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Dear Reno Russ,
Request an operators manual that includes direction on how to use the mast
raising kit from I.M. Inc.
The manual will show you all the components that are used. Then get a 1999
Boat/U.S. and West Marine Sailing Parts Catalogs, so you can compare buying the
parts yourself vs getting the kit directly. I think the cost of 5/16" dia. double
pulley w/bracket attached to pulpit, 1 single w/becket, 1 deck clamcleat, special
stainless 54 3/4" gin pole length (which you may wish modified to keep it's base
permanently on the mast), special stainless cab "U'-bolts mounts, special base
securing shrouds, about 50' of strong 5/16" dia. raising line. You may even elect
to add another cheek block at the top and side of your mast for raising only.
These have been proven to work safely and will be less costly than you doing it,
breaking mast or your head in the process.
Ted-Milwaukee WWPotter19 "Sea Breeze"
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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> purchased a 86 potter 19 2 weeks ago , lots of clean up etc. didnot have a
> mast raising kit, wife and I did get the mast up but not so sure about
> getting it down, I had a major heart problem a few months ago and have lost
> arms stength. IM wants $200 for a kit and right now that is out of the
> Question. Any thoughts on how to do this or make a kit or something? What is
> the sequence of taking the mast down ? Really enjoy all the great web page
> stuff. Hope to see some of you at Tahoe.I was a long time powerboater , now I
> am ready for the real world of sailing.
> Thanks, Reno Russ
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Dear Reno Russ,
Request an operators manual that includes
direction on how to use the mast raising kit from I.M. Inc.
The manual will show you all the components that
are used. Then get a 1999 Boat/U.S. and West Marine Sailing Parts Catalogs,
so you can compare buying the parts yourself vs getting the kit directly.
I think the cost of 5/16" dia. double pulley w/bracket attached to pulpit,
1 single w/becket, 1 deck clamcleat, special stainless 54 3/4" gin pole
length (which you may wish modified to keep it's base permanently on the
mast), special stainless cab "U'-bolts mounts, special base securing shrouds,
about 50' of strong 5/16" dia. raising line. You may even elect to add
another cheek block at the top and side of your mast for raising only.
These have been proven to work safely and will be less costly than you
doing it, breaking mast or your head in the process.
Ted-Milwaukee WWPotter19 "Sea Breeze"
AppleSupp@aol.com wrote:
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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purchased a 86 potter 19 2 weeks ago , lots of clean up etc. didnot have a
mast raising kit, wife and I did get the mast up but not so sure about
getting it down, I had a major heart problem a few months ago and have lost
arms stength. IM wants $200 for a kit and right now that is out of the
Question. Any thoughts on how to do this or make a kit or something? What is
the sequence of taking the mast down ? Really enjoy all the great web page
stuff. Hope to see some of you at Tahoe.I was a long time powerboater , now I
am ready for the real world of sailing.
Thanks, Reno Russ