I have that same crutch on my Rhodes. I made one modification. I took a piece of laminated beam I had, cut it to size and then cut a U shape out of the center. The U is just barely wider than the narrow dimension of the mast. It is mounted on the back side and slightly lower than the roller so as not to impede the movement of the mast.
The purpose is to hold the mast in the proper position, with the side stay outriggers horizontal to the ground and the base of the mast properly aligned to easily remove/replace the mast base pin.
Ed McNamara
s/v Scholar


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On Sun, Jul 28, 2024 at 5:25 AM PBR <pbryanriley at gmail.com> wrote:

> OK.  Well here is a pic of the other end.  On this hoist you can zoom to
> see how it attaches to the boat and the 2 attach points up near the winch
> end intended for the lower rear shrouds.  The forward shrouds would have
> extenders attached and provide horizontal stability.  I started doing this
> incorrectly using only the forward shrouds and I was complaining about lack
> of horizontal control.
> [image: PXL_20230709_160606760.jpg]
>
> On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 4:02 PM Kenwood _ <kenwood364 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Woah that boat looks different than mine, but thanks for the picture! I
> got
> > it now! and cool! Wish i saw this when i was making my own diy ginpole!
> >
> > That link to the yt video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mV12--7JDI>
> > down't look my mast crane at all, like just totally different. Idk how my
> > boat is so different but ima just keep copying what you guys seem to
> have,
> > its been working good for me this far!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 3:44 PM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Check out our archives for more information.
> > >
> > > I decided to create my own mast crane and associated crutch. The crutch
> > > was created from 2" PVC pip with a steel pipe insert. This gave the
> > crutch
> > > the needed strength while the PVC protected the fiberglass from damage.
> > The
> > > crutch is erected inside the stern while two "legs" provide a clamp to
> > the
> > > stern itself. I need to find some pics.
> > >
> > > In the meantime, here are two links that might be of interest:
> > >
> > >      1. Homemade mast crane, including structural calculations near the
> > > end of the posting:
> > >
> > > http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2021-April/087728.html
> > >
> > >      2. Documentation and video of GB mast crane system:
> > >
> > > http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2021-April/087772.html
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> > > Nissequogue River, NY
> > > I’d rather be sailing :~)
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> > > Kenwood _
> > > Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:30 PM
> > > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cockpit support/lifting size
> > >
> > > I dont think it attached correctly?
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 3:27 PM PBR <pbryanriley at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Here is a pic. of a general boats Mast crutch design circa  2012.
> > > > This pic is from before I took possession - whatever the shiny cans
> on
> > > > top are I don't think those came with it.
> > > > -Patrick
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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