[C38] Unstepping mast plus deck + cabin trunk repairs

[tdtron at earthlink.net]

When we un step our mast we only loosen the turnbuckles on one side and one end of the boat, usually starboard and forward. This gives enough shroud relief to un-pin the other sides but makes adjustments very easy once the mast is reinstalled since only one side was effected on each of the two tension directions.  We started using this procedure many years ago in our trailering days but this simple procedure works well on any Marconi rig.


Tom Troncalli



----- Original Message ----- 
From: Marci Brown 
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Sent: 3/23/2012 1:40:57 PM 
Subject: [C38] Unstepping mast plus deck + cabin trunk repairs


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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