DHeckrotte
Guru
I have begun making a new mast for the 84 Fu Hwa 39 Europa Sedan. Some PO had already moved it forward to near the flybridge seat. It has a wonderfully heavy pinned base so that lowering it is relatively easy. It has four shrouds which are head-snarers for tall bulky folks (me). Choices include making a new mast just like the original wooden one, or using a bit of spinnaker pole.
The biggest change I intend is to eliminate the shrouds and capture the mast at seat-back height. There will be a latch like some sailboats have at the partners in the deck. The mast will cantilever up like an unstayed sailboat mast.
I will run all cables up inside the mast, including the radar, gps, lights and anchor light.
I will post progress pics in this album: http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/members/12213-albums515.html
The biggest change I intend is to eliminate the shrouds and capture the mast at seat-back height. There will be a latch like some sailboats have at the partners in the deck. The mast will cantilever up like an unstayed sailboat mast.
I will run all cables up inside the mast, including the radar, gps, lights and anchor light.
I will post progress pics in this album: http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/members/12213-albums515.html
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