[C320-list] Mast removed

[JJ Morrison]

I cannot just sit and read all this wonderful conversation regarding mast un-stepping without saying something. The first time the mast was un-stepped on Luffin Life we found that the cabling running through the compression post had the disconnects so far down the post that they could not be reached and the cables had to be cut. No idea how Catalina managed to build the boat this way but..... so just something to watch for.CheersJohnM1999#574

> From: kswanson123 at comcast.net
> Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:33:16 -0700
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mast removed
> 
> Lou,
> 
> I would like to second the idea about adding a TV antenna while your mast is down.  
> 
> We did this to our boat when we had the mast down from our boat transport from San Diego to Seattle.  
> 
> On our boat, the funny thing is that the Catalina Factory installed a Shakespeare VHF radio splitter to our mast head VHF antenna and connected the second radio connection to our factory installed flat screen LCD TV.  I contacted Shakespeare tech support and found out that the VHF splitter will not work with the LCD TV and that furthermore the VHF antenna at the mast head would not work to receive TV signals for the HD LCD TV.  Very bizarre to have this component factory installed (or even my the main west coast Catalina Factory commissioning office in Ventura CA).  No big deal as I removed the VHF splitter and just sold it on eBay.  
> 
> So while our mast was down, I took the time to install a Shakespeare TV Antennal (disc) about 4 feet above our radome on the front of the mast.  I used its aluminum bracket with Monel rivets and nylon washers to mount it to the mast.  Local HD TV channels come in great.  In the fall, we can watch Seahawks football in HD while sailing in Puget Sound.  Very cool.
> 
> Obviously, do take the time to inspect the mast, all of the standing rigging and fittings, upgrade the anchor light to an LED model, and also consider waxing your mast to help protect the aluminum anodizing.  I also replaced my Windex at the top with a model with a vertical rod emanating from the top to reduce the birds perching on it.  
> 
> Have fun!
> 
> Dave
> 
> David Swanson
> S/V Emily Ann
> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
> Mukilteo, WA 
> 
> 
> On Jun 4, 2013, at 4:54 AM, Wash, Steve wrote:
> 
> > Hello,
> > You may want to install an antenna for a TV ... I have been told the VHF antenna cannot be shared for TV signals (It can be shared for FM radio stations).
> > Steve
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Flyingmonkey
> > Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 10:04 PM
> > To: C320-list at catalina320.com
> > Subject: [C320-list] Mast removed
> > 
> > Hello,
> > 
> > Blue Moon is currently on the hard undergoing preparation for transport by truck to St. Petersburg, FL. Many thanks to CAPT Diane for her excellent article on transporting a C-320. I'm writing the group this evening looking for input on preventive maintenance or projects to undertake while the mast is down. First off let me make the disclaimer, if you subscribe to the "if its not broken don't fix it" philosophy, please save your time and kindly reserve your comments. I've never shipped a boat before and I've never had the mast removed on any of my previous sailboats. 
> > 
> > Projects currently on my list:
> > -Add anemometer and wiring
> > -Change anchor light fixture (any LED recommendations) -Replace deck and steaming light bulbs (fixture appears to be in very good condition).
> > -Replace VHF antenna
> > -Replace mast head sheaves
> > -Wash and wax mast/boom.
> > 
> > What am I missing? Should I be inspecting anything else? I only have about two weeks total time between now and commissioning at destination. I welcome your experience and suggestions.
> > 
> > 
> > Thank you,
> > 
> > Lou Hodac
> > Blue Moon
> > Hull #702
> > Soon to be in St. Petersburg, FL
> > 
> > 
>