On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:15:26 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:

But, if it doesn't have mast steps installed you'll have to do
that first because replacing standing rigging one wire at a time
involves many trips up the mast.

Mast steps are for amateurs Wilbur. You should know that. They
weaken the mast, foul halyards and rip sails.