Stepping the Mast Double Handed
This is a much easier way of stepping the mast, especially if it is windy.
1. Ensure that the mast step area is free from any blocks or rope.
2. Ensure that the tack line for the gennaker pole stays on the starboard
side of the mast.
3. Lay the mast along the boat with the mast foot over the mast step.
4. The stronger of the two people should climb into the front cockpit, being
careful not to go any further back than the trolley wheels as the boat
will tip up.
5. The second person should walk round to the back of the boat and lift
the top of the mast as high as possible.
6. As the top of the mast is lifted, the first person needs to guide the mast
foot down into the mast step area (see picture 3.7) taking great care
not to hit the plastic with the foot of the mast, only let it bear against the
metal.
7. The first person takes over from the second person, and lifts the mast
upright, making sure that it is pushed down into the mast step as it is
lifted (see picture 3.8).
8. At the front of the boat, the second person ties the forestay onto the
small eye of the port side of the tack bar (see picture 3.6).
9. Attach the shrouds to the middle of the shroud adjustor plate with the
clevis pin and split ring provided. Wrap PVC electrician’s tape around
the split rings for security, and to avoid snagging. The fourth hole down
is a good place to start.
Picture 3.7 Raising the Mast
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