[C320-list] derigging for transport

[resloat]

David-A decent yard would be able to take down the mast without problem. 
When my mast is brought down in the fall, the yard has the mast held up by a 
crane.  Then all the shrouds and backstays are disconnected and the furling 
forestay is disconnected at the bow.  The mast is carefully laid on a cradle 
on the deck with the foil still connected to the mast at its top.  The 
furling foil is longer than the mast so it sticks out from the base of my 
mast considrably when on its side.  For your situation it would be prudent 
to consider supporting the furling drum and foil that extend out from the 
mast.  I assume the yard would lay the furling foil on the mast for 
transport.  If not, it should be well supported however transported as it 
can flex a lot and over the road may bend or kink.  If everything is well 
supported, I see no need to take the furling drum off.

In 11 seasons from new and 11 seasons of taking down the mast and laying it 
on the cradle on top of the boat, I have not had to remove the furling drum.

Bob Sloat
S/V Savannah 894 (2002)
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Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 8:56 PM
Subject: [C320-list] derigging for transport


>I am wrapping up purchasing a 2001 C320. I have to move her from Maryland 
>to Massachusetts. I'm having her shipped up (not enough time to sail her).
>
> I'm going from a Catalina 22 to the 320. To derig her, do I simply loosen 
> the backstay and shrouds, then pull the clevis pin for the forestay, or 
> should I pull the Shaeffer furler apart a bit and loosen that turnbuckle 
> also? The boat will be going right back in the water in Mass. Any other 
> suggestions/tips etc would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
> David
>