[C320-list] Halyard Problem

[dprudden]

I bet you can rent one of those cameras.....plumbing supply?
....or do you know a plumber who isn't afraid of heights?

David Prudden
#786

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On Jun 5, 2013, at 9:06 PM, Tony Murphy <tony at midwestphysics.com> wrote:

> Was also thinking that if it isn't too far down, you could use one of the flexible
> inspection cameras.  I've seen them as long as 16ft or more with LED lights
> on Amazon. Some require a laptop with USB, so not very appropriate
> for top of the mast work… but others come with their own small LCD monitor
> (for more money, of course).
> 
> I've been meaning to get one of these anyway… the surveyor used one
> when we purchased our boat to get a good look at those dark hidden corners
> behind bulkheads and tanks and such.
> 
> Whatever route you choose, good luck!!
> 
> Tony Murphy
> Bella Sol #886
> 
> 
> On Jun 5, 2013, at 7:38 PM, "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> 
>> You could try a plumber's snake with the end bent into a V or a shape that a
>> line would wedge into and not just slide out.   
>> 
>> Try to push it down into the pile of line that is most likely down there and
>> try to snag a loop of it.  I also thought of a fish hook, but I'd be
>> concerned about snagging one of the other halyards, so forget I said that.
>> :)
>> 
>> In any event, try to make sure that the existing halyards are very tight so
>> they don't get in the way.
>> 
>> That's what I'd do before pulling the mast. 
>> 
>> Any wiring should mostly be contained in the PVC wiring channels in the
>> front 2 corners of the mast.
>> 
>> -Jeff Hare
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph R
>> Aberdale
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 4:44 PM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Halyard Problem
>> 
>> Chris,
>> 
>> There is nothing to pull through. The part that attaches to the sail has
>> disappeared into the mast.  When I went to the top in the bosun's chair,
>> there was nothing there to pull through.
>> 
>> 
>> On Jun 5, 2013, at 3:21 PM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> More than likely it simply wedged upon itself when it piled up as it 
>>> fell. If so, you should be able to pull it out though it might need a 
>>> little persuasion from your halyard winch.
>>> 
>>> On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 3:03 PM, Joseph R Aberdale 
>>> <summerwind3 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> I have a wayward halyard and went to the top of the mast to see if I
>> could retrieve it. No luck as there was no sight of it on the sheave. When I
>> gently pull on the other end while standing on the deck I get resistance.
>> I'm assuming you are going to tell me I have to drop the mast but I thought
>> I'd ask if there is another solution.
>>>> 
>>>> Thank you for your thoughts.
>>>> 
>>>> Joe Aberdale
>>>> #908
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Chris Burti
>>> Farmville, NC
>