-> On 11-13-95  15:47, George Skinner got back to Dan Ceppa 
 GS> an hour to mount and fasten the hardware.
 -> I take it that your boat is trailerable.  If so, there may be a way
 GS> Yes, it is trailerable, and stepping the mast is the BIGGEST problem.
 GS> Although the mast is slightly over 50 pounds, and I can almost fully
 GS> position it myself, I need a second person to haul up the final few
I'm waiting for the info to come in, but there's a latch-type 
system for bring the last few inches into position.  
 GS> feet and to attach the bow stay. I could probably step it and use a
 GS> second winch to haul up the mast myself. The mast is about thirty feet
As your boat is a bit bigger than mine, that was going to be my 
other suggestion on that.  You could probably utilize a snatch 
block at the bow to save having to fasten a permanent one there.  
 GS> that the mast is stepped on the shore. I find it easier than trying to
 GS> step the mast while in the water. I also want to get a six foot ladder
That's what I do with mine.  BTW, I practiced the proceedure once 
in my yard before attempting to look too foolish down at the 
marina!  After all, I'm still known as the "guy that turtled 
in the bay".      
 GS> for climbing in and out of the boat on land, otherwise it is very
 GS> awkward to climb onto the boat on the trailer.
Mine, of course, is a short step, with a helping hand from the 
wheel fender.  I've seen a few McGregor sailors that bring a 
short stepladder to help them get up and in.  
... The best sailboat is the one you got to sail today...
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