[quote=MN3][quote]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 [/quote]
I'm not that old :)
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sidenote: not sure how his is rigged but i don't need anyone to hold my yoke or mast as i extend it - it is pretty rock solid
I don't need any help at all since i can use my spin halyard to lock the main in the upright possition but i will take help with someone on a line attached to the halyard every time
[quote]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]
+1 but my 30 and 31' masts are a lot heavier than your 28' gcat mast (if stock)
I agree though if you can't solo step it - you probably can't solo right it - so mechanical advantage may be the only "safe" way (i need righting bags)[/quote]
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