Here's the gin pole and bridle system I am using on my 7.3 sailboat. A few times a year we trailer out to California, so I have to be able to get the mast up and down when needed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnHewDRtq90&index=1&list=UU6SwkG11L0gfqpVI0QkChPQ
I attach the jib halyard to the top of the gin pole, and then the cable on the bottom goes to the front of the deck.
Stan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnHewDRtq90&index=1&list=UU6SwkG11L0gfqpVI0QkChPQ
I attach the jib halyard to the top of the gin pole, and then the cable on the bottom goes to the front of the deck.
Stan