I have a loose mast hinge that allows a side stay and the forestay to be attached. The mast may be raised from this position and the final sidestay attached. A have featured my horrendously expensive mast holder grin in one photo as it keeps the mast above the hull while the stays are attached.

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Mossie 1822
The Unsent Letter
Put one foot after the other, cos that's how we roll.