Chris, One more thing that can get in the way is the height of your crane. I was unlucky with my Club crane - which is missing about 6 feet. The mast is not that heavy - less than a Laser hull... about 130 pounds - but quite high when vertical.
Good luck.
-- Georges Foot Loose #467 - CPYC - Winthrop
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