I use gin lines vs a rigged structure. My latest thought is to recycle used bike tubes as gin line bungees. Great idea you had, though. I like the idea of not stressing the stays.
I made one of these for my universal montego and I love it.. I’m a 63 year old widow and wasn’t able to raise my mast safety by my self. Using this one I can.
Thanks! I made one using a mighty-multi folding aluminum ladder. I'll be posting a video on my channel (and giving you credit for the idea). I have a Northstar 26 with a 100 pound, 31 foot mast and I can step it by myself with no worries. Great Idea Ricardo!!
Really like your system. Would appreciate details on the wheel assembly. I assume some type of spacer to hold the wheels apart so they hug the mast. I like the lateral stability this system gives! Cheers.
Dailyroach - Thanks for sharing a great design! I have always used a gin pole, but even with side stays, the risk of sideways movement is always there. This looks like its completely eliminated with your design. With the dimensions - how long is your mast and how long did you make the tool?
Finally a way to manage the side to side mast movement. Wonder if the modified A frame could be rigged to a device placed in the mast slide channel and the A frame legs attached to deck each side of the cabin or to the cabin to give better force geometry.
Mike H Having something lock into the track proved to problematic both for design and getting jammed up . Having a permanent mounting on the deck is certainly an option however in my case it would have required drilling holes in the boat . Something I really wanted to avoid .
Dailyroach what is your tool's length ratio to mast height ? My mast height is 28'. thinking of adapting section of an extension ladder as the tool frame. Could you share photos of how the companionway base is secured. Is the block 3 to 1 or4 to 1. Thanks. This will save me from climbing the mast when I need to service the masthead single handed
Mike H standard mainsheet fiddler block from ronstan it's 3 to 1 ratio I believe the length of the tool would be about a third the length of the mast I just experimented till it "felt" right . The timber block in the companionway is not fastened down it simply slots in and weight holds it down the idea being quick to set up and dissasemble .
@Mike H - This is the set up that I have on a 30ft Viking in Western Australia. I use two spinnaker poles attached to rings out by the toe rail and they connect to a fitting that slides up and down the mast channel.
It's not bolted to the boat the timber block simply slides into the companionway . The whole unit quickly detaches and is stowed in the unused space next to the quaterbearth under the cockpit floor.
Elizabeth Hall , I worked it out by trial an error with some cheap timber from Bunnings . Once the wooden prototype was performing well I moved on to the alloy version . I'll get back to you with some dimensions.
G'day. I think thats fantastic. How long dose the lifter have to be The mast on my boat is 25 ft, The base has an hinge system. the mast is a little on the heaver side so i need to make an lifter to support the mast. Gerard.
@@Dailyroach My boat dose not have an solar ray over the stern. Will i still need to make an support for the back of the mast to lift it above the horosontal plane ?. how long would the lifter have to be aprox ?. Gerard.
What length are your 2 aluminium arms & are the 50 mm square..2 ", I broke the Aluminium mast footing recently using a Very heavy Gin pole ...I'm an Old Guy and can't go sailing till it's fixed but still have to raise the mast on my own ... I you required payment let me Know the cost .. Cheers jimbo ..⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵
It is custom fit to each boat , you can use whatever you like as long as it's strong enough to take the weight of the mast . It is helpful to have large roller on the end with correct profile to roll smoothly against the mast.
I am thinking I will build one of these but my question is about the wheels. Would a large bowroller work instead of wheels? Is there a reason you chose them? thanks for sharing!
Basically just wanted to get the profile correct so that the mast doesn't rotate , it sort of sits in the channel between the two wheels and they y spaced in such a way that the profile of the mast kind of locks into the groove so to speak . This also means the weight is not on the mast track but rather on either side of it so the mast track doesn't bend .
@@Dailyroach one more question? Where do you find those little brackets that you have attached to the wooden base? Do you know what they would be called?
@@TheKenFrazer they're simply 90degree galvanized steel angle from Bunnings you could also use alloy or stainless just make sure it's of sufficient strength because those two hinge points take all the weight .
Al Butkus it's a peice of 100x100mm hardwood post with notches cut out of each end to slot into the companionway . 4 x galvanised steel 90° angles are through bolted to form the "hinges" and 2x 10mm bolts are used as pins that slide through the galvanised angle and holes drilled slightly over size (to allow for easy insertion/dissembling) the whole thing comes apart in secconds and is stored below the cockpit allowing for dropping the mast for repairs or travel under bridges (in calm conditions )
the one i built has a base thats an upside down "u" shaped section of wood as wide as the lower companionway opening. the "u" slips over the bottom of the companionway fiber glass. then is held there with rope to the centerboard winch, which is just below it.
DR, thanks for the idea. Mine works great. Starting with an elevated mast is critical IMO.
agreed :)
I use gin lines vs a rigged structure. My latest thought is to recycle used bike tubes as gin line bungees. Great idea you had, though. I like the idea of not stressing the stays.
Thank you for this excellent idea. I’m going to give it a try.
I made one of these and it is awesome! Thank you for the video and sharing your knowledge
You're welcome 😊
I made one of these for my universal montego and I love it.. I’m a 63 year old widow and wasn’t able to raise my mast safety by my self. Using this one I can.
You are awesome! I'm going to do the same!
Just now came across this; a brilliant solution!
just brilliant!
stopped looking for ideas. thanks
Thanks! I made one using a mighty-multi folding aluminum ladder. I'll be posting a video on my channel (and giving you credit for the idea). I have a Northstar 26 with a 100 pound, 31 foot mast and I can step it by myself with no worries. Great Idea Ricardo!!
This is brilliant! Love the ingenuity! I've never seen anyone do this before.
Brandon Thompson thanks for the compliment
Really like your system. Would appreciate details on the wheel assembly. I assume some type of spacer to hold the wheels apart so they hug the mast. I like the lateral stability this system gives! Cheers.
NIce job. Well done.
Very nice!
Thanks for sharing: seems like the safest method of mast-raising I've seen. What are the dimensions and thickness of the alu. tubing ?
This is genius
This excellent! What size box section and wall thickness are you using?
I just made this. Heading off to boat to try out this weekend.
How did it go? Can you post video? I’m in the process of building this.
Still haven’t had time to try it!
can i get info pertaining to the item? really nice. I'm late 70"s and am finding it harder to step and unstep the mast. GREAT idea!
What did you want to know ?
Dailyroach - Thanks for sharing a great design! I have always used a gin pole, but even with side stays, the risk of sideways movement is always there. This looks like its completely eliminated with your design. With the dimensions - how long is your mast and how long did you make the tool?
The Mast is about 27 foot long and The tool was built as long as would fit below the cockpit floor so I can stow it .
Finally a way to manage the side to side mast movement. Wonder if the modified A frame could be rigged to a device placed in the mast slide channel and the A frame legs attached to deck each side of the cabin or to the cabin to give better force geometry.
Mike H Having something lock into the track proved to problematic both for design and getting jammed up . Having a permanent mounting on the deck is certainly an option however in my case it would have required drilling holes in the boat . Something I really wanted to avoid .
Dailyroach what is your tool's length ratio to mast height ? My mast height is 28'. thinking of adapting section of an extension ladder as the tool frame. Could you share photos of how the companionway base is secured. Is the block 3 to 1 or4 to 1. Thanks. This will save me from climbing the mast when I need to service the masthead single handed
Mike H standard mainsheet fiddler block from ronstan it's 3 to 1 ratio I believe the length of the tool would be about a third the length of the mast I just experimented till it "felt" right . The timber block in the companionway is not fastened down it simply slots in and weight holds it down the idea being quick to set up and dissasemble .
@Mike H - This is the set up that I have on a 30ft Viking in Western Australia. I use two spinnaker poles attached to rings out by the toe rail and they connect to a fitting that slides up and down the mast channel.
@@downwind_davidi would love to see photos
I really like your system. Do you have any drawings of your design, photos or more videos?
icucomadoc if you send me your email address I can send you some close up photos .
nartbathan at gmail dot com
Okay, it's pretty cool. Now your mast is raised - But what do you do with that ladder/raising frame that's bolted onto the middle of your boat??
It's not bolted to the boat the timber block simply slides into the companionway . The whole unit quickly detaches and is stowed in the unused space next to the quaterbearth under the cockpit floor.
I love your system. How long is your square tubing. I’m making one. I just don’t know how long to cut mine . My tubing is 8ft. In length.
Elizabeth Hall , I worked it out by trial an error with some cheap timber from Bunnings . Once the wooden prototype was performing well I moved on to the alloy version . I'll get back to you with some dimensions.
G'day. I think thats fantastic.
How long dose the lifter have to be The mast on my boat is 25 ft, The base has an hinge system. the mast is a little on the heaver side so i need to make an lifter to support the mast.
Gerard.
Every boat is different and will need slight adjustment to suit. But you should be able to watch the video carefully and copy the design.
@@Dailyroach My boat dose not have an solar ray over the stern. Will i still need to make an support for the back of the mast to lift it above the horosontal plane ?. how long would the lifter have to be aprox ?.
Gerard.
@@svlittlegem24 You will most likely need something to support the mast as you start the lift yes .
What are the dimensions or overall length
Are close ups still available?
What length are your 2 aluminium arms & are the 50 mm square..2 ",
I broke the Aluminium mast footing recently using a Very heavy Gin pole ...I'm an Old Guy and can't go sailing till it's fixed but still have to raise the mast on my own ...
I you required payment let me Know the cost ..
Cheers jimbo ..⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵
It is custom fit to each boat , you can use whatever you like as long as it's strong enough to take the weight of the mast . It is helpful to have large roller on the end with correct profile to roll smoothly against the mast.
I am thinking I will build one of these but my question is about the wheels. Would a large bowroller work instead of wheels? Is there a reason you chose them?
thanks for sharing!
Basically just wanted to get the profile correct so that the mast doesn't rotate , it sort of sits in the channel between the two wheels and they y spaced in such a way that the profile of the mast kind of locks into the groove so to speak . This also means the weight is not on the mast track but rather on either side of it so the mast track doesn't bend .
@@Dailyroach thanks! Makes sense!
@@TheKenFrazer no worry's ken happy to help 😊
@@Dailyroach one more question? Where do you find those little brackets that you have attached to the wooden base? Do you know what they would be called?
@@TheKenFrazer they're simply 90degree galvanized steel angle from Bunnings you could also use alloy or stainless just make sure it's of sufficient strength because those two hinge points take all the weight .
where do you stow it after?
It is designed to fit on the floor under the cockpit 😉
How is the base built, where does it attached and how is it secured?
Al Butkus it's a peice of 100x100mm hardwood post with notches cut out of each end to slot into the companionway . 4 x galvanised steel 90° angles are through bolted to form the "hinges" and 2x 10mm bolts are used as pins that slide through the galvanised angle and holes drilled slightly over size (to allow for easy insertion/dissembling) the whole thing comes apart in secconds and is stored below the cockpit allowing for dropping the mast for repairs or travel under bridges (in calm conditions )
Just to I'm clear. You are saying that the base is not actually secured to the companionway. All that holds it in place is the notched Harwood post?
Al Butkus correct the weight of the mast holds it down . So there's no need to drill any holes in the boat . It's completely removable.
Could you email me a few close ups, especially the assembly setting in the companionway. My email is "abutkus03@sbcglobal.net. Great tool. Thanks.
the one i built has a base thats an upside down "u" shaped section of wood as wide as the lower companionway opening. the "u" slips over the bottom of the companionway fiber glass. then is held there with rope to the centerboard winch, which is just below it.
icucomadoc I am happy to send you some close up photos of you could provide me an email address .