[quote=shortyfox]I watched some old guy with a very simple and workable system. He had an extendable mast support (yoke) so he was able to get the starting point high enough so as to not cause too much load at the mast step. It was easy for him to winch it up but he had someone standing on the tramp to keep the mast from swinging out to the side. The line that he was using to winch with was tied in a big loop above the spreaders so he could remove it easily. Don't underestimate your ability to step the mast the old fashion way. Put your boat on the trailer backwards as previously mentioned. It's as much coordination as brute strength especially positioning your grip around those pesky diamond wires. I'm 69 and can still do it and when I can't I'll probably stop beach cat sailing.[/quote]
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