two marinas I use 1500 miles apart basically put boat in water first before installing mast. Also take mast out of boat in water before pulling boat.
[Both also can pull boat with mast in place]
One uses a fork lift that is used to place power boats in dry storage 4 high. Other uses crane ...
with boat in water they gain 6-10 feet working room ... Pulling boat just for mast work ... sounds like someone has a skills gap.
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