e-27 mast removal

[Robert Stuart]

I have a 1977 e-27 the mast seems to be on a hinge, any one have thoughts on the best way to lower the mast? is it a one man operation using the hilards and winches?

 

[The Creamy Pint]

It's tabernacled. That's what you call a hinged mast. My 26 is the same way. On mine you losen the aft shrouds a bit and use the main sheet to lower it FOWARD. Creeps me out and since my boat lives in the water I have no reason to.

 

[Mark F]

Make sure you have a bridle (lines from aft end of boom to each upper shroud base) to keep the boom in line. Are you going to lower the mast often?

 

[Robert Stuart]

e-27 mast lowering

thanks guys for the info.
I have some work to do on lighting and other stuff , im 58 and over weight and wasnt real excited in trying out the bosten seat that came with the boat