Best sailboat mast raising system ever

Easy mast raising

[@curtbremner]

Wow. I wouldn't know where to start with the geometry. Please, tell us you have a patent. This is a game changer. Congrats!

[@JohnVH-diy]

No patent, too much $. If you can get your boat to me I can build one out of stainless

[@human-xi1uo]

Beautiful design.I also looked at Alex’s mast lift but your video shows it in better briefing.The mast on my Spacesailer lifts up with a jib using alloy roof rack profile which is very strong.I did find a yellow gorilla brake winch which allows me to stop winching going up and down using just one hand in just 30 seconds. Looks like you have it sussed out.

[@MrJanaRobi]

great set up ! clever .

[@petertaylor8922]

Nice Idea....Proto type works well. Really like the way it fits right on the bow sprit & the cabin top.

[@JohnVH-diy]

I’m making a crutch for the mast on the stern rail to keep it off the pop top.

[@JohnVH-diy]

So I’ve had subscribers asking for dimensions. Here goes, the longer pieces of tubing are in place of the original side stays and are 6 ft long. The front A frame is 5 ft long. It is attached to the mast about 16 inches from the base of the mast. That A frame was fastened to the deck last. I first tested the location by strapping a long board to the deck then attaching the A frame to the board to determine the exact location. It is most important that the mast returns back to its original vertical position. Hope this helps those who want to built their own.

[@stewartpatton2179]

Wow, really nice. I've got a rotating mast, so there's a ball on the deck and a cup on the bottom of the mast. Therefore, I think I need the final movement of the mast to be downward; here, it looks like the final movement is aftward. Do you think I could make this system work?

[@JohnVH-diy]

I would have to see pictures of it to better understand

[@sleethmitchell]

pretty slick.

[@simplicity6564]

Very cool!

[@TheAaronAndShara]

Would this be scaleable for larger boats with larger masts?

[@JohnVH-diy]

Absolutely with the right materials. I’m going to do this to my Bayliner Buccaneer which has a longer mast. Probably use 1 1/2” conduit.

[@TheAaronAndShara]

@@JohnVH-diy Thats great! What are the specs on that boat please?

[@JohnVH-diy]

@@TheAaronAndSharaIt’s a 1974 Ensenada 20

[@TheAaronAndShara]

@JohnVH-diy ok awesome thank you so much

[@Cragory]

What make/model of sailboat is that there?

[@JohnVH-diy]

My big sailboat is a 97 Bayliner Buccaneer 26. The smaller one is a 74 Ensenada 20

[@trep53]

Ha I had an Ensenada 20 during 1985 until 1994 it was even the same color. I didn’t appreciate that boat enough but I didn’t trailer it because it was always at a dock. We had a lot of fun and it sailed very well. This isn’t a boat for the foul weather we had on Lake Erie but we also enjoyed plenty of great weather. Raising the mast was a two person job I would lift the mast in its pivot and the crew would fasten the fore stay. I did rig the jib halyard so once I’d lift it high enough I’d cleat the halyard then reposition myself on the canon top to lift it the rest of the way. I also made stair steps to climb from the cockpit sole to the cabin top while lifting the last. It wasn’t easy.

[@richison352]

Genius 😮

[@lbaxterheuer]

Brilliant

[@JohnVH-diy]

I’m in Arizona. I can custom build this on your boat.

[@wkrp10splayer19]

show it working while on the water

[@JohnVH-diy]

Yes, I just picked up this boat and haven’t got it cleaned up properly but I hope to get it sailing soon and I’ll make a video on the water. This would be great for those that have to go under low bridges. You could also leave the boom and main sail attached.

[@bill0118]

Pourquoi faire simple quand on peut faire compliqué, c'est une usine à gaz.

[@SignatureServices-uz2df]

Why would anybody want a blowboat😂

[@JohnVH-diy]

The older I get the slower I want to go. I like the peace and quiet of wind and waves. Try it, you might get hooked like I did.