I sail a 18.5. I can raise and lower the mast by myself without any mechanical help (as in gin poles, winches, etc). How does the mast on a Hunter 19 compare? Are H19 owners able to do this or do you need help? I've owned two larger boats previously and both needed a gin pole and winch. I'm thinking of buying a 19. Thanks, Dale
Mast on a Hunter 19
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It's a '94 water ballast. Sorry I didn't make that clear. I thought all the 19s were such.
As a former Hunter dealer, I introduced both sailboats. The19 came with a mast raising system which I designed Ask your questions
Dave
Dave
I am not familiar with the Hunter 19, but as a 61+ year-old man of six feet tall and average build, I have no problem raising the 24' mast on my Mariner 19. A lot of Mariner owners build mast raising systems, but I don't have any trouble walking the mast up from the cockpit myself. I also know Crazy Dave and you would do well to seek and heed his wisdom about the Hunter.
Good luck and fair winds,
-Will
Good luck and fair winds,
-Will
I own and am enjoying a new to me Hunter 240. My mast is a bit larger but utilizing Dave’s system, it is very simple. I would imagine your 19 with Dave’s lifting system will be easier to step the mast than no tools assist on your 18.5. It is slick and effortless and as you age, you’ll be glad. 
I'm sure you're right. I used mast raising setups for my Mac 26 and Kells 23, so I'm familiar with them.I own and am enjoying a new to me Hunter 240. My mast is a bit larger but utilizing Dave’s system, it is very simple. I would imagine your 19 with Dave’s lifting system will be easier to step the mast than no tools assist on your 18.5. It is slick and effortless and as you age, you’ll be glad.