i use a ratcheting tie down for the mast crutch at the bow and a line to tie it down in the back.....takes maybe 5 minutes all told.
-----Original Message----- From: weid0069@umn.edu Sent: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 21:16:42 -0500 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Securing the mast to the trailer
Hello all,
As I have had my fourth sail on my boat I have noticed there is one thing really slowing me down at boat launch and retrieval. I haven't found an easy and safe way to secure the mast to the trailer during transit. I am generally on the safe side and over do things but tying the mast to the trailer with rope just takes way to much time.
Has anyone come up with a faster and probably more secure way of accomplishing this task? I was thinking of rigging up something where I could use a ratchet tie down but I thought I'd ask what other people do for this necessary task.
-Ted
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