Jan 20, 2016 · As far as I know only free-standing masts, beghind-the-mast furls, rotary masts and A-frame rigs enable true downwind reefing (to me relying on perfect batcars does not count). On a A-framed rig one can release the halyard in case of troubles with the furl.

This A-frame system is an essential tool for anyone planning on trailering, raising/lowering mast regularly. The system is inexpensive to build, easy to assemble and extremely simple to use single handed. Raising or lowering the mast is easy …

Jan 22, 2008 · Here is an A-Frame system that I've used on my Catalina 27 mast. It worked very good, but be careful to use a quality 2x4. The first time I used this system one of the 2x4s had a knot that created a weak spot on the board and it snapped.

Apr 28, 2004 · I've read copiously on various sailing forums, notably Trailer Sailor, about the various methods and systems of raising and lowering the mast; the gin poles, articulating A-Frame, etc.. Then I came across the Standing A-Frame and thought that looked interesting enough for me to give it a go.

Nov 11, 2021 · In the past I have shared bits and pieces about using an A-frame for raising/lowering the mast on my Cape Dory Typhoon and CD22, but this fall when I hauled the CD22 I took a few more photos of the setup, and I thought that the subject deserved its own post. So here are the details of my A-frame setup. Construction was simple.

Jun 16, 2024 · The A-frame mast is an innovative rigging solution for sailboats, including catamarans and trimarans. Here are some benefits and disadvantages of this type of mast construction: Benefits Stability and Safety: The A-frame …

Jul 29, 2013 · For a potential Great Loop trip, a 30' to 35' sailboat with an A-Frame mast, that could be lowered and raised simply with a whisker pole and pulley system, to get under fixed bridges, would be an advantage.

Jan 16, 2009 · The A-frame mast does have to be heavy if properly designed to take full advantage of the different ways forces are reacted to the hull. However it imposes different stresses on the hull than a conventional mast so they have to be designed as a system, especially if performance is an objective.

A-Mast. The A-frame mast is fitted on the deck and all the force on the rig goes into hulls. This eliminates the stress point in the beam. Furthermore there is no dangerous boom needed as the main sails is like the jib on an easy to use roller furler.

Jul 24, 2024 · An A-frame rig simplifies cruising sailboat lowering its mast while underway, such as on a Great Loop Cruise. A simple yet ridged 12-foot mast can be made into a folding design that is now 6 feet in length.