Apr 30, 2016 · The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall spar, or arrangement of spars, erected more or less vertically on the centre-line of a ship or boat. Its purposes include carrying sail, spars, …

Dec 24, 2009 · The mast "step" is the location where the bottom of the mast is secured. If this step is on the deck, the weight of the mast is usually supported by a "compression post" or …

Dec 7, 2024 · Mast sections as cantilevers and deck partners are not strong enough to resist the high bending loads anf thrust from a large mast pushing forward as it is being lowered. …

Dec 17, 2024 · In that regard, unreinforced portland cement is quite brittle and would likely to crack pretty quickly on the fault lines from the mast step fastenings. Once cracked, the plinth is …

Jun 16, 2021 · Hey guys, I have some questions regarding the wiring for the mast. The previous owner did some repairs to the mast base and filled the previous holes for wiring so I'm not …

Nov 10, 2007 · Okay, so this may seem a little weird. In looking into proper mounting for some mast steps to put near the mast top, the clerk at the local marine supply store (seemingly …

Dec 28, 2024 · More than half of my life I sailed (including a circumnavigation under sail) w/o roller furling sails. I think roller furling, including in Mast, are great inventions, for safety and …

Aug 21, 2023 · I found some of the original plans for my boat and I was looking at mast rake (full image attached) As luck would have it, the unit is right on the crease .... so I'm wondering if …

Sep 12, 2024 · Hi all, I'm in the process of planning to install two Lewmar 16STs on either side of the mast of my PS 34. I've added hardware to masts before, but never winches. It's a pretty …

Jun 2, 2025 · Hello, This is my first sailboat. I am having my 28' Pearson hauled to a marina where they will step mast and connect the standing rigging. Should I have them set up the …