2004 Getway Mast Raising with EZ mast stepper I

Gotta ask if there are any videos out there using the EZ Mast Stepper raising the mast of a Getaway?

When does the mast rotate going up?

I don't know about videos, but the mast doesn't rotate until you unhook the gin pole. And when you lower the mast, you have to turn the mast by hand to install the gin pole.

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Yet another Bob!
"Firefly" - 2012 Hobie Getaway with wings and spinnaker
Blokart - Good on ice or asphalt!
Too many canoes and kayaks

I’ve had pretty good luck raising the Mast with the trailer winch but without using any of the gin pole type systems.

My system does require a second person, but there is no real effort for either of us now.
For years I was raising the mast by hand and I can still do it, but it’s my least favorite part of the process of sailing.

Long story short, now we attach the forward shroud to the trailer winch, my assistant cranks it, I guide the mast up as she raises it and keep it from rotating. This takes almost no effort on my part.

If you no longer want to raise the mast by hand, this is something worth trying.