Steve Swann
Member III
Mast raising? No Problem!
What system are you referring to? The one that came with the boat or something else?
Did your 23 come with this option or do you have to build it?
I have an E25 and my wife and I have no trouble with raising and lowering the mast by ourselves - but I made a few modifications to the process that make it a lot easier and safer. Each time you do it, you get faster at it, build your confidence, and figure out how to do it with added security.
Let me know what you need and I'll send you some pics and descriptions if needed.
Steve Swann
E25 Seahorse
Boise, ID
What system are you referring to? The one that came with the boat or something else?
Did your 23 come with this option or do you have to build it?
I have an E25 and my wife and I have no trouble with raising and lowering the mast by ourselves - but I made a few modifications to the process that make it a lot easier and safer. Each time you do it, you get faster at it, build your confidence, and figure out how to do it with added security.
Let me know what you need and I'll send you some pics and descriptions if needed.
Steve Swann
E25 Seahorse
Boise, ID
E23 options
The E23 came with two mast options: the basic setup has the mast sitting on a cast alloy base plate and it is easiest to raise the mast with a crane and set it down on the plate; the optional setup has a more elaborate cast plate with a stainless tabernacle bolted to the top. A pin runs through the "ears" of the tabernacle and a hole in the bottom of the mast, and the mast pivots forward to raise/lower. One of the best modifications you can make to the basic setup is to add a mast hinge - the one from Dwyer Spars - #2150 - works very nicely. You still utilise the stock base plate, bolting it to the upper half of the hinge. Then, for lowering, you pull out the rear locating pin and ease the mast down, using the boom as a gin pole. The big benefit of the hinge is that it keeps the butt of the mast firmly in place - otherwise it would want to wander around. I have some pics, a drawing, and a list of steps to follow - it all sounds more complicated than it is - once you have done it once or twice it isn't bad. For more info email me - I'm in owners & projects section, boat name "TigerEye"
The E23 came with two mast options: the basic setup has the mast sitting on a cast alloy base plate and it is easiest to raise the mast with a crane and set it down on the plate; the optional setup has a more elaborate cast plate with a stainless tabernacle bolted to the top. A pin runs through the "ears" of the tabernacle and a hole in the bottom of the mast, and the mast pivots forward to raise/lower. One of the best modifications you can make to the basic setup is to add a mast hinge - the one from Dwyer Spars - #2150 - works very nicely. You still utilise the stock base plate, bolting it to the upper half of the hinge. Then, for lowering, you pull out the rear locating pin and ease the mast down, using the boom as a gin pole. The big benefit of the hinge is that it keeps the butt of the mast firmly in place - otherwise it would want to wander around. I have some pics, a drawing, and a list of steps to follow - it all sounds more complicated than it is - once you have done it once or twice it isn't bad. For more info email me - I'm in owners & projects section, boat name "TigerEye"
Posting Issue?
I'm going to send you a note off-line on this (the connection issue, I mean - not the mast-raising issue)...
Thanks,
//sse
I'm going to send you a note off-line on this (the connection issue, I mean - not the mast-raising issue)...
Thanks,
//sse