Lowering The Mast - Catalina 250 Owner's Manual

LOWERING THE MAST

1. Check for overhead wires that may interfere with the mast lowering.
2. Install aft mast carrier in the transom and extend fully.
3. Extend front post of trailer.
4. Place webbing strap around the mast with main halyard attached. Lead hook and winch strap
through rollers on trailer post, connect to line and webbing and tension line.
5. Install mast raising short shrouds W/ T- bolts in mast sides and pelican hook on bail in stanchions.
6. Release forestay and slowly lower the mast from the trailer winch. This MUST be done slowly
and in a controlled manner. DO NOT let go the winch handle until mast is resting on mast carrier
or it may fall causing severe damage and/or injuries.
7. When the mast reaches the roller at the aft mast carrier (set to highest position), remove the bolt
from the mast step and slide the mast fwd. To rest in the bow mast carrier.
8. Remove webbing, raising shrouds and replace hook on bow eye.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to twist the mast or allow it to move to one side of centerline while
raising the mast, as this may cause the mast step to break.
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