I have had to to unstep the mast (not sure if this is the correct term) since putting the boat in the water, but my GF was able to help me put the mast in the step. She just rested the mast on her shoulder with both hands supporting it and while I was putting the bolt through the step. As I dead lifted the mast she just help by raising the mast with her hands off her shoulder whie in the CP (this must be love).
Yesterday I need to add a flag halyard to the spreaders, I used a simple block set with nylon lines that I picked up from Lowes that was attached to the bow pulpit and to the mast. I then unhook the front stay and and then support the mast on my shoulder while standing behind it and carefully lower the mast after unhooking the temporary block and line. It's a PITA, but not horrilble. Sometimes making sure your rigging is not snagged is difficult, but before I raise the mast I visibly check all the rigging to make sure it's clear of snags.
Yesterday I need to add a flag halyard to the spreaders, I used a simple block set with nylon lines that I picked up from Lowes that was attached to the bow pulpit and to the mast. I then unhook the front stay and and then support the mast on my shoulder while standing behind it and carefully lower the mast after unhooking the temporary block and line. It's a PITA, but not horrilble. Sometimes making sure your rigging is not snagged is difficult, but before I raise the mast I visibly check all the rigging to make sure it's clear of snags.