Posted: May 20, 2020 - 02:07 PM
I'm not sure I fully understand how you're using the ladder, but it seems similar to the system I use. Edit: I looked at more pictures and I think the system on my trailer is easier/simpler. Disclaimer: Prior owner came up with this and deserves all the credit.
I don't have pictures, but could take some if someone is really interested.
First, boat is mounted backwards on the trailer. The trailer has the usual square piece of aluminum near the tongue of the trailer that comes up to hold the mast when trailering. However, the "V" or "U" that holds the mast when trailering is attached to a bracket, which is attached to the square aluminum. So, the square aluminum is essentially cut off and hollow.
I've got a 1.5" diameter piece of wood that has a a roller embedded in the top. It looks like a whaletail, so that's what we call it.
So here's how it works:
1. Pull into the beach.
2. Attach forestay to mast. (Unique to my boat)
3. Untie mast nearest the tongue.
4. Insert whaletail into square aluminum tubing. Pin in place.
5. Lift mast onto it from trailering "V".
6. Untie bottom of mast at front beam.
7. Roll mast up the whaletail roller and drop on mast ball/mount.
From here, I move to step the mast.
Dana
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Dana, Holly, Emma & Hannah
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