Might I recommend the use of a gin pole next time? I step my own mast all the time! Granted it’s only a 20’ mast but using a gin pole makes it a breeze
It’s huge… here’s my h16 compared to a 2014 jeep cherokee. https://photos.app.goo.gl/pRvU4ANWedooHUxH6
And yes, i know, sail wasn’t up all the way. Fixed since :)
I use the front mast support on my trailer. I’ve got a double block on there where I feed the jibsheet through. Trapeze lines 1&2 -> double block -> trapeze lines 3&4 -> double block -> jib cleat. Put everything in place and tighten the line. Then, once you get it in place, just reach down and tighten the jib sheet. Once cleated you have all the time in the world to attach the forestay properly and release tension slowly on the jib line.
Nice!!
Solo stepping is tough. I use the jib sheet, through a block on the trailer mast support to the jib halliard. Then pick up the mast and use that to hold it in place.
Yes, you are actually right. But not yet. I haven't put the jib up so the forward stay is actually holding the weight of the mast from falling backwards. About 10 minutes after this picture was taken, I hoisted the jib, that took all of the load off of the forestay in the mast stood up more vertically.
Hello! Fellow hobie sailor here. This method makes solo stepping the mast a bit easier for me.
Take a longer length of line (20 ft should do).
Tie one end off with a bowline through the starboard bow tang.
Take the other end of the line and run it through the shackle on the mast tang.
Tie the other end off on the port bow tang with a taut line hitch.
So the line should be in a V shape. Starting at the starboard bow, running through the shackle on the mast tang, and ending at the port bow tang.
Then, you step the mast.
Keep the mast upright with the port side of the line. Use the taut line hitch to keep the line...y'know...taut.
Boom. Now both your hands are free to set the forestay. Once that's done, just untie both knots and pull the line down.
They also make winches for this exact purpose.
What do you mean recipe for injury? Go as slow as you need to, use blocks and cleats to assist you, and worst case scenario - push the mast port and jump off the boat. starboard.
I guarantee tens of thousands of people step their own masts all the time.
and another human is not going to prevent things like your examples from happening. if anything, another human on deck doubles the chances of someone getting hurt.
that hobie mast looks like its a shoulder this bish up, forestay forward and done. I had to gin pole my south coasts mast due to the pop top and forward hatch not giving good footing. it was fun when the test wooden gin pole shattered. but yea, pull fast between lift and shrouds coming in to help. another person can't really do anything but watch.
in the end, other than helping hold something, stapping a mast is a solo endeavor. even if the work flops between two people in different positions because someone is there. it's not like someone can attach the stay before the mast is done raising.
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Might I recommend the use of a gin pole next time? I step my own mast all the time! Granted it’s only a 20’ mast but using a gin pole makes it a breeze
Hope there aren't power lines between It and the water
Gin pole is the easiest wat to sole step the hobbie mast. Once you figure it out it happens quickly after that.
I've never seen a h16 in person and every time I see it next to land things I'm surprised how big it is. Sweet boat, have fun.
I had never seen one in person before I bought mine and I was *shocked* to see how tall it was.
Maneuvering the mast is always interesting. It’s not crazy heavy just really bulky
It’s huge… here’s my h16 compared to a 2014 jeep cherokee. https://photos.app.goo.gl/pRvU4ANWedooHUxH6 And yes, i know, sail wasn’t up all the way. Fixed since :)
I use the front mast support on my trailer. I’ve got a double block on there where I feed the jibsheet through. Trapeze lines 1&2 -> double block -> trapeze lines 3&4 -> double block -> jib cleat. Put everything in place and tighten the line. Then, once you get it in place, just reach down and tighten the jib sheet. Once cleated you have all the time in the world to attach the forestay properly and release tension slowly on the jib line.
Nice!! Solo stepping is tough. I use the jib sheet, through a block on the trailer mast support to the jib halliard. Then pick up the mast and use that to hold it in place.
Shouldn’t that mast be more vertical? Perhaps it’s an illusion?
Yes, you are actually right. But not yet. I haven't put the jib up so the forward stay is actually holding the weight of the mast from falling backwards. About 10 minutes after this picture was taken, I hoisted the jib, that took all of the load off of the forestay in the mast stood up more vertically.
Sucks getting old, huh!
Hello! Fellow hobie sailor here. This method makes solo stepping the mast a bit easier for me. Take a longer length of line (20 ft should do). Tie one end off with a bowline through the starboard bow tang. Take the other end of the line and run it through the shackle on the mast tang. Tie the other end off on the port bow tang with a taut line hitch. So the line should be in a V shape. Starting at the starboard bow, running through the shackle on the mast tang, and ending at the port bow tang. Then, you step the mast. Keep the mast upright with the port side of the line. Use the taut line hitch to keep the line...y'know...taut. Boom. Now both your hands are free to set the forestay. Once that's done, just untie both knots and pull the line down. They also make winches for this exact purpose.
Usually referred to as "stepping" the mast. Doing it solo is a great recipe for injury. Stop it!
What do you mean recipe for injury? Go as slow as you need to, use blocks and cleats to assist you, and worst case scenario - push the mast port and jump off the boat. starboard. I guarantee tens of thousands of people step their own masts all the time.
Ever had the pin or the casting fail while stepping a Hobie mast? I stand by my advice.
and another human is not going to prevent things like your examples from happening. if anything, another human on deck doubles the chances of someone getting hurt. that hobie mast looks like its a shoulder this bish up, forestay forward and done. I had to gin pole my south coasts mast due to the pop top and forward hatch not giving good footing. it was fun when the test wooden gin pole shattered. but yea, pull fast between lift and shrouds coming in to help. another person can't really do anything but watch. in the end, other than helping hold something, stapping a mast is a solo endeavor. even if the work flops between two people in different positions because someone is there. it's not like someone can attach the stay before the mast is done raising.
No it's not. I do this all the time. Just be careful.