Mast stepping a cat22

[compassrose11221122]

Is it possible to raise and lower a mast single handed? Without a gin pole?

 

[Sail22Capri22]

I have done it with my Capri 22 but was sketchy. I am tall (6'4") so my height must help and I had the mast supported on a mast "stepper" that goes in the rudder gudgeons. With that I used the mainsheet attached at the bow and to the jib halyard. But I struggled and built and a-frame to assist me in raising and lowering and it has made a tremendous difference. Not sure if the C-22 masts are lighter?

 

[LakeShark]

Yes its easily done and I do it ever time I launch. Just use the boom vang as a block and tackle.

 

[LakeShark]

Stingy sailor uses quick release if you want to make it even easier.