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How Thomas Bodine Raises the mast on a Nimble Artic 24

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I have a nimble Arctic 24 or 26. I call it a 26 because if you measure from the bow to the back of the rudder the length is 26 ft. The mast of a Nimble Arctic or Kodiak is 120 lb in weight. This is difficult for an old man like me to lift alone. It's difficult for three men to lift as a team. So I designed and tested and built a Gin Pole powered with an electric winch to help me raise the mast. This article describes the process I use for raising the mast. The mast is held up by a mast crutch when stowed for towing, which I have modified so there's a wheel on the crutch part making it easier to push the mast back before raising or pull it forward prior to towing. When I travel down the road I secure the mast in place with the traveler connected to the fairlead on the top of the mast portside. First thing I do is prepare the boat and take the Boom and the Mizzen mast and put them on the ground at the stern of the boat. The Mast ...
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