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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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IMG 2216

IMG 2216

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IMG 2215

IMG 2215

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IMG 2214

IMG 2214

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IMG 2213

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IMG 2210

IMG 2210

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IMG 9659 (2)

IMG 9659 (2)

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IMG 9563 (2)

IMG 9563 (2)

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DroneShot (2)

DroneShot (2)

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20150822 192446 2 (2)

20150822 192446 2 (2)

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20150822 192326 (2)

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IMG 7717

IMG 7717

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IMG 7179

IMG 7179

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20150809 145206 (2)

20150809 145206 (2)

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IMG 6749

IMG 6749

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IMG 6716 (2)

IMG 6716 (2)

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