My mast stepper 3 has a piece that fits into the track and holds the mast sideways (Getaway masts are raised and lowered on their side), and it's held in place with a bungee wrapped around it. Years ago, I made a gin pole for my H-17 with an 8' long 2x4 stud, cut to the side profile of the mast with rubber glued to the bottom, and tied it around my mast. The H-17 mast is also stepped on it's side. I never had a problem with it slipping. I used the traps lines for vertical stabilization tied to ropes that connected to the underbar of the front crossbar and then connected to the gin pole. I don't remember how I tied them to hold them out by the hulls, maybe a line around the front wing strut. It worked well, and cost me about $5 to build.
_________________ Yet another Bob! "Firefly" - 2012 Hobie Getaway with wings and spinnaker "Sparky" - 1978 Sunfish (OK, it's not a Hobie, but it's a fun little craft) Too many canoes and kayaks
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