[quote=Wolfman]That sounds like it will work, but it will likely be pretty scary once you're on the tramp. I would fit the mast base into the casting before walking it up to the step ladder.
Also the forestay line could be cleated through one of the barberhauler camcleat on the front beam (if you have them). I've thought of doing that myself but I'm not sure if it would work as well as I think. Tying it off like you say would probably also work.
One other suggestion might be to attach the
trap lines to the dolphinstriker to help stabilize the mast while you are raising it (like they do with the one man stepping systems attached to a hand winch). I find it likes to try and move sideways on me while I am raising it if there isn't someone also pulling on the forestay.
Good luck! That's a heavy bugger!
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