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Title: Mast Crutch/Raising System-Beneteau First 235
Post by: YankeeViking on Aug 07, 2024, 07:40 PM
Greetings, I recently purchased a 1990 Beneteau First 235 on a trailer, here in Florida. I am trying to build a mast crutch(bow, stern)/raising system. Do any of you trailer sailors have a good mast crutch(bow, stern)/raising system you could share? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
Title: Re: Mast Crutch/Raising System-Beneteau First 235
Post by: Spot on Aug 07, 2024, 08:04 PM
I would have a look at articles, etc. by $tingy Sailor.
https://stingysailor.com/ (https://stingysailor.com/)
My boat already had a gin pole but I built a modified version of his mast crutch for the stern.
Title: Re: Mast Crutch/Raising System-Beneteau First 235
Post by: Frank B. on Aug 08, 2024, 06:11 AM
The system I built for my Compac 23 IV.  May give you some ideas.

Solo Mast Raising System opt.pdf

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOtaTmRzw0uzypgvhT3rUYugiOToIA0AsZeNXQ1XHOeUfrUuC3LNqMMVaDl1rFuyA?key=UElCMFgtckhLb2VUOVBlbXlZQWVrcUhvWHVia1hB