1 First time up my mast, having been winched up by Lionel, aided by Savannagh.
2 Cool up here, but the winching almost gave him a heart attack; some new plan is called for.
3
4 This time, I've hauled myself up, using a block and tackle. Doable, but VERY tiring, even though I use a 6:1 purchase. I think the friction of the small pulleys is an issue.
5 Solution? Make my own blocks, and make BIG sheaves. These are 6" in diameter.
6 Assembled. The left block gets hauled to the top of the mast with a halyard, the right gets clipped to me.
7 For comparison, the existing darned expensive blocks I have been using.
8 Front side. Might need to look at the block on the left.
9 Somehow I have to figure out how to get another pulley up here.
10 I wonder what's under that little plate under the light ...
