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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Would you take this yacht for high-speed coastal cruising or lavish party nights aboard? Rate this watercraft from 1-5 stars and comment below! Princess S60 © Princess Yachts Length: 62 ft 11 in (19.17 m) Beam: 16 ft 0 in (4.87 m) Draft: 4 ft 7-9 in (1.40-1.46 m) Displacement: approx. 27,200-29,000 kg (59,900-63,600 lbs) Engine Options: Twin MAN V8-1200 (2×1,200 hp) or twin Caterpillar 1,000 hp / MAN 1,200 hp Top Speed: 37-38 knots Fuel Capacity: ~705-715 gal (~3,200-3,250 L) Water Capacity: ~132 gal (603 L) Guests / Cabins: 6 guests in 3 cabins Could this be the only yacht you’d need for both spirited cruising and entertaining in style? The S60 pairs a streamlined sportsbridge profile with multifunctional deck spaces—sun-loungers forward, tender garage aft, open-air flybridge lounge and wet bar. Interior is airy and modern, with a galley aft layout that connects dining, cockpit, and saloon seamlessly. High windows, performance hull design, and strong engines ensure she doesn’t just look fast—it rides fast too. #PrincessS60 #SportsbridgeCruiser #LuxuryMotorYacht #HarbourMasters

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A peaceful horizon, an invitation to get away from it all. The Oceanis 47 elevates your crossings with thrills at the helm and long anchorages. #beneteau #Oceanis47 #designedtoberemarkable #sailing _______________________________________________________________ BENETEAU est concepteur et constructeur de bateaux depuis 1884. BENETEAU propose un grand nombre de gammes et modèles de bateaux pour répondre à tous les rêves de navigation, que ce soit en voile ou en motonautisme. Beneteau est leader mondial de la construction de voiliers de croisière. Abonnez-vous à la chaîne Beneteau: http://bit.ly/25FTf8h Site officiel : goo.gl/6TvuU4 Facebook : http://bit.ly/1UCGE2c Twitter : http://bit.ly/1UCGGXU BENETEAU has been designing and building boats since 1884. Today, BENETEAU offers many different ranges and models for everyone who dreams of life afloat, whether under sail or power. Beneteau is the world leader in the construction of cruising sailing yachts. Suscribe to Beneteau Youtube Channel : http://bit.ly/25FTf8h Website : goo.gl/6TvuU4 Facebook: http://goo.gl/tT8TXl Twitter : http://goo.gl/vPE04F

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Experience the ultimate morning bliss in San Blas as we sail through turquoise waters and soak up the beauty of nature. Join us onboard our catamaran for a tranquil breakfast with breathtaking views of clear skies and crystal-clear waters. Indulge in fresh coffee and delicious breakfast delights while surrounded by the serene beauty of paradise on earth.

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Hi All, Welcome to our channel, A clip from our latest video when we sailed from Barbuda to Saint Martin, here's the link https://youtu.be/jtwGAXsBnQs If you want to binge watch here is a link to our first season playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnjHpfUuECUAA8rwRSxxMvqq9EMx_MR8 We are Andrew and Irene a middle aged (well not sure what age range that encompasses nowadays ) couple pursuing an adventure on the high seas. We sail on the good ship Saracen, a Beneteau Oceanis 473 from 2006. Out journey started in Scotland in early 2023 and our ultimate goal is to sail around the globe …..slowly. We make these videos mostly for family and friends and to create a record of our adventures for ourselves so that we can look back at them later in life, were not in it to make money (way to hard). Thanks for taking an interest and please remember to leave a like, comment and subscribe to our channel, as this helps push the algorithm as we strive to boost our viewers. We also write a blog which can be found here https://www.sailblogs.com/member/saracen/ Link to our noforeignland boat page https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/6490851356180480 Instagram http://www.instagram.com/andrew.campbell386 #SVSaracenstravels #sailinglife #sailing #yachts #sailingaroundtheworld #liveaboardlife #liveaboard #beneteau #oceanis473 #caribbean #yachting #sailingcouple #sailingcaribbean #cruiser #crusinglifestyle #retired #travellingcouple #wanderlust #explore

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The electric in-mast furling system comes as standard on the new Oyster 495. Easily handle your sail plan with the in-mast electric-powered furling mainsail system and a 105% non-overlapping manual furling headsail. Elegantly built from stem to stern the Oyster 495 is an Oyster through and through. She is designed to offer a stunning combination of performance, comfort and style, with seamanlike qualities in equal measure. Built by some of Britain’s finest craftsmen, she combines modern styling, creative detailing and a host of practical seamanlike features not typically seen in a 50-foot yacht for sale Now crowned the European Yacht of the Year 2023, the Oyster 495 sets a new benchmark for luxury bluewater cruisers. Discover the Oyster 495 here: https://bit.ly/3D4zAXR #OysterYachts #Oyster495 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oyster Yachts are builders of the world's finest bluewater sailboats. A thoroughbred British luxury sailing yacht builder, we have designed, built and supported the world’s finest liveaboard sailboats since 1973. The DNA of our 50 to 90-foot ocean cruising yachts is rooted in over 20 million bluewater sailing miles and more than 90 sailing circumnavigations. We use this experience to refine our explorer sailing yachts so they can take you anywhere in the world in complete luxury, comfort and safety. Contact for enquiries: sales@oysteryachts.com UK: +44 (0)1473 358317 US: +1 401 846 7400 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/3BB1aLg Visit our website: https://bit.ly/3QJxiRb Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oysteryachts Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oysteryachts/

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