Well, I did it this time! In my enthusiasm to get my mast stepped (1997 H-26), I apparently put the furler on 'backward' - in so much as the drum opening is facing the bow, not the stern. (No way to furl/unfurl in that position) The really bad news is that I put it in the water and had it in my slip before I realized my mistake. So, without having to put it back on the hard, but realizing that the furler is holding my mast up, this is my idea: 1) Attach the side-support guides that I use when I raise the mast. 2) Use the jib halyard connected to the anchor locker support eye and tie/cleat/lock down the halyard very tightly. 3) Unpin the furler drum, turn it around and reattach. The obvious fear is that my mast will sway or pitch - so I'd want to do this on a calm day (and probably with at least a couple of people to help tug/pull/reposition the furler drum.) Any thoughts on my approach? Am I looking for trouble, or should this work? I had thought about re-attaching the mast rasing rig but by the time the mast is vertical the rig is horizontal to the deck anyway so I don't think (??) I'd gain anything over just using the jib halyard. Any input would be most appreciated. Dave Crowley s/v Wind Dreamer