Raise & Lower Your Mast Solo
No crew needed. See the full video below:
Why Sailors Choose The Mastup Mast Stepper
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Eliminates raising and lowering problems on land and water
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Fits virtually any boat with an outboard rudder
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Supports the mast while trailering
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Telescopes to 9.5 feet high
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Roller on top eases positioning the mast
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Powder coated for long life
How It Works
Step 1: Your mast stows and trailers horizontally supported by the bow pulpit mast carrier and the Mast Up.
Step 2: While standing at the aft end of the cockpit, raise Mast Up to its extended position.
Step 3: From the bow pulpit, walk the mast aft till the mast foot is at the mast step. The mast rolls aft on the Mast Up's roller. Insert the bolt through the mast step and the mast base. Your mast is already half way up!
Step 4: Have a helper watch for stray shrouds that may lasso a winch... The mast is already partially stepped and supported by the Mast Up. You don't have to lift the mast from ankle height. Have your crib boards in place and slide your hatch shut. Secure the hatch with the hasp. Stand on the sliding hatch facing aft. Straddle the mast. Grasp the mast and lift the mast to its vertical position.
Step 5: Have your helper lean against the mast to support it while you walk forward and pin the forestay. You're ready to sail!