[quote=BrianCT]I use a 6 foot step ladder to step my H18 mast. Connect the mast base and and shrouds while resting the upper mast on the top step of the ladder, which I locate maybe 10 feet behind the boat. At this point the helper is simply making sure the mast doesn't blow or slide off the ladder and break the hinge (I learned this the hard way!). Having the mast semi-raised like this makes it much easier to start the lifting process as you no longer have to "navigate" around/under the diamond wires. Once I get underneath the mast and begin lifting, my helper walks to the front and connects the forestay. I did it by myself once with the help of a line and a come-a-long but I won't be doing it again. :lol:[/quote]
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