Raising the Mast

[William Carter, Jr.]

I just bought a 1972 O'Day Mariner 2+2. I'm having trouble raising and lowering the mast. The mast twists and falls. Can anyone give me any ideas on raising the mast easily? Please e-mail me at WMACARTERJR@AOL.COM. Thank you, Billy Carter

 

[JOHN POPP]

RASING THE MAST

IF THE SIDE STAYS ARE HOOKED UP TO THE MAST AND THE CHAINPLATES. YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM JUST WALKING THE MAST UP FROM THE COCKPIT WITH A HELPER HOLDING THE FORESTAY. AS SOON AS YOU GET IT BOUT THREE QUARTERS THE WAY UP IT WILL GO RIGHT INTO PLACE. I ALSO KEEP MY BACK STAY HOOKED UP DURING THIS. GOOD LUCK.