step mast to change furler?

bayme · #1 (**permalink**) 02-01-2003

Does anyone know if the mast needs to be stepped to change an old furler to a Karken model on a C-30? I was told it could be done with the mast braced.

Jeff_H · #2 (**permalink**) 02-01-2003

You should be able to hold the mast up temporarily by taking the jib halyard to the tack fitting or bow cleats.

Jeff

capnjim02 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-02-2003

Jeff''s correct. Its a relative easy task to do. I changed mine on my O''Day 30 in about 3 hours, with the help of one other person. would be a lot easier though with two helpers. sometimes it a bear hoisting someone up in a bosen''s with only one person to tail and grind.