In this video you can join me in goin' up the mast, 60 feet above deck. I inspect the rig, confirm a popped strand on a lower shroud, and un-fowl an auxiliary halyard.
Great idea using a prusic knot on halyard, I'm almost 63 and sailing/restoring a 1969 Mercer 44ft sloop. I hope to get as many years in as you. Thanks Shane 69
Hi Ancient...You are a stud! Big fan of what you are doing and I hope you'll continue to post. You are a stud! Some of the long distance sailing posts are significant but in your case you not only built your boat years ago, you've been sailing every since. As you noticed some boats are tied up and the owners seldom take trips. I love your attitude that you are a salior and you plan to keep sailing.
I hate heights... I think I might have found me a younger person who wanted to make a few dollars for a few minutes of work and gladly paid them.. lol... it's pretty amazing seeing someone in their 80s who isn't allowing age to dominate their lives..
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video and knowledge! The shackles you have at the top of the furling doesn't have wire to keep the shackle screw from unwinding. Is that intentional? Is that a prussic knot on the the dyneema safety line? The sheave for the headsail looks to be a little damaged along the edge, but I'm sure that halyard rarely moves. What are the small cup holder looking structures along the side of the mast?
I use LockTite on those shackles. That is a Rolling Hitch, Stopper Steg in German on the Warpspeed safety line. You must be referring to my Goïot (France) mast steps, super light, proprietary alloy.
After the helper reports the winch switch is sticking, yet he continues anyway. Only a matter of time before that switch sticks permanently and drags his scrawny backside through the block. Just dumb. How complacency causes injury right here.
The switches (Cole-Hersee USA) are not sticking, they take about a second to stop. The winch (Barient USA) is not a self-tailer, so absolutely no danger.
@@AncientMariner If you are aware your winch takes 1 second to wind down then why are you so panicked when the hoist did not stop immediately you shouted STOP again ?
@@richardweston4493 We're all concerned for the Ancient Mariner, who at his age doesn't exactly need to be going up masts or yelling when his switches lag. That was nerve-wracking.
Great content Sir, always good to get your feet back on the deck... You are an example to those of us a little less senior than you!
Great idea using a prusic knot on halyard, I'm almost 63 and sailing/restoring a 1969 Mercer 44ft sloop. I hope to get as many years in as you. Thanks Shane
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You give me hope, I am getting on in years. :) Possibly a Klemheist plus carabiner might be quicker to use than the rolling hitch.
Hi Ancient...You are a stud! Big fan of what you are doing and I hope you'll continue to post. You are a stud! Some of the long distance sailing posts are significant but in your case you not only built your boat years ago, you've been sailing every since. As you noticed some boats are tied up and the owners seldom take trips. I love your attitude that you are a salior and you plan to keep sailing.
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Your a great inspiration sir, I too was a little worried
In what way? About what?
Thanks for great video.
Very intresting.
Will be wsiting for next episode.
You sir, give me hope. I'm only 74.
I hate heights... I think I might have found me a younger person who wanted to make a few dollars for a few minutes of work and gladly paid them.. lol... it's pretty amazing seeing someone in their 80s who isn't allowing age to dominate their lives..
May I come and film you on a passage to a destination?...you are amazing.
Hi Sir, How old is the Rigging, looks a beautiful Mariner as well. Regards, from New-Zealand.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video and knowledge! The shackles you have at the top of the furling doesn't have wire to keep the shackle screw from unwinding. Is that intentional? Is that a prussic knot on the the dyneema safety line? The sheave for the headsail looks to be a little damaged along the edge, but I'm sure that halyard rarely moves. What are the small cup holder looking structures along the side of the mast?
I use LockTite on those shackles. That is a Rolling Hitch, Stopper Steg in German on the Warpspeed safety line. You must be referring to my Goïot (France) mast steps, super light, proprietary alloy.
quite a ways up, how high is your mast?
60 Ft. above deck.
15 years new rigging ?
Stepped on deck or keel?
Stepped on deck.
Did I spot a speaker just under your radar? What is it for?
That is an extension speaker for HF radio in the radio-shack down below.
So, in decent weather you can rest on the foredeck and still be able to hear what’s going on?
Love your videos but put on a shirt.
Hello Sir
After the helper reports the winch switch is sticking, yet he continues anyway. Only a matter of time before that switch sticks permanently and drags his scrawny backside through the block. Just dumb. How complacency causes injury right here.
The switches (Cole-Hersee USA) are not sticking, they take about a second to stop. The winch (Barient USA) is not a self-tailer, so absolutely no danger.
@@AncientMariner If you are aware your winch takes 1 second to wind down then why are you so panicked when the hoist did not stop immediately you shouted STOP again ?
A bit rude mate. Surely you could ask a question without the nastiness?
@@richardweston4493 We're all concerned for the Ancient Mariner, who at his age doesn't exactly need to be going up masts or yelling when his switches lag. That was nerve-wracking.
@@richardweston4493 Found the far left liberal Biden voter.