C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s ! ! !
Everything will be fine.
It'll be a beautiful day.
Get splashed aboard the boat,
take a quick peek around below
as she hits her element...
YES, pictures!
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Boat is in the water. No Leaks!
Boat is in the water. No Leaks!
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Raising the Mast on the water.
Raising the mast on the water. Had to wait till the ferry went by. Big waves.
The pulleys are 10". Not for the movement but so that the stays do not get a kink in them.
All material was stuff that I had on hand except for the pulleys. The winch is from the trailer for the tender. Did not have to use stainless as this is stored in the garage.
Had to buy a couple more ratchet straps. Bought some galvanized shackles. Had the 4 x 4s left from a garden project.
All hardware for Port and Starboard are attached to a piece of Aluminum angle iron. This is bolted to the three chain plates. The feet of the 2 x 4's are attached to the angle iron with a short piece of chain.
A frame comes apart for transporting it. My tender is a 15' Chrysler Mutineer. Fits lots of stuff.
As the mast comes up, the A frame goes down toward the bow.
Used Halyards for safety and for main pull line.
Need some fine turning.