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Old 08-28-2008
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I know you guys think it's hooky, but I've been to the top of my mast many times with my remote control "hanked on winch".

It pulls the main halyard and bosans chair, while I wear a climbing harness and use an ascender on the jib halyard as a safety line.

I've got two mast steps near the top to allow me to stand and work on all of the mast top projects.

I just put a Dr. LED anchor light on. It cost a friend of mine $400 to have his anchor light changed.

But that's the way I do things, if you're not comfortable, then hire someone.
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