I needed to do some work on my mast and thought going up in a Bosun's chair would be easy. I learned a few things and I'm looking for help to overcome the problems I encountered on the next try.
I replaced the Halyard with a hi-tech
line to ensure that the halyard I was riding up on would be safe. I had intended to help by pulling myself up as someone below winched and tailed. Because of the relatively small diameter (3/8") and the smooth cover, I wasn't able to get any kind of grip on the
line. Additionally, the halyard
winch is relatively small and the grinder had difficulty making any kind up substantive progress. To aggravate matters, the halyard goes through several blocks on the way to the
winch, adding friction, but no leverage.
I hate to de-mast the boat just to add a windex and replace the wind direction indicator.
Any ideas?
PS, I weigh about 165. Should I just find a lighter guy? In my age group, that's not easy.