavity
>> when we commissioned her. Joe Launie/Macavity PS I don't have to tell
>> you to label the wires do I? 
>> 
>> On 3/23/2012 10:40 AM, Marci Brown wrote: 
>>> We’re going to spend the summer fixing rather than sailing Check’s
>>> in the Mail. It’s been long overdue. Care to share your experiences
>>> and wisdom about preparing to unstep the mast in ways that make it
>>> go smoothly, and then easier for stepping later on? I will certainly
>>> mark the turnbuckles with a permanent marker. The soft spots in the
>>> deck and cabin trunk – labor intensive but can’t be ignored. My Don
>>> Casey repair book will be helpful...  
>>> 
>>> Marci Brown
>>> 
>>> Winthrop, Mass.
>>> 
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