WE owned this very same boat. The hoisting winches were mounted on either side of the mast. I removed the stbd side and mounted it on the cabin top's cockpit edge. Converted the system to cockpit control for hoisting and reefing. Later installed a TIDES System. Worked well going up but need a tug to start it down. 2 Issues: The sheave at the mast head was worn and the halyard was too stiff. New halyard and sheave later, it would hoist sooo easy and drop like a stone.
So, check that sheave and maybe replace that main halyard.
So, check that sheave and maybe replace that main halyard.