The set up looks easy to build but I have one issue.
I have an older ComPac 16 and the biggest problem I have is actually getting the mast lined up and the bolt on at the mast step. Once I have the bolt thru I can easily walk the mast up into place, however, getting the mast lined up to put the bolt thru is tough for a 78 y/o geezer. Any recommendations.
I reached out to ComPac asking about any way I could modify my mast step to make it a tabernacle mast but they never responded. Has anyone modified a ComPac 16 mast into a tabernacle mast?
I have a ComPac 16 and made a mast crutch that sits in the cockpit when it's on the trailer. I also have a small crutch that goes in the mast step. When I go to raise the mast I just need to remove the mast step crutch then slide the mast back until the holes line up. Because the cockpit mast crutch is providing support, lining up the holes for the pin is easy. I'd say if you can walk the mast up afterwards then this would be no problem for you in comparison.
If you'd like I can send you some pictures. It's just some 2x4s screwed together.
That sounds like a good solution. Years ago I tried building a mast crutch that was positioned over the rudder stock but that never worked for me. I would love to see the pics of your solution.
With two lines and a spare block, an unsophisticated option for leverage on your mast is to roll down your car windows and tie a bowline containing the roof of your car and a spare block. Some quick-release hitch at the top of the mast runs through the block on your bowline back to your hand as you walk the mast up. The line in your hand gets cleated off on your boat while you fasten stays.
The set up looks easy to build but I have one issue.
I have an older ComPac 16 and the biggest problem I have is actually getting the mast lined up and the bolt on at the mast step. Once I have the bolt thru I can easily walk the mast up into place, however, getting the mast lined up to put the bolt thru is tough for a 78 y/o geezer. Any recommendations.
I reached out to ComPac asking about any way I could modify my mast step to make it a tabernacle mast but they never responded. Has anyone modified a ComPac 16 mast into a tabernacle mast?
Ed Pajon
erpajon@ gmail.com
Ed,
I have a ComPac 16 and made a mast crutch that sits in the cockpit when it's on the trailer. I also have a small crutch that goes in the mast step. When I go to raise the mast I just need to remove the mast step crutch then slide the mast back until the holes line up. Because the cockpit mast crutch is providing support, lining up the holes for the pin is easy. I'd say if you can walk the mast up afterwards then this would be no problem for you in comparison.
If you'd like I can send you some pictures. It's just some 2x4s screwed together.
That sounds like a good solution. Years ago I tried building a mast crutch that was positioned over the rudder stock but that never worked for me. I would love to see the pics of your solution.
I sent you an email to the address you posted.
Joel,
Thanks for the pics.
It looks like and easy and elegant solution.
I’ll get started on the project this coming week.
Regards,
Ed
With two lines and a spare block, an unsophisticated option for leverage on your mast is to roll down your car windows and tie a bowline containing the roof of your car and a spare block. Some quick-release hitch at the top of the mast runs through the block on your bowline back to your hand as you walk the mast up. The line in your hand gets cleated off on your boat while you fasten stays.