[C320-list] Unstepping the mast

[Brad Kuether]

I also endorse West River Marine, he did my furler on my old boat.....

-Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
"Independence"
2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
Middle River, MD
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Unstepping the mast


> There is West River Rigging, and Madden Mast & Rigging in Annapolis. Both
> are professionals and been in business for years. Haven't used either; 
> but,
> have found both very helpful. WRR gave the tuning demonstration at our 
> 2008
> Regatta; and, MMR at Port Annapolis was very helpful to me recently and
> charged $0. Their hourly rate at $90, is not out of the ordinary for these
> days.
>
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Irving Grunes [mailto:igrunes at gmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 10:04 AM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Unstepping the mast
>
> Thank you Brad and Warren for your replies.
> Trying to contact MM now.
> But is there any other rig inspection and tuning service source you know?
> Irv
>
> On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 6:00 AM, Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> I second Warren's recommendation however I believe the tuning was a bit
>> higher.
>>
>> If you find it more in line with the 150 please let me know, I will be
>> asking for a refund....  ;)
>>
>> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
>> "Independence"
>> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
>> Middle River, MD
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com>
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 11:23 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Unstepping the mast
>>
>>
>>  We have a man working at Maryland Marina who has a strong reputation for
>>> rigging. His name is Martin and from what I understand he does all the
>>> rigging/tuning work. The owner of St. Michaels Sails also gave him high
>>> marks. You would arrange for the service through the marina service 
>>> dept.
>>> They have a published price list. Talk to Martin (off Tues & Wed,) or 
>>> ask
>>> for Brian.
>>>
>>> For $150 they do a complete survey of your rigging and provide a written
>>> report. Tuning the rig will cost something less than that, I believe.
>>>
>>> Warren & Pattie Updike
>>> Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
>>> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Irving Grunes [mailto:igrunes at gmail.com]
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 7:59 PM
>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Unstepping the mast
>>>
>>> Brad and Warren
>>> We on Isle of Wight would probably like to have our rigging and tuning
>>> checked next spring.
>>>
>>> Who in the Middle River area would you recommend for something like 
>>> that?
>>>
>>> Any idea as to what that would cost for budgeting purposes?
>>>
>>> Irv Grunes
>>> 2001 #851
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 6:43 PM, Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  This will only pertain to those of us at Maryland Marina.....
>>>>
>>>> I would recommend getting a second mortgage to affort the cost of mast
>>>> takedown!
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Warren Updike" 
>>>> <wupdike at hotmail.com>
>>>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:01 AM
>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Unstepping the mast
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  This winter I'm having the yard unstep our mast to replace sheaves,
>>>>
>>>>> lights,
>>>>> clean and inspect, etc.  Anyone have suggestions or recommendations 
>>>>> for
>>>>> me?
>>>>>
>>>>> Warren & Pattie Updike
>>>>> Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
>>>>> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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