Pete,
The Flyer has a front mast hinge, so it hinges forward and you stand between the hulls to raise and lower it. I'm using a Flyer mast base, so my mast will hinge forward too.

The mast on an Acat is so light its very easy to lift, you dont need the leverage of standing on the tramp.

I'm pretty sure the XJ hinges forward, not sure about the the A2.

Most A cats support the boat on the trailer by the beams.

Bill