Rgvkiwi 15 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Hi Team We've just bought a new Garmin EchoMap 75 and I would also like to get the matching windvane. Before I buy that and have no way of installing it, can anyone suggest a person/engineer/handyman that could install it? Would involve climbing mast of our Ross 830, im happy to assist, even to go up (my weight notwithstanding ) with suitable advice etc.... Boat is at Gulf Harbour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Ross 830? Just pull on a halyard and bring the masthead to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rgvkiwi 15 Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 could you explain...do you man tip the boat over using a halyard? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rgvkiwi 15 Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 5 hours ago, Black Panther said: Ross 830? Just pull on a halyard and bring the masthead to you. Thank you, Could you explain...do you man tip the boat over using a halyard? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ballystick 72 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Island Time would be a suitable person to assist. I don't think it would be easy to pull over on a halyard even if it had a lifting keel. Rigging companies often fit windgear for owners, try a local firm from the hardstand area there or use the main halyard and bosun's chair with an assistant to get to the top of the mast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Phil Ash the rigger at GH. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 197 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 21 hours ago, Rgvkiwi said: could you explain...do you man tip the boat over using a halyard? Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheap Transport 58 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 On 26/11/2022 at 7:35 AM, ballystick said: Island Time would be a suitable person to assist. I don't think it would be easy to pull over on a halyard even if it had a lifting keel. Rigging companies often fit windgear for owners, try a local firm from the hardstand area there or use the main halyard and bosun's chair with an assistant to get to the top of the mast. I can tell you from first hand experience that an 830 with a lifting keel up will very easily roll over with a little weight to the top of the rig.... will try to find the photos so you can all have a laugh 😃 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rgvkiwi 15 Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Cheap Transport said: I can tell you from first hand experience that an 830 with a lifting keel up will very easily roll over with a little weight to the top of the rig.... will try to find the photos so you can all have a laugh 😃 Thank you. Problem is we dont have a lifting up keel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vivaldi 53 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 On 26/11/2022 at 8:33 AM, Black Panther said: Phil Ash the rigger at GH. +1 for GH Rigging - I’ve been up that mast and it’s pretty skinny at the top. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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