Simple, safe mast-raising system for West Wight Potter 19

I ran out of forward momentum on this DIY video for making a mast-raising system for my West Wight Potter 19. Probably needs some narration in the second half, and could use shots of wedging the 2X4 gin pole against the mast base, but I hope the images tell enough of the story to be useful.
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[@user-xb9zc1hd3d]

That is simple and elegant. For the first time this spring I couldn't bull my mast up. Thank you for sharing.

[@scottshimer]

This is very clever and a significant improvement over the system provided with the sailboat. I never felt safe raising and lowering the mast by myself.

[@stevesargent4490]

Important to note the addition of the optional baby stays that make the single-handed mast raising possible by adding the lateral stability you need.

[@UUBrahman]

The 2" X 4" wood support of the furling system is important and well-done.

[@ames477]

Well done! Both the solution(s) and the video.

[@jasonlaird4007]

dont forget to look at the lower shrouds he has connected with some slack so when the mast gets to the height where it may wobble, the shrouds are tight enough to stop that.

[@MisterDubbleYou]

Hello, dunnotube. I'm attempting to adapt your amazing system to my Com-Pac 16. I would love to see more about how you attach the gin pole to the mast, as well as how you get it set into place vertically, prior to the actual raising. I'm partially disabled and have trouble scrambling around on the top of the cabin. Any additional video, photos, or advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!

[@royrau1]

excellent video, picture, photography, measurements, i will use this system on my catalina 25 thankyou much

[@roybendell8429]

I just cut a 2" PVC pipe in half at about 3 feet long sanded the edges and rounded the ends and lashed it to the mast end to support the roller furler. Much lighter and easier.

[@kcdietz3444]

Definitely trying this out!

[@jeffgoggin1394]

This is amazing! I think I'm going to buy this boat just to match the 2x4! 🤣

[@thehammer6675]

Brilliant

[@shredderhater]

Genius

[@peterbabler9933]

Sweet!

[@vickiretzlaff5009]

Just saw your video it was awesome!!!!

[@charlesstuart1853]

Nice system.

[@genewiggins2683]

How did you lower the mast? The ratchet only controls weight in one direction i.e., raising not lowering (under control). Thanks!!

[@davidsoules5125]

Any way I can get finer details.. its just too vague.. I am missing the fine details to duplicate the system.. please share a link detail Thanks new 22 foot venture owner

[@efrainfortiz]

I always rise the mast (Columbia 23) by my self. Is fastest, but need more energy, I think es more comfy in this video way.

[@BigRollBand]

Please tell us the model no. Of the ratchet Block. And the size of the U bolts. Txs very much for a great video

[@mikeflanigan7387]

Nice!