ANY SUGGESTIONS ON THE BEST LOCKING DEVICES TO US TO SECURE YOUR TRAILER WHEN IT'S HOOKED UP TO YOUR VEHICLE AND PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE BOAT RAMP? THANKS TONY V.
Hi all, it is time to raise the mast on the M-23. My son and I tried it with muscle with the mast over the stern and could not raise it safely. I have been watching the NorSea 27 videos which show it being lowered to the bow with the main sheet using the boom as a gin pole. Has anyone got more information about this method? Does the NorSea have a set up that I could copy to raise the mast? Thanks in advance! Robbin M-10, M-23
Robbin, I use the boom and mainsheet blocks to raise the mast on my M-23 and find it works well. I have not rigged if for doing it alone so it requires a few extra hands to hold the boom in position and steady the mast on the foredeck as it goes up. I generally do it on the trailer before launch. I lay a 2x12 plank across the sides of the truck bed where someone can stand to support the mast until the pin is placed. I replace my mainsheet line with a longer line run through the main sheet blocks. I have a bridle that attaches to the stern cleats that I attached the bottom mainsheet block to. The line coming off this block aligns perfectly with one of the sheet winches in the cockpit and I use the winch handle to crank up the mast. Granted, I only raise and lower my mast once per season and so don't mind the bit of extra hassle. The thing that is really great about it is that I never have to loosen or adjust the forestay or shrouds. I loosen and disconnect the backstay and the mast will come down. When I raise it in the spring, I tighten the backstay and all the other stays and shrouds are just where they were the year before. Sometimes I adjust tension equally but thats about it. The person on the foredeck needs to steady the mast initially, but once it is up a bit, the shrouds begin to hold it from going side to side. I have raised and lowered it in the water, but the rocking of the boat can make it a bit more challenging. If the bow of the boat is pulled in and angled towards a longer dock, a person on the dock can support the mast as the pin is removed. I personally like doing it on the trailer better. Have had my boat in now for about a month and a half. Its been so great having it in the salt water again here in Bellingham. Happy Sailing!! Jeff M-23 Clarity ________________________________ From: Robbin Roddewig <robbin.roddewig@verizon.net> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:27 PM Subject: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27? Hi all, it is time to raise the mast on the M-23. My son and I tried it with muscle with the mast over the stern and could not raise it safely. I have been watching the NorSea 27 videos which show it being lowered to the bow with the main sheet using the boom as a gin pole. Has anyone got more information about this method? Does the NorSea have a set up that I could copy to raise the mast? Thanks in advance! Robbin M-10, M-23
Hi Robbin - Thanks for posting this question. I need help also. I am a new M-23 owner and I will be lowering the mast next week and I have got to admit a bit nervous. I have been scanning the internet for any videos or methods. Sounds like Sean use some type of homemade A-frame and lowers and raises to/from the stern. I am not sure if this method can be performed without modification to the original boat/equipment. I think the original method is to lower and raise using the boom as a gin pole? Any advice is helpful. Thank you! Todd Bradley M-23 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Robbin Roddewig Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:27 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27? Hi all, it is time to raise the mast on the M-23. My son and I tried it with muscle with the mast over the stern and could not raise it safely. I have been watching the NorSea 27 videos which show it being lowered to the bow with the main sheet using the boom as a gin pole. Has anyone got more information about this method? Does the NorSea have a set up that I could copy to raise the mast? Thanks in advance! Robbin M-10, M-23
We supplied the 23 with a device to raise/lower the mast, consisting of a pair of little stainess triangles in line in the shrouds, a few inches above the turnbuckles, and a pair of wires about 8' long that attach between the triangles and the boom. Lower the mast forward, onto the bow pulpit, by putting the boom in place, attaching the jib halyard to the end of the boom, triangulating the boom with the two wires, releasing the backstay, and controlling the mast/boom with the mainsheet as it lowers forward. Easy as pie. jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Bradley" <todd@btbuilders.net> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:45 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi Robbin - Thanks for posting this question. I need help also. I am a new M-23 owner and I will be lowering the mast next week and I have got to admit a bit nervous. I have been scanning the internet for any videos or methods. Sounds like Sean use some type of homemade A-frame and lowers and raises to/from the stern. I am not sure if this method can be performed without modification to the original boat/equipment. I think the original method is to lower and raise using the boom as a gin pole? Any advice is helpful.
Thank you!
Todd Bradley M-23
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Hi all, it is time to raise the mast on the M-23. My son and I tried it with muscle with the mast over the stern and could not raise it safely. I have been watching the NorSea 27 videos which show it being lowered to the bow with the main sheet using the boom as a gin pole. Has anyone got more information about this method? Does the NorSea have a set up that I could copy to raise the mast? Thanks in advance!
Robbin M-10, M-23
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When I owned a Nor'Sea, I always used what sounds like the same triatic plate system Jerry used on the 23, and in fact the bow pulpit had a dip in the center to catch the mast as it was lowered forward. Frankly, lowering the NS 27 mast singlehanded was easier than lowering the mast on my M17, because the alignment of the mast tabernacle and the triatic plates (triangles) near the shroud bases kept the wires from the triangles to the boom-end (and the upper shrouds) uniformly snug throughout the raising or lowering process. The only difference is probably trivial--I fastened the boom end to the masthead with the topping lift rather than the jib halyard. Frankly, I don't know if dropping the mast forward or aft makes a big difference, but all I needed for the NS was a small-diameter cable set stored in a little bag, whereas the aft-dropping procedure requires a mast crutch and some type of A-frame. The NS did not require a mast crutch for trailering because the mast rode to the starboard side on two purpose-made plywood boxes. On May 20, 2013, at 10:15 AM, jerry montgomery wrote:
We supplied the 23 with a device to raise/lower the mast, consisting of a pair of little stainess triangles in line in the shrouds, a few inches above the turnbuckles, and a pair of wires about 8' long that attach between the triangles and the boom.
Lower the mast forward, onto the bow pulpit, by putting the boom in place, attaching the jib halyard to the end of the boom, triangulating the boom with the two wires, releasing the backstay, and controlling the mast/boom with the mainsheet as it lowers forward. Easy as pie.
jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Bradley" <todd@btbuilders.net> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:45 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi Robbin - Thanks for posting this question. I need help also. I am a new M-23 owner and I will be lowering the mast next week and I have got to admit a bit nervous. I have been scanning the internet for any videos or methods. Sounds like Sean use some type of homemade A-frame and lowers and raises to/from the stern. I am not sure if this method can be performed without modification to the original boat/equipment. I think the original method is to lower and raise using the boom as a gin pole? Any advice is helpful.
Thank you!
Todd Bradley M-23
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Robbin Roddewig Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:27 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi all, it is time to raise the mast on the M-23. My son and I tried it with muscle with the mast over the stern and could not raise it safely. I have been watching the NorSea 27 videos which show it being lowered to the bow with the main sheet using the boom as a gin pole. Has anyone got more information about this method? Does the NorSea have a set up that I could copy to raise the mast? Thanks in advance!
Robbin M-10, M-23
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Gary is right- it is called the Huntington rig because some bright rigger in Huntington Harbor, which has a marina that is accessed from under the Pac Coast Hwy, and he did very well setting this rig up on some pretty big boats. The secret was the triangles in the shrouds, which were set at the level that hanges at the same fulcrum as the mast step. This keeps a steady tension on the triangulating wires to keep the boom from falling off to the side. Good memory, Gary, especially for an old guy. jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Jenkins" <tjenk@gte.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 11:53 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27? When I owned a Nor'Sea, I always used what sounds like the same triatic plate system Jerry used on the 23, and in fact the bow pulpit had a dip in the center to catch the mast as it was lowered forward. Frankly, lowering the NS 27 mast singlehanded was easier than lowering the mast on my M17, because the alignment of the mast tabernacle and the triatic plates (triangles) near the shroud bases kept the wires from the triangles to the boom-end (and the upper shrouds) uniformly snug throughout the raising or lowering process. The only difference is probably trivial--I fastened the boom end to the masthead with the topping lift rather than the jib halyard. Frankly, I don't know if dropping the mast forward or aft makes a big difference, but all I needed for the NS was a small-diameter cable set stored in a little bag, whereas the aft-dropping procedure requires a mast crutch and some type of A-frame. The NS did not require a mast crutch for trailering because the mast rode to the starboard side on two purpose-made plywood boxes. On May 20, 2013, at 10:15 AM, jerry montgomery wrote:
We supplied the 23 with a device to raise/lower the mast, consisting of a pair of little stainess triangles in line in the shrouds, a few inches above the turnbuckles, and a pair of wires about 8' long that attach between the triangles and the boom.
Lower the mast forward, onto the bow pulpit, by putting the boom in place, attaching the jib halyard to the end of the boom, triangulating the boom with the two wires, releasing the backstay, and controlling the mast/boom with the mainsheet as it lowers forward. Easy as pie.
jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Bradley" <todd@btbuilders.net> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:45 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi Robbin - Thanks for posting this question. I need help also. I am a new M-23 owner and I will be lowering the mast next week and I have got to admit a bit nervous. I have been scanning the internet for any videos or methods. Sounds like Sean use some type of homemade A-frame and lowers and raises to/from the stern. I am not sure if this method can be performed without modification to the original boat/equipment. I think the original method is to lower and raise using the boom as a gin pole? Any advice is helpful.
Thank you!
Todd Bradley M-23
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Robbin Roddewig Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:27 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi all, it is time to raise the mast on the M-23. My son and I tried it with muscle with the mast over the stern and could not raise it safely. I have been watching the NorSea 27 videos which show it being lowered to the bow with the main sheet using the boom as a gin pole. Has anyone got more information about this method? Does the NorSea have a set up that I could copy to raise the mast? Thanks in advance!
Robbin M-10, M-23
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One addition to the Nor'Sea (Hunington?) rig that just came to mind. Tthere was a second horizontal wire from the aft corner of each triatic plate to a ring on the boom gallows stanchion, which apparently kept the upper shrouds in place during raising/lowering. Maybe no one cares, but there you are. Tom On May 20, 2013, at 2:01 PM, jerry montgomery wrote:
Gary is right- it is called the Huntington rig because some bright rigger in Huntington Harbor, which has a marina that is accessed from under the Pac Coast Hwy, and he did very well setting this rig up on some pretty big boats. The secret was the triangles in the shrouds, which were set at the level that hanges at the same fulcrum as the mast step. This keeps a steady tension on the triangulating wires to keep the boom from falling off to the side.
Good memory, Gary, especially for an old guy.
jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Jenkins" <tjenk@gte.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 11:53 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
When I owned a Nor'Sea, I always used what sounds like the same triatic plate system Jerry used on the 23, and in fact the bow pulpit had a dip in the center to catch the mast as it was lowered forward. Frankly, lowering the NS 27 mast singlehanded was easier than lowering the mast on my M17, because the alignment of the mast tabernacle and the triatic plates (triangles) near the shroud bases kept the wires from the triangles to the boom-end (and the upper shrouds) uniformly snug throughout the raising or lowering process. The only difference is probably trivial--I fastened the boom end to the masthead with the topping lift rather than the jib halyard.
Frankly, I don't know if dropping the mast forward or aft makes a big difference, but all I needed for the NS was a small-diameter cable set stored in a little bag, whereas the aft-dropping procedure requires a mast crutch and some type of A-frame. The NS did not require a mast crutch for trailering because the mast rode to the starboard side on two purpose-made plywood boxes.
On May 20, 2013, at 10:15 AM, jerry montgomery wrote:
We supplied the 23 with a device to raise/lower the mast, consisting of a pair of little stainess triangles in line in the shrouds, a few inches above the turnbuckles, and a pair of wires about 8' long that attach between the triangles and the boom.
Lower the mast forward, onto the bow pulpit, by putting the boom in place, attaching the jib halyard to the end of the boom, triangulating the boom with the two wires, releasing the backstay, and controlling the mast/boom with the mainsheet as it lowers forward. Easy as pie.
jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Bradley" <todd@btbuilders.net> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:45 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi Robbin - Thanks for posting this question. I need help also. I am a new M-23 owner and I will be lowering the mast next week and I have got to admit a bit nervous. I have been scanning the internet for any videos or methods. Sounds like Sean use some type of homemade A-frame and lowers and raises to/from the stern. I am not sure if this method can be performed without modification to the original boat/equipment. I think the original method is to lower and raise using the boom as a gin pole? Any advice is helpful.
Thank you!
Todd Bradley M-23
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Robbin Roddewig Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:27 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi all, it is time to raise the mast on the M-23. My son and I tried it with muscle with the mast over the stern and could not raise it safely. I have been watching the NorSea 27 videos which show it being lowered to the bow with the main sheet using the boom as a gin pole. Has anyone got more information about this method? Does the NorSea have a set up that I could copy to raise the mast? Thanks in advance!
Robbin M-10, M-23
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Here is my PDF file on raising the Nor'Sea 27 Mast. http://norseayachts.com/download/n27mastlowering.PDF It works just fine. We even raised the mast on a Nor'Sea 27 in the water at Lake Havasu this last Feb. We ramp launched her at Site 6 Lake Havasu. Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_fu44SFNVE Bob Eeg (949) 489-8227
From: tjenk@gte.net Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 11:53:53 -0700 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
When I owned a Nor'Sea, I always used what sounds like the same triatic plate system Jerry used on the 23, and in fact the bow pulpit had a dip in the center to catch the mast as it was lowered forward. Frankly, lowering the NS 27 mast singlehanded was easier than lowering the mast on my M17, because the alignment of the mast tabernacle and the triatic plates (triangles) near the shroud bases kept the wires from the triangles to the boom-end (and the upper shrouds) uniformly snug throughout the raising or lowering process. The only difference is probably trivial--I fastened the boom end to the masthead with the topping lift rather than the jib halyard.
Frankly, I don't know if dropping the mast forward or aft makes a big difference, but all I needed for the NS was a small-diameter cable set stored in a little bag, whereas the aft-dropping procedure requires a mast crutch and some type of A-frame. The NS did not require a mast crutch for trailering because the mast rode to the starboard side on two purpose-made plywood boxes.
On May 20, 2013, at 10:15 AM, jerry montgomery wrote:
We supplied the 23 with a device to raise/lower the mast, consisting of a pair of little stainess triangles in line in the shrouds, a few inches above the turnbuckles, and a pair of wires about 8' long that attach between the triangles and the boom.
Lower the mast forward, onto the bow pulpit, by putting the boom in place, attaching the jib halyard to the end of the boom, triangulating the boom with the two wires, releasing the backstay, and controlling the mast/boom with the mainsheet as it lowers forward. Easy as pie.
jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Bradley" <todd@btbuilders.net> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:45 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi Robbin - Thanks for posting this question. I need help also. I am a new M-23 owner and I will be lowering the mast next week and I have got to admit a bit nervous. I have been scanning the internet for any videos or methods. Sounds like Sean use some type of homemade A-frame and lowers and raises to/from the stern. I am not sure if this method can be performed without modification to the original boat/equipment. I think the original method is to lower and raise using the boom as a gin pole? Any advice is helpful.
Thank you!
Todd Bradley M-23
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Robbin Roddewig Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:27 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi all, it is time to raise the mast on the M-23. My son and I tried it with muscle with the mast over the stern and could not raise it safely. I have been watching the NorSea 27 videos which show it being lowered to the bow with the main sheet using the boom as a gin pole. Has anyone got more information about this method? Does the NorSea have a set up that I could copy to raise the mast? Thanks in advance!
Robbin M-10, M-23
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Thanks Jerry and to all that have replied! I know exactly the wires you are talking about (still have them) and the triangles you are referring to (just eliminated them from the new standing rigging:( ). But sounds like with someone else helping steady the mast side to side it can still be done. Then I will put the triangles back in next winter. Thanks all!! Love this list! Robbin On 5/20/2013 1:15 PM, jerry montgomery wrote:
We supplied the 23 with a device to raise/lower the mast, consisting of a pair of little stainess triangles in line in the shrouds, a few inches above the turnbuckles, and a pair of wires about 8' long that attach between the triangles and the boom.
Lower the mast forward, onto the bow pulpit, by putting the boom in place, attaching the jib halyard to the end of the boom, triangulating the boom with the two wires, releasing the backstay, and controlling the mast/boom with the mainsheet as it lowers forward. Easy as pie.
jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Bradley" <todd@btbuilders.net> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:45 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi Robbin - Thanks for posting this question. I need help also. I am a new M-23 owner and I will be lowering the mast next week and I have got to admit a bit nervous. I have been scanning the internet for any videos or methods. Sounds like Sean use some type of homemade A-frame and lowers and raises to/from the stern. I am not sure if this method can be performed without modification to the original boat/equipment. I think the original method is to lower and raise using the boom as a gin pole? Any advice is helpful.
Thank you!
Todd Bradley M-23
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Robbin Roddewig Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:27 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi all, it is time to raise the mast on the M-23. My son and I tried it with muscle with the mast over the stern and could not raise it safely. I have been watching the NorSea 27 videos which show it being lowered to the bow with the main sheet using the boom as a gin pole. Has anyone got more information about this method? Does the NorSea have a set up that I could copy to raise the mast? Thanks in advance!
Robbin M-10, M-23
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I second Robbin's comments....very helpful! It sounds easy. I was probably over-thinking it....but I want to make sure I get'er down safely. I think the boat came with some SS cables. They are probably the ones needed to connect the triangles to the boom. Thank you, Todd Bradley M-23 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Robbin Roddewig Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 2:25 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27? Thanks Jerry and to all that have replied! I know exactly the wires you are talking about (still have them) and the triangles you are referring to (just eliminated them from the new standing rigging:( ). But sounds like with someone else helping steady the mast side to side it can still be done. Then I will put the triangles back in next winter. Thanks all!! Love this list! Robbin On 5/20/2013 1:15 PM, jerry montgomery wrote:
We supplied the 23 with a device to raise/lower the mast, consisting of a pair of little stainess triangles in line in the shrouds, a few inches above the turnbuckles, and a pair of wires about 8' long that attach between the triangles and the boom.
Lower the mast forward, onto the bow pulpit, by putting the boom in place, attaching the jib halyard to the end of the boom, triangulating the boom with the two wires, releasing the backstay, and controlling the mast/boom with the mainsheet as it lowers forward. Easy as pie.
jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Bradley" <todd@btbuilders.net> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:45 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi Robbin - Thanks for posting this question. I need help also. I am a new M-23 owner and I will be lowering the mast next week and I have got to admit a bit nervous. I have been scanning the internet for any videos or methods. Sounds like Sean use some type of homemade A-frame and lowers and raises to/from the stern. I am not sure if this method can be performed without modification to the original boat/equipment. I think the original method is to lower and raise using the boom as a gin pole? Any advice is helpful.
Thank you!
Todd Bradley M-23
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Robbin Roddewig Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:27 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: mast raising on M-23, as easy as NorSea 27?
Hi all, it is time to raise the mast on the M-23. My son and I tried it with muscle with the mast over the stern and could not raise it safely. I have been watching the NorSea 27 videos which show it being lowered to the bow with the main sheet using the boom as a gin pole. Has anyone got more information about this method? Does the NorSea have a set up that I could copy to raise the mast? Thanks in advance!
Robbin M-10, M-23
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A simple padlock on the lever over the the connecting socket seems to work, it has worked for me. Steve M-15 # 335 ----- Original Message ----- From: <SCPD103@aol.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:15 PM Subject: M_Boats: trailer locks
ANY SUGGESTIONS ON THE BEST LOCKING DEVICES TO US TO SECURE YOUR TRAILER WHEN IT'S HOOKED UP TO YOUR VEHICLE AND PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE BOAT RAMP? THANKS TONY V.
If you have a draw bar for the hitch, I would suggest getting a locking pin for the hitch too. Skip M-15, 1982 #201 M-10, 1977 #177 M-5.6 197? #21 -----Original Message----- From: stevetrapp <stevetrapp@q.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sun, May 19, 2013 9:45 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: trailer locks A simple padlock on the lever over the the connecting socket seems to work, it has worked for me. Steve M-15 # 335 ----- Original Message ----- From: <SCPD103@aol.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:15 PM Subject: M_Boats: trailer locks
ANY SUGGESTIONS ON THE BEST LOCKING DEVICES TO US TO SECURE YOUR TRAILER WHEN IT'S HOOKED UP TO YOUR VEHICLE AND PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE BOAT RAMP? THANKS TONY V.
Tony A regular padlock will do. They do sell special padlocks for that purpose. George 'We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust our Sails' -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of SCPD103@aol.com Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 8:15 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: trailer locks ANY SUGGESTIONS ON THE BEST LOCKING DEVICES TO US TO SECURE YOUR TRAILER WHEN IT'S HOOKED UP TO YOUR VEHICLE AND PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE BOAT RAMP? THANKS TONY V.
tony: i use Trimax's 'universal trailer couple lock' model# UMAX100 in addition to a padlock for the trailers at the shop. :: Dave Scobie --- On Sun, 5/19/13, SCPD103@aol.com <SCPD103@aol.com> wrote:
ANY SUGGESTIONS ON THE BEST LOCKING DEVICES TO US TO SECURE YOUR TRAILER WHEN IT'S HOOKED UP TO YOUR VEHICLE AND PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE BOAT RAMP? THANKS TONY V.
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