by mastmate | May 6, 2016
Before you undo the halyard use it to pull up the mast mate. With a piece of lashing line in hand climb to the top and lash the Mast Mate d-ring to the top of the mast, then release the halyard, replace it and reattach to the Mast Mate, undo the lashing, climb down...
by mastmate | May 6, 2016
Some of the modern mast systems use spreaders that are swept aft. When raising the mast mate the opened steps can catch on these spreaders and make deployment difficult. To avoid this problem simply tape the effected steps into their folded position before raising and...
by mastmate | May 6, 2016
It is advisable to be as safe as possible! The Mast Mate Workbelt is designed specifically to keep you secure and safe when you have reached your working position. It is not to be deployed when climbing. Therefore I would suggest you wear your safety harness tethered...
by mastmate | May 6, 2016
Usually when one has a difficult time climbing the Mast Mate it is do to improper body position, but occasionally a customer will have a short inseam or an injury and find it hard to step the necessary 16-17 inches. For these sailors we offer a short step model that...
by mastmate | May 6, 2016
The only two Marconi mainsail systems that I have not yet found a way to safely secure the Mast Mate are the internal mast roller furled main and the new Bat car track system. In both cases I have recommended to the owners that they install an additional track...
