Hi Haz,

Welcome.
I do the mast thing the similar to Trevor, side stays on, forestay loose, use the dolphin striker for leverage if needed tighten the forestay when its up. just do the reverse when taking down. I find it best as a one man operation (2 can get in the way ) the trick is to get the mast vertical (and keeping it vertical)prior to lifting to the mast step.

Ross

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