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Mast raising without a crane sounds a daunting prospect but it is actually very straightforward if you prepare properly. Some years ago I wrote an article which you can see here, https://www.sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/articles/11-technical-articles/268-safe-mast-lowering-method so this is really just an update. This video shows my Chat 18, which has a mast from a beach cat, and thus one that could be pushed up by hand, but here I show the system that works on any size mast - the biggest I have raised this way was on a 50ft ketch. The key features are a good tabernacle, a "gin pole" - in this case the boom - and most important, the use of temporary shrouds thus ensuring that the mast cannot fall sideways. These shrouds must have "chainplates" that line up exactly with the tabernacle pivot bolt. When down the mast rests on a, eg, dinghy trailer mast support at the back of the cockpit. If you regularly raise you mast you can fit a trailer roller to the bracket, so it's easy to push the mast to and fro for trailering. The "gooseneck" for the ginpole is a shroud adjuster from my junk box, suitably bent and screwed to the front of the mast. Roller reefing gear has to be kept straight and has a tendency to catch on the cabin roof etc. So I always lash it to the ginpole in about the right position. The "chainplates" for the temporary shrouds are, again, from my junk box and are 25mm OD aluminium tubes that clip into place and are easily removed. They also take guywires from the forward end of the ginpole to stop that falling over. I attached the spi halyard to the ginpole, but you can just rely on the forestay/furling gear. The mast is then raised up using the mainsheet shackled to the forestay chainplate (you may need a longer rope, depending on your boat). 4:1 is easy on small boats, on bigger boats lead it back to a winch. Of course the most load is when the mast is horizontal, you often have to push on the mast when lowering to get it to start moving. So if you can get it off the support you know you can hoist it all the way. So it all seems a lot of ropes and preparation but it's all worth it as the mast cannot fall and you always have total control, even in a cross wind. And you can usually raise the mast singlehanded. If you are only occasionally raising/lowering the mast then the temporary stays can be rope. Make a loop in the end and pass it over the spreaders and round the mast using a boathook or, on bigger boats, a bosun's chair. Easy to pull off again afterwards. Before sailing always check the mast with binoculars or camera to ensure there are no twisted shackles or, especially, T bar terminals (which is why I don't recommend T bars on trailable boats.) Use tape or elastic band to hold the stays in the correct position while hoisting - both will break away as the shrouds tighten.

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Step aboard "Refaire," a stunning 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Maestro (Owner’s Version). 🛥️✨ This 3-cabin, 2-head catamaran is a proven blue-water cruiser, recently upgraded for serious off-grid living. From the Caribbean to the US East Coast, she’s ready for her next adventure! Key Highlights: ✅ Power: 810W Solar + 540Ah Lithium Battery Bank 🔋 ✅ Water: 15 GPH Watermaker for total independence 💧 ✅ Comfort: 3 x Air Conditioning units + Full Helm Enclosure 🌬️ ✅ Performance: Brand new 2025 Mainsail & Jib + 2025 Propellers ⛵️ ✅ Extras: 2024 AB Tender with 15HP Yamaha included! 🚤 Currently located and available through The Multihull Company. Don’t miss this "Maestro" version—the most sought-after layout in the Lucia 40 range! 🔗 Full Specs & Pricing: https://www.multihullcompany.com/boat/fountaine-pajot-lucia-40-10078982/ 📍 Location: Charleston, SC #Catamaran #FountainePajot #Lucia40 #SailingLife #YachtForSale #BoatTour #TheMultihullCompany #BlueWaterSailing #SailingRefaire

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🌊☀️ Ready for the perfect summer adventure in Fuerteventura? ⛵ Join our skipper Javier and our sailor Albert as they leave the harbour of Morro Jable aboard our exclusive catamaran, preparing for an unforgettable 4-hour catamaran tour in Fuerteventura. 🍽️🥂 Relax with a delicious gourmet meal, enjoy drinks included throughout the trip, and experience this exclusive excursion with a maximum of 12 guests for extra comfort and personal service. 🏖️🤿 We’ll stop for a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of southern Fuerteventura before heading out in search of dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. Every trip is unique, making every moment at sea unforgettable. 🌴💙 If you’re looking for the best boat excursion in Fuerteventura, this is the perfect plan for your summer holidays. Discover the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean, breathtaking coastline and an unforgettable day at sea. ⸻ 🐬 Excursión en Catamarán en Fuerteventura | Tour Gourmet y Avistamiento de Delfines desde Morro Jable 🌊☀️ 🌊☀️ ¿Buscas el mejor plan para este verano en Fuerteventura? ⛵ Acompaña a nuestro patrón Javier y a nuestro marinero Albert mientras salen del puerto de Morro Jable para comenzar una exclusiva excursión en catamarán por Fuerteventura de 4 horas. 🍽️🥂 Disfruta de una deliciosa comida gourmet, bebidas incluidas durante toda la excursión y de una experiencia exclusiva para solo 12 personas, donde la comodidad y la atención personalizada son protagonistas. 🏖️🤿 Haremos una parada para disfrutar de un baño en las aguas cristalinas del sur de Fuerteventura y, después, pondremos rumbo mar adentro en busca de delfines y ballenas en su hábitat natural, haciendo de cada salida una experiencia única. 🌴💙 Si estás de vacaciones, este es uno de los mejores planes para disfrutar del verano en Fuerteventura. Vive una experiencia inolvidable navegando por la costa de Morro Jable y descubre la magia del océano Atlántico. ⸻ 🐬 Katamaran-Tour auf Fuerteventura | Gourmet-Bootsausflug & Delfinbeobachtung ab Morro Jable 🌊☀️ 🌊☀️ Suchst du den perfekten Sommerausflug auf Fuerteventura? ⛵ Begleite unseren Skipper Javier und unseren Matrosen Albert, wenn sie den Hafen von Morro Jable verlassen und sich auf einen exklusiven 4-stündigen Katamaran-Ausflug auf Fuerteventura vorbereiten. 🍽️🥂 Genieße ein köstliches Gourmet-Menü, inklusive Getränke während der gesamten Tour, und erlebe eine exklusive Fahrt mit maximal 12 Gästen für höchsten Komfort und persönlichen Service. 🏖️🤿 Nach einem Badestopp im kristallklaren Wasser im Süden Fuerteventuras geht es hinaus auf den Atlantik, wo wir nach Delfinen und Walen in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung Ausschau halten. Jede Tour ist einzigartig und voller besonderer Momente. 🌴💙 Für deinen Sommerurlaub auf Fuerteventura ist dies einer der schönsten Ausflüge. Entdecke die Küste von Morro Jable, genieße das Meer und erlebe einen unvergesslichen Tag an Bord. #magicandsailing 👉 Book now in www.magicandsailing.com 📱+34 630 975 023 #fuerteventura #whale #boat #vacation #naturelovers #catamaran #oceanlife #ocean #dolphins #swimming #shortvideo #islascanarias #summer

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Jetzt steht der Fixpunkt – daraus machen wir eine Umlenkung. Damit es weniger Reibung gibt, kommt ein Karabiner rein und die Leine wird durchgeführt. Vorteil: Du musst nicht einfädeln – du kannst die Leine einfach seitlich reinschnappen. Die Umlenkung sollte dabei so hoch wie möglich sitzen. ➡️ Weiter geht’s im nächsten Clip: klick auf „Ähnliches Video“ (unter meinem Namen). Notfalltraining (Praxis): https://sporedo.de/dl/notfall-training/ Gesprächstermin: https://sporedo.de/gespraechstermin/ Hinweis: Das ist eine Übung/Training und ersetzt keine Ausbildung. Übe nur sicher und mit Crew. #segeln #MOB #prusik #knoten #sicherheit #skipper #sporedo

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