surekandoo
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I our hurry to launch the boat this year (trailer problems on the way down), we had to raise the mast in the berth on the mud, rather than on the trailer as normal.
I our haste I forgot to pop the windex in it's slot, so I've either got to sail without, drop the mast or climb the mast to fit it. I don't relish sailing without a windex for various reason which I won't bore you with.
The raising & lowering gear is on the trailer currently miles away so for me the only practical option is to climb the mast.
Has anyone used or does anyone know anything about those "ascenders" that rock climbers use? Are these a practical alternative to winch & bosun's chair?
I our haste I forgot to pop the windex in it's slot, so I've either got to sail without, drop the mast or climb the mast to fit it. I don't relish sailing without a windex for various reason which I won't bore you with.
The raising & lowering gear is on the trailer currently miles away so for me the only practical option is to climb the mast.
Has anyone used or does anyone know anything about those "ascenders" that rock climbers use? Are these a practical alternative to winch & bosun's chair?