Here is a checklist we use to raise the mast on our H26. We seem to always forget something if we don"t use it.Mast Raising check list 1. Untie front and rear of mast, unrap ties from mast 2. untie all lines from cleats and stops 3. move jib forward 4. Attach forestay in mast fitting 5. Check jib and furlaker halyards in front of spreaders 6. Check main halyard behind spreaders 7. Move mast back to step and attach wind vane and check shroud fittings 8. Attach side support stays under all lines 9. Put chin pole in mast 10. Attach mainsheet tackle to chin pole and anchor eye 11. Attach jib halyard to chin pole 12. Run mainsheet under all lines to port winch 13. Tie furler to lifelines 14. Raise mast to near vertical and check turnbuckles 15. Raise mast to vertical 16. Check furler orientation 17. Insert forestay pin 18. Remove mainsheet tackle 19. Fasten mast wiring 20. Put on boom, tie topping lift 21. Put sail slides in mast track 22. Fasten Main halyard 23. Fasten vang 24. Run jib sheets 25. Route furling line 26. Fasten mainsheet tackle 27. Remove mast crutch 28. Lower motor Mast lowering check list to follow