Climbing the mast

[nverbenec]

I have some work to do on the mast that requires me to climb it. Its about the end of the season in my area. The question that I have, do you recommend climbing the mast when the boats in the water or on the trailer. While I do have the option to lower the mast in my marina, the work that needs done doesn't warrant putting that much effort into it. I just want to install a Windex and check on the condition of everything topside.

Thanks for any bits of knowledge.

 

[PEBI]

Climb the mast on the water

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

Definitely not on a trailer