Last Autumn we removed the wind generator from the top of the Mizzen ( the smaller mast) for servicing. It proved impossible to re-set the generator after the service because the cable feeder had been dog-legged when first fitted years ago. In order to get this sorted we've had to take the Mizzen mast down, lay it on the pontoon, and get our metal man, Croz, to drill a larger hole in the top of mast to clear the way to thread the cable again. The video shows part of the process of de-masting with several ropes and willing helpers. We're fortunate to have loads of young guys about who are working for Sailing Holidays Corfu. They are all switched on and experienced AND willing to help out. We used the topping lifts on the boats either side to lift the mast out of the seat socket in the cockpit. It all went very smoothly and within half an hour of gentle manipulation we had the mast secure and supported on the pontoon. Later the lads came back and polished off a few crates of beer - win win all round. More on the mast next week :O)
Almost there...
This is Isaac, concentrating on the job in hand. He was born in Cornwall but grew up on Orkney, sailing, fishing and messing about with engines!
We had to take Lerryn Lady out to align her Mizzen with the topping lifts on the yachts either side - see our new passerelle hanging there :O)
Slowly bringing her back to the pontoon as the mast is manipulated.
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