What is a Deck-stepped mast and keel-stepped mast
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 …
Spar vs. mast. What's the difference? | SailNet Community
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, …
Bosun's Chair Technique - SailNet Community
Feb 15, 2025 · I went up the mast yesterday to inspect things up there. My anchor light is inop. The challenge I ran into is that when the chair is hoisted up to the mast sheave, it still leave …
Mast stepping?? Sail Rigging?? | SailNet Community
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 …
creating a tabernacle from a keel stepped mast - SailNet Community
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. …
Mast Winch Install & Rigging - SailNet Community
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 …
Mast height question - SailNet Community
May 16, 2012 · The mast is up on the cabin top, perhaps a foot or so higher, making the mast in the range of 36.8 feet +/-. Of course, this doesn't tell you about the overall mast height, but if …
Mast Wiring Through Deck - SailNet Community
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 …
What type of Cement around C&C Mast Step? - SailNet Community
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 …
M-16 Scow mast rigging - SailNet Community
Jun 6, 2025 · Just joining here. I have just acquired a 1978 Johnson M-16 scow and need help rigging it. I understand all the lines, my main issue is getting the mast up...