Tanzer 16 Mast Raising -- Lifting Handle

Tanzer 16 Mast Raising -- Lifting Handle -- May, 19, 2014  -- After stepping the mast twice in the rain, it became obvious that the first iteration of the mast lifting handle wasn't stout enough.  The first one looked like this.

The plywood delaminated and the metal wasn't quite heavy enough
although it would have worked if it had not been bent.

The new one looks like this.

This handle is made from solid poplar.

We haven't tried it at the launch, but it fit nicely in the driveway.

Today's Cliche:  Lovers and good deals are a lot like buses.  Another one will be along in 15 minutes.