Mast raised, gin pole down.
Mast raised with lifting rig still in place.
The lifting assembly in its stowed state. The rig is made from an RV awning support assembly. It telescopes and folds into a compact package.
I through bolted these eyes for mast raising stabilizing cables, and plan to employ them in a main and jib halyard guide system.
Mast raised, gin pole down.
The tubing along the mast is for holding the lifting saddle in place; it does not support any lifting force. Note stabilizing cables. These do not get particularly taught during rasing, and aren't necessary if doing this on level ground. I installed them for additional safety on land, and a necessity when on the water.
The lifting assembly in place. The lifting line runs from the mast, over the gin pole, to a pulley in the anchor locker, and to the mast winch with four turns. DO NOT USE NYLON LINE. This does stress the mast winch so it must be in good order (mounting hardware especially).
Mark Major

Mast raised, gin pole down.

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