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Subject: [worldcruising] Re: Mast steps
gmbeasley@XXX.XXX
Date: Mon Feb 05 2001 - 19:50:55 EST
Bob installed the fixed steps, and he did it with the mast on the
boat in the water. He used a climbing harness with ascenders to do
the work (found it in Mountain Gear I think). The only problem he
had was that he got aluminum dust on his shoes, and slipped on the
companionway steps and fell into the cabin and hurt his shoulder.
He went up the mast last week while we were at anchor in front of Ft.
Jefferson (Garden Key, Dry Tortugas) and had no problem. He put in
the mast steps because I can't grind and tail him up - I tried once
and got the lines crossed, and if some nice dock neighbor hadn't
gotten him down, he'd be up there yet. And he certainly couldn't get
me up there - not that I would mind, but I wouldn't know what to do
when I got there, plus I weigh over 220 lbs.
grandma Rosalie
--- In worldcruising@XXX.XXX wrote:
> I installed the ABI folding steps and I'm very happy with them.
Damage
> Control makes a similar step, except they come in different "sizes"
to fit
> various mast diameters. I used 1/4" aluminum rivets - be aware that
two
> lengths may be required as the thickness at the bottom holes is
less than at
> the top. I was careful to punch the steel mandrels out after
riveting, and
> sealed the holes with silicone. I originally contemplated doing
this job "in
> the air," and was happy that I did it with the spar on the hard
instead. It's
> a good idea to measure clearances to shrouds, etc. prior to
unstepping the
> mast in order to avoid interference near the tangs. I had to offset
a couple
> of steps in this area to provide clearance. Regarding spacing, I
used the
> minimum recommended (18") because my 1st mate was short; I was
happy I did,
> because although I'm 6'+, I would not want it to be greater than
that.
>
> John
> "Truelove" - Westsail 43
>
> Evert Volkersz <evolkersz@XXX.XXX>
>
> > I am planning to install permanent, folding mast steps so I can
climb my
> > mast. Any suggestions on brands, spacing, installation?
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