-> On 11-25-95  11:55, George Skinner got back to Dan Ceppa 
 -> to switch gears between the big boat and then think of
 -> "similar" situations on the little one!
 GS> simple line to haul up the mast; but there is the sdvantage of using a
 GS> winch.
Well, on my little boat, a winch would be of much use!  
 -> take down the mast.  I leave the shrouds in place.  Saves a
 -> lot of time resetting them for each launch.
 GS> I see what you mean, I guess I could do the same myself, since it
 GS> only takes a couple of minutes to attach the turnbuckles I find it
I'm sure you have a bit heavier rigging than I do, too.  
 GS> the freedom of sliding the mast on the boat to allow access to the
 GS> tailgate of my vehicle. A couple of wraps with a bungee cord or rigging
 GS> tape and I have a neat and tidy mast.
My trailer has a mast crutch as well.  I haven't had any problems 
with leaving the shrouds in place, as they are rather light.  They 
are more like the jib and main halyards on the big boat.  
... Reasons to charter: To play with all the fancy equipment on the boat..
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