thanks for the info guys; i have a 35ft 350lb mast and the boom is only 12
ft so i may have to make a longer gin pole??
The boat is a sloop but i see that a ketch would be ideal.
What length would you think i would need for a ginpole...i have a front
furling foil that is a pain as well so i have to be able to stop and
straighten this as i raise/lower it.
rick

"Bob" wrote in message
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I have a MAC 26 with the mast raising kit. It works very well and one
person
can safely raise and lower the mast easily and stress free on the trailer
or
on the water. It is a very simple inexpensive system. I think it would be
easy to replicate. A great advantage is being able to stop at any time to
straighten out a twisted shroud line. I have the boat on the trailer in
Ottawa if you would like to see the system they use contact me through my
email.
Bob
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"rick" wrote in message
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I have found I can trailer my 29ft sailboat just fine and I can
wetlaunch
once I get the trailer galvanised but stepping and un-stepping the mast
poses a problem in areas where there is no crane. If I make a tabernacle
I
need a ginpole or some way to get the mast through the 20-60 degree
angle
where I can't reach it and where the angle is insufficient for the
forstay
to lift it.
Does anybody have any experience stepping their own mast?

I have heard that using the boom as a ginpole might work but???
rick