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djmarchand · 05-08-2010, 09:00

Here is an article from Oriental, NCs Town Dock on line newspaper:
Mast Raising From The Bridge? | TownDock.net | Oriental NC News, Weather & Photos

The owner of a 40' ketch is using Oriental's bridge to raise his mast, with rope standing rigging no less. Check out the last picture of the completed job.

David

Vasco · 05-08-2010, 09:11

Interesting. I've heard of it being done but never seen it. What kind of knot was that on the bridge?? In the fourth picture.

thinwater · 05-08-2010, 09:18

I've used a gin-pole on a 50-foot stick before. No troubles, but a lot of careful figuring and some calculation.

Wakes, tides, the improper bowline, the fuz.... No thanks.

Sailorman Ed · 05-08-2010, 10:00

If I pass between the lights, I can just barely fit under this bridge and I did consider using it to LOWER my mast. He did just save a buck, the average is $300 in the article. One way! Very little traffic on that bridge.

svcambria · 05-08-2010, 13:31

Mexican bridges get that kind of workout frequently.
When there is no bridge - a fellow removed and replaced the mast from his KP 44 in Bahia de San Carlos by using the masts and rigging of other sailboats tied to both his sides.

Michael