DIY Mast Stepper

[@mrzif0013]

genius. I like the fact that there is not any background music and I am able to hear your explanation.

[@leoyuliu]

Like this video very much! I really want DIY to make this, but I couldn't find the link about the details.

[@stingysailor5677]

I fixed the link to the article on my website and added a link to the Downloads page where subscribers can get the fabrication drawing for the mast crutch. Enjoy!

[@JoeRadman]

Great job.

[@alyssamariegallery9766]

Wonderful video! Thank you so much for sharing. I am a new sailor, but your videos have helped me so much already! Question: once you get the mast up, you take the mast stepper off and put the rudder back on in the water? Do you have any footage of this process? Thanks again for sharing all of you knowledge. Also just subscribed to the blog!

[@stingysailor5677]

Hi, Braden I don't have any video of replacing the mast crutch with the rudder but this picture shows the rudder set in the gudgeons on the transom: thisoldsailboat.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/dscn1373.jpg Imagine the mast crutch in place of the rudder. The pins in the crutch fit into the gudgeons in the same way as the rudder pins. You lift the crutch out of the gudgeons and set the rudder in its place. Hope that helps, $tingy

[@georgeberrill4834]

I love your vlogs and the information you have to share is most gratefully received - BUT why is your sound SO quiet - I simply cannot hear what you are saying, I have my speakers at 100% and I still cannot hear clearly what you are saying. PLEASE make your volume louder, you are really worth listening to, if I could only hear you. Thank you taking the time to make these vids, I think they are really very helpful to us small boat sailors.

[@actionhero3449]

I'm ashamed of myself for not thinking of doing something like this myself - I've just been using muscle power to lift and balance (on a different boat). THANK YOU FOR SHARING! One bit of food for thought: using the rudder's gudgeons to support the mast during transport will put a bit of stress on them and the transom. Granted, it might not be much, but why risk it? I suspect you can rig something to support the mast without putting undue stress in such a critical place - then share it with us.

[@stingysailor5677]

It does put some weight on the gudgeons but think about how much weight that is, half the weight of the mast plus the crutch, which is probably less than 50 pounds. And where does it put that weight? As shear force in the same direction that they were designed for. After several years of dry sailing with this setup and trailering hundreds of miles per year, I haven't noticed the least bit of damage.

[@JulioH1991]

Stingy Sailor I like your work. Would you be available to provide the ready parts blocks quik release for raising/lowering the mast, and mast support aft for a hunter 114 day sailor. Thanks Howard

[@zaqaviapparel3717]

I would LOVE to build one of these for our brand new 23 Seaward trailer sailor but the link to your blog says “can no longer be found” Thank you for sharing all these videos! This brand new sailor has gained a lot of knowledge from $tingy Sailor!

[@stingysailor5677]

The link is now fixed. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

[@marshaul]

Where did you get the roller? Model number, or specs? Is it just a bow roller?

[@stingysailor5677]

Any common bow roller will work, like this one: www.amazon.com/attwood-11205-1-Trailer-Rubber-Roller/dp/B000MRPN1W?crid=3CS7WD62DO1U3&keywords=bow%2Broller&qid=1694988354&sprefix=bow%2Broller%2Caps%2C539&sr=8-2&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=thetinsai-20&linkId=848a01ffdf813f0b6970e9389198a1fb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

[@joshrichards9714]

where did you get the solar light for the cockpit? it looks like a self contained unit. I like it.

[@stingysailor5677]

+Josh Richards Your timing is impeccable, Josh. I coincidentally posted an article about it this morning: stingysailor.com/2015/10/10/add-a-solar-powered-flood-light-in-your-cockpit/

[@lerch122]

looks good

[@williamscott2704]

Let's see you use it.

[@stingysailor5677]

See my separate videos, including this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ommUo6qZa5Jria8

[@cncbuss1]

Smart! Thanks.

[@1213rv]

Looks exactly like factory built one..

[@richardryerson]

Normalize your audio