"Scout" wrote
| Great question Ellen, I've since learned that:
| 1. it's called a crane.
| 2. it allows for a shorter mast, which in turn makes trailering more
| feasible.
| 3. the sidestays are swept back and provide additional rear support for the
| mast.


I had a good laugh this morning. One of those big 18-wheeler cranes passed me and it had
*Icabod* written in big letters on the side.

Cheers,
Ellen