Mast Crutch/Raising System-Beneteau First 235

Started by YankeeViking, Aug 07, 2024, 07:40 PM

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YankeeViking

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.

Spot

I would have a look at articles, etc. by $tingy Sailor.
https://stingysailor.com/
My boat already had a gin pole but I built a modified version of his mast crutch for the stern.
Big dreams, small boats...

Frank B.

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The system I built for my Compac 23 IV.  May give you some ideas.

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