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[quote=charlescarlis]From my experience/point of view, only with my limited experience: The A-frame instead of a Gin "pole" is perfect: I started out with a pole, adapted a hinge on it and now have to have stabilizing lines on either side: too complicated, but not the end of the world: the lines stay attached. You won't need the mast stabilizer, per the comment above. I also use trap wires to stabilize the mast, instead of a person, or whatever. The way to make it work, is to be sure whatever short section of rope/wire you use to hook them on to IS adjustable (to attach, tighten then remove) and more importantly attached at the same hinge point as the mast ball. Get that right and it really goes up slick and without effort/strain. The ladder or a second person seems necessary, at least for me since the the mast won't truly lock into the ball and you need support out there. I would not put the pulley on the storage box - For me it wasn't necessary. Just mount the winch/upright at the same distance as the mast tangs or further forward on the trailer. The bridle wires make a Vee going backward, so you have clearance. Plus, it allows you to put tension on the rig to set everything. Another HUGE comfort, for me at least was changing the winch to one that has an automatic brake. You can stop at any point, walk away from the winch, adjust something then come back and continue without dropping the mast. Not what I intended, just a bonus. I originally was afraid that, after a hard day, wet hands might slip off the handle and drop the mast. The only pet peeve is that you cannot freewheel the strap out. However the winch is rated for and sort of designed for this. jlooby - I'm not sure about the 17, but on mine, I attach to the forestay to raise the mast, not the halyard. I wouldn't want to put that kind of potential pressure on a comp tip, at least with a trailer mount rig.[/quote]

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