Thanks for the help, It seems like I need to look at the track and the sheaves first. When I raise the main, I can maybe get it a third of the way without the winch from the cockpit. then I use the larger winch on the cabin top, but by the time it full raised I have had a work out and I consider myself to be in decent shape. Same with the Jib. I like the idea of jumping from the mast and it was something I was thinking about. The problem is I either sail alon or with someone who doesn't know how to drive and several times I had novice raise the main but not get the rope in the completely in the track and had the main pop out. Not fun in a blow.
John
