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1. WARNING: Raising the mast on a boat is dangerous. The notes posted below are not to be construed as instructions and are specific to a Pacific Seacraft Flicka. Consult with Pacific Seacraft or a professional marine rigger and the Sailor's Sketchbook by Bruce Bingham (Seven Seas Press, ISBN 0-915160-55-2) before modifying the standing rigging on a Flicka or undertaking this operation.
QUESTION
Since we pull our Flicka several times a year, we're looking for better methods of raising/lowering the mast than simply dropping it onto several shoulders. Seems to me I've seen something about a neat way to do it, but have lost track of that idea, whatever it was. We're usually shorthanded (two people). Any good ideas... or is there something published on this?
Frank
REPLY #1
If you don't care for the solution in the sketchbook (and it does have some downsides, such as the long lever arm of the mast fighting back), you can modify the system so that the mast lowers forward instead of toward the stern...that way you have more mast on the boat under control as you try to wiggle it into the base mount. We attach a 2x4 to the front (bow) side of the mast, and replicate the other details of the sketchbook...We start with lifting the mast onto a crutch (with a roller on top of it) mounted in the stern rail, which lets us slide the mast up while it is supported, until the bottom is in position to attach to the bracket. We then run a line via a block and tackle tied to the bow and then back to a winch...goes up like a charm.
Mike,
s/v Eventide
REPLY #2
We also use the rig shown in the Sailor's Sketchbook by Bruce Bingham and it works great.
John Calhoon,
s/v American Pie
REPLAY #3
My 83 Flicka 276 came with a factory package for mast raising/lowering. it utilizes the mainsheet, boom, and topping lift. this method is illustrated in the sailors sketchbook. I believe this is a must have book for a Flicka owner.
Prince Riggs,
s/v Maggie Mae #276
Rod Bruckdorfer
©: copyright 1999 Rod Bruckdorfer
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