Re: Cal 2-29 question (beam)

We left the stick up on Pentaquod when we did it. We did slacken the standing rigging a lot, and we jacked the cabin top up with bottle jacks. (We were also replacing both bulkheads.) In the process, we realized that everything had sagged an inch or so as the old beam got smaller. I probably would prefer to take the mast down, but it can definitely be done with it up. Three people can carry the mast easily (and two can manage if motivated) so it's not all that much weight to move. Alfred Poor 1973 Tartan 34C #288 "Jambalaya" I still have the original beam in my Cal 2-29 and she looks a bit rusty. I'm trying to put this task off for a couple more years. Quick question though, does the mast need to come off to ease up on the downward pressure when swapping out the old beam with the new beam. I imagine it would, or at least loosening the shrouds. Does anyone know? Thanks, Frans Cal 2-29 Hull# 956 Seattle, WA