[quote=randii]The key seems to be to 1.) keep the mast on the trailer and 2.) avoid point-loading the luff track... I was prowling Ebay and found a steel prop that supports the sides of the mast and slots into the rear traveler track of my H18. I haven't seen a simpler system... I'll try to find a picture.
I trailer with the boat pointed forward, the luff groove pointed down, and an 8' ladder strapped to the trailer with a large-diameter roller permanently fastened to the top step of the ladder. Deploy the ladder at the launch, lift the mast onto the roller, and walk between the car and the boat to roll the mast back until the stepping pin can be inserted... no rolling of the mast on its axis to make a mess of the shrouds or tramp lines.
I use silicon bungees that are purported to be 'unbreakable' but a rope safety is probably a good idea.
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