I have a 38 foot long mast according to what I read. total height above water line = 41. Late last season we had a storm that messed the wind vane so it only works with wind from the port side (I think). Obviously something is preventing it from rotating freely Most likely it is the 45degree guides that are no longer at 45degrees.
The steaming light fixture which really isn't a steaming light fixture has been dislodged on the 1 side by the haylards ( I remember when the prior owner was getting it ready to put in the water he was messing with this trying to find the right size screw). It probably needs to be re tapped and I do not have the tools to tap it. I would like to replace this with a proper led based fixture. This fixture is maybe 16 to 20 feet up.
The anchor light is ok (as far as I know/last checked) however replacing it with a led fixture would be nice.
The main vhf radio does not really work. I suspect a possible antenna issue as the last time I testing it it would transmit for someone at the same dock but did not when we needed it later that weekend (we bought a hand held that day.)
Anyhow a fairly long list of work. Did I mention the boat is on a mooring and I am scared of heights. So my options are de step the mast, buy the climbing equipment and figure out how to use it on my boat (and repeat "don't look down" while working) or hire someone to climb my mast (I saw someone when we were in Rock Hall I should have gotten a card). The problem I see with de stepping the mast are where to do it and the meter is running if my boat is sitting with the mast in a sling. I would need to have my ducks in a row ie have all the parts on hand ready to be installed. No room for having to run to west marine for 40 foot of wire etc. When I asked my marina guy he said most people go up or they do it themselves. Hiring someone has the same problem of having someone sit around while you scample for parts. And then will that person do as good as job if you do it yourself? (maybe better)
Anyhow that is the situation now for the questions.
Does anyone know a marina/boatyard where I can de step the mast and work on it fairly cheaply? I had heard on the great loop site of a yatcht club that would allow you to use their crane or what ever on a self serve basis for like $50. Any place like that on the Chesapeake? Or does anyone know someone who climbs masts at a reasonable rate and does good work? What would be a reasonable rate?
The steaming light fixture which really isn't a steaming light fixture has been dislodged on the 1 side by the haylards ( I remember when the prior owner was getting it ready to put in the water he was messing with this trying to find the right size screw). It probably needs to be re tapped and I do not have the tools to tap it. I would like to replace this with a proper led based fixture. This fixture is maybe 16 to 20 feet up.
The anchor light is ok (as far as I know/last checked) however replacing it with a led fixture would be nice.
The main vhf radio does not really work. I suspect a possible antenna issue as the last time I testing it it would transmit for someone at the same dock but did not when we needed it later that weekend (we bought a hand held that day.)
Anyhow a fairly long list of work. Did I mention the boat is on a mooring and I am scared of heights. So my options are de step the mast, buy the climbing equipment and figure out how to use it on my boat (and repeat "don't look down" while working) or hire someone to climb my mast (I saw someone when we were in Rock Hall I should have gotten a card). The problem I see with de stepping the mast are where to do it and the meter is running if my boat is sitting with the mast in a sling. I would need to have my ducks in a row ie have all the parts on hand ready to be installed. No room for having to run to west marine for 40 foot of wire etc. When I asked my marina guy he said most people go up or they do it themselves. Hiring someone has the same problem of having someone sit around while you scample for parts. And then will that person do as good as job if you do it yourself? (maybe better)
Anyhow that is the situation now for the questions.
Does anyone know a marina/boatyard where I can de step the mast and work on it fairly cheaply? I had heard on the great loop site of a yatcht club that would allow you to use their crane or what ever on a self serve basis for like $50. Any place like that on the Chesapeake? Or does anyone know someone who climbs masts at a reasonable rate and does good work? What would be a reasonable rate?