Karl Brogger wrote:
I honestly don't mean to knock anyone here, but man, all this seems really complicated sounding. Loosen the shrounds, step the mast, swing out in front hanging onto the forestay, pin it, and done. Sometimes simpler is easier. Someone mentioned a while back about unhooking the trailer from the vehicle so it leans forward a bit. That sounds really smart, and super simple. Like I said, I'm not trying to put anyone down but most of this is way easier than you make it sound.
Well I don't want to knock anyone either, but for me it's been a "been there done that" issue stepping the mast with the wife without a mast-up device. Sometimes it can save a relationship by just telling her when to turn the winch crank and when to stop
I've modified two trailers adding telescopic mast supports, and it's been smooth sailing ever sense. However, this last time out I also had the dreaded "can't get the pin out" blues. I trashed the pin getting it out, so I'll just replace it with a smaller one. On a side note, I can solo step the mast on my Catalina 22 using the mainsheet cleated to the bow, pulling in line as I raise the mast on my shoulder. But I much prefer the gin pole at the marina and an extra set of arms and eyes. Safety First!
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