NO MAS!

[zimm]

Kobo,

Please post gin pole length and bridle info here. That is one of my intended winter projects.

Thanks.

Zimm

[kobo]

I will post those measurements soon. I went sailing today but I will not be back to the boat until after Thanksgiving. If I do go back before then I will get those measurements posted sooner.
Kobo

[brackish]

Would encourage those that are planning a new mast raising system to go the articles section in this forum and click on "mast raising system" .  I now have about a dozen raisings and lowerings with this system, all of them solo, and I believe it is the best system devised.  If you go to the web article that is referenced in my post, you can disregard the part about the raised crutch, it is not necessary.  

My post also has information on how to determine that point in space that you will need to find in order to make a bridle or baby stay system

[Tim Gardner]

Here's the link to Brack's system:

http://cpyoa.geekworkshosting.com/forum/index.php?topic=3823.0

tg

[millsy]

 I have been using the No Fear system and highly recommend it.  I have to raise/lower the mast in the water in order to use the best launching ramp in town.  The bridle works great holding everything centered even as the boat heels.  I generally raise/lower by myself. 

Tip:  The bridle ring needs to be exactly in line with the tabernackle pin so things don't go slack or tighten too much and try to pull out your deck hardware.  Also loosening the uppers a turn or so seems to help.  The most difficult part, after setting everything up (which takes the most time), is trying to keep the backstay from fouling anything as I raise the mast.  Go slow if working by yourself.

Regards,