[quote=Dogboy]One of the most important things is to have the boat pointed directly into the wind. If the sail is being blown to the side, it can add enormous ammounts of resistance.
As others have said, check the condition/function of the halyard sheaves and halyard line. Using a smaller dialeter line can allow the system to operate more smoothly.
Un-roll the sail and lay it on the tramp before hoisting. If you are trying to hoist a rolled sail, you will have more resistance.
Spray the first 8 feet or so of sail track with silicone lube to help reduce friction.
We sometimes use a pair of pliers as a handle on the halyard (the same pliers which are always stored on the boat. Wrap the halyard around the pliers several times and tie off with a basic knot if needed. Then put your foot on the rear crossbar or transom and pull.
It helps a lot to have someone guide the sail in the track while you hoist.
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