[quote=Dogboy][quote=trailertrashjohn]Hey All,
I was looking into customizing a lift mechanism for stepping the mast. [/quote]
The easiest method is to just install a winch onto the forward mast support on your trailer. Tie the winch line to your forestay (or main halyard or trap wire). Slide your mast back and connect the mast base to the mast step. One person stands on the tramp, the other person stands behind the boat and lifts the mast up to shoulder level and hands it to the person standing on the boat. The person at the back of the boat then walks around to the front and starts cranking the winch to raise the mast. The person on the tramp just guides the mast to keep it from swaying side to side. Once the mast is up, pin the forestay and disconnect the winch line.
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