I have this 1982 Nacra 5.2 with the non-captive mast system and the bar in the middle of the tramp.

I am looking for instruction how to raise the mast solo. I will be sailing singlehandly this season and I will also be traillering to the launch sites.

If anybody has some suggestion, I will be happy to listen to it.

My cat is unfortunatly still stuck in ice (yes, ice, I live up north) and under a powerline so it is probably going to take me one or two weeks before I make my first attempt in my driveway.

I will be purchasing some gear from Murray's for the Nacra in the next few days. Other than the usual stuff, I am thinking about a set of shroud extenders.

Right now, I am thinking about a pivot point at the mast base, temporaty sidestays and a rear mast support. I will probably also install a winch on the trailler.

All suggestion are welcome but I will not change my mast for an Helium filled Carbon fiber mast ;-)

Charles
Nacra 5.2