Mast Work

[Vipersdad]

Has anyone used this technique on a CP-19 to do quick work on the top of the mast.



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[Jackrabbit]

Ha ha, I doubt you could capsize her in the manner shown - with that wide bottom and high ballast ratio, the Compac 19 has tremendous primary stability.  You'd need to hang a truck from her masthead to get her to do that.

[Craig]

Actually it is an old technique called "careening". Used a lot in the old days.....like thousands of years! Have used it myself. Its not that hard to do but you need to be mindful of the state of the tide. As to primary stability......don't forget to figure in the leverage of a line attached to the masthead. Not the same as the CE(center of effort) under sail.
P.S Boat in pic looks like J24

[Vectordirector]

I remember seeing a picture or video of a version of this technique used to get a big sailboat under a bridge, somewhere near Seattle?, a few years ago.  It was quite a scene with many people watching.   I'll see if I can find it.  I remember being amazed that it worked.

Vectordirector

[Finbar Beagle]

Used this once with a 3 man crew to free an Essex 26 after we ran aground at high tide.  2 of us hung on the halyard, put the boat on her side (the 2 ft fixed keel paralel with waterline).  The boat "sailed" 3 arcs, before we hit enough water to float.  Boat as was undamaged.

Lot if work....but avoided sea tow bill.