The system uses a SS double ended stud to secure the mast. Once the must is up, the gin pole winch keeps it in place freeing both hands to secure the fore stay.

The system uses a SS double ended stud to secure the mast. Once the must is up, the gin pole winch keeps it in place freeing both hands to secure the fore stay.

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Tape keeps the cable out of the way and the turnbuckle properly aligned.

Tape keeps the cable out of the way and the turnbuckle properly aligned.

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The two external SS plates can be safely removed after stepping the mast. I have not see this solution elsewhere but it works well. A first attempt with aluminum plates instead of of the SS was marginally successful as the larger size made the removal the gin pole after the operation somewhat difficult.

The two external SS plates can be safely removed after stepping the mast. I have not see this solution elsewhere but it works well. A first attempt with aluminum plates instead of of the SS was marginally successful as the larger size made the removal the gin pole after the operation somewhat difficult.

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Notice the block at the top of the gin pole

Notice the block at the top of the gin pole

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Gin pole made of an old spar and small winch and a couple of blocks. Allow single handed mast stepping operation. Unlike other systems the gin pole stays at a constant angle. A boom bail is installed on the mast to connect the line that goes to the winch. A nice guy at West marine explained this system to me. The extensible high crutch helps. Thus far, I have stepped the mast a 4 times single handed with no baby stays and I have not encountered major issues, e.g. routine minor untangling. I plan to add baby stays to make the system it bullet proof.

Gin pole made of an old spar and small winch and a couple of blocks. Allow single handed mast stepping operation. Unlike other systems the gin pole stays at a constant angle. A boom bail is installed on the mast to connect the line that goes to the winch. A nice guy at West marine explained this system to me. The extensible high crutch helps. Thus far, I have stepped the mast a 4 times single handed with no baby stays and I have not encountered major issues, e.g. routine minor untangling. I plan to add baby stays to make the system it bullet proof.

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The Hunter 23 wing keel did not come with a mast raise system. That mast raise system started with the 23.5 water ballast, my contribution to the industry. With that seen above, you have no stabilization to keep the mast from swaying which is crucial that the mast on the above 23 wing keel being steadied and boat facing into the wind when raising. I am not a fan of attaching that to the bolt holding the mast to the mast step. A larger bolt would be suggested and checking that often for any fatigue. One other suggestion is to have that pole a little leaning backward so when you do come up with the mast like on the 23.5 mast raise system, it will give you some length on the forestay when being attached to the forestay chain plate.
 

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