Mast Self-raising kit?

[David Mantz]

I am refurbishing a 1980 19 Ft. Oday and am wondering if there are suggestions for self-raising the mast? Is there a kit one can buy or are there any expert suggestions that I can put together. THX

 

[John Rich]

Tips for quick rigging

Go to the Trailer Sailor Web sight http://www.trailersailor.com/index2.html and read the "Tips for quick rigging" piece, it is a simple approch and should work for all kinds of trailerable boats using the trailer winch and springs as an aid to mast stepping. There are also pictures to help illustrate what the author is talking about. I intend to make up the rig for my O'day 23 over the winter.Good luckJohn Rich