[quote=malcs]Gin pole on a trailer is simple. Suggest getting a section of galvanized fence post. I've used mine for years. Take the front trapeze wires and attach them to the front beam so that there is little side play in the mast, or it will fall to the ground sideways. To get over the tongue of the trailer lifting when not attached to a hitch you can put a few spare wheels under the back of the trailer, or even better, make a little wood jackstand to place under the rear crossbar of the trailer. I have my winch mounted on the tongue of the trailer, gin pole mounted at beam level on the trailer beam snubber vertical.
In the picture the gin pole is hanging down and forward. I attach the end of it to the bottom of the roller furler on the forestay, and attach the winch rope to the end as well. Once the mast is above 5 degees or so I just crank away. I do this solo quite often.
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