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Salt & Tar: Ep.102- Stepping Our Own Mizzen Mast
27 August 2020 · 16 min · 72K views · Napa River
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth move their home-built boat, Red Aviva, from a marina in the Napa River to a nearby anchorage to step the mizzenmast.1:30 Because the vessel lacks an engine and sails, they use a dinghy hip-tied to the hull for propulsion.2:04 They time the departure to coincide with tidal currents to assist with maneuvering.2:19 Once anchored in a clear area to avoid liability and potential collisions, they rig a lifting boom to hoist the mast.1:43 Garrett manages the lifting line and positioning while Ruth and a crew member named Reed handle the guy lines and throat to guide the spar into the mast step.7:27 They secure the mast with wooden wedges, confirming the orientation of the blocks before finalizing the installation.11:03 After completing the task, they return to the dock using the same hip-tie method.13:46
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