Hi - Used to do lots of this for glider launching in the past.....

Short summary: It's best (for boat rigging) to let a GOOD pro do it for you. Small cost, large benefit.

Longer version: Sure, you could do it with the right tools, but for most people, you end up compromising. Even if it is not a safety of life issue, it's still a bummer to lose the mast in the middle of a sail or race (seen it/been there many times).

This does not mean that you need be a slave/subject to your Brand-Whatever factory. Your local sailboat (leaner) rigger can almost surely do a 1-st class job. If in doubt, try my local place http://sailingsupply.com/ . They do a very good job for whatever you need (small cats - large AC boats).

Sail fast & have fun,
Alan Thompson
I20 - San Diego