Lower the mast, unless

Posted By: GeorgeSK - P-23 "DayDream", P-15 "Pxyis"
Date: 7/20/08 6:10a.m.

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In Response To: P23- Mast Head Light (link) (Paul Johnson)

you actually have a real bosun chair and a lightweight, saavy crewmember (son or daughter 11-15) to send up the stick. I would strongly suggest setting up an a-frame. We had a discussion about these a few months back (http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/precision/index.cgi?read=81078,A,Frame). Read through the entire thread - I don't know as my way was the best, but it worked fine. Brute force requires the help of one robust friend. While the mast is not that heavy, the sucker is long and the physics of leverage really work against you for a few degrees in the middle of the job. The first time through, have some help around. I expect that once the bugs are worked out, one could do it single handed, but why take the chance? The job could be done on a mooring or a slip (underway seems dubious for a lightbulb change). Make sure there is room behind you. I'm sorry I can't help you with a bulb number, thus a good reason to do the deed at the dock so you can zoom out and get what you need once the dead bulb is in hand. If you don't have a chandlery nearby check out a good auto parts store, or e-mail Precision. They may be able to tell you what you need if the boat is of reasonably recent vintage. Good luck and think through what you are going todo. Hurt not your self, your crew, or your darling boat.