[C38] climbing mast

[Charles]

Patrick,
I use the ATN mastclimber, which allows me to go up whenever I need to. 
I bought mine from Defender. You do have to purchase the climbing line 
(make absolutely sure it is "static" line as anything has too much 
stretch in it. Do be aware it is "work" to go up the mast with this 
apparatus, but my experience is most of the exertion is caused by 
stressing about the climb and if I could just relax and use my legs....

Charles Finn
Mighty Quinn #114
Just back from two months of cruising!

Patrick Harpole wrote:
>
> *How do I do it on my own? Will a block and tackle work? I am 63 years 
> young and weigh 200 pounds. My jib halyard is stuck and I’d rather not 
> hire a rigger. Thought I’d hook a block and tackle to main halyard, 
> pull it back up, jump in bosun chair and pull myself up. 4 to 1 ratio. 
> I assume it would work. Have I lost all of my marbles?*
>
> *How do you guys do it? I know a “helper” is the “answer” but 
> sometimes they aren’t around.*
>
> *Patrick *
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