I am a new owner of a 1982 Catalina 25. The mast is now down and the boat covered. I am interested in being able to step and unstep the mast without using the boat yard. I have a concept in mind that I think will work but I'll bet someone else has been there before. My idea consists of placing just aft of the mast base an axle with a vertical member which would fasten to the mast. Pulling forward (or releasing in the fall) on the axle, which is secured from slipping or bending, with the a winch will raise or lower the mast as needed. Am I nuts?