Thanks very helpful all
Appreciate the time and feedback

On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 10:39 PM, <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:

> David,
>
> Two persons can easily raise or lower the original non-IMF from the bow.
> There is no need for a mast crane.  It is really not that heavy and the
> second person is there for safety and when you need to change your grip at
> about 30 degrees from the horizontal.  The mast and genoa combo are easily
> supported by the bow pulpit.
>
> If you have the IMF mast, the weight is considerably greater.  The IMF rig
> is best raised or lowered from a mast crutch located in the stern.  The
> crutch helps to start raising or finish lowering at a point that is well
> above the horizontal (about 30 degrees).  The crutch reduces the effort
> required by the mast crane to start raising or finish lowering the mast
> assembly.  If the mast was perfectly horizontal it would be nearly
> impossible to use the crane.  Using a crane system requires a single
> individual, although a second is recommended for safety and in case lines
> or
> shrouds get caught during the process.
>
> I have raised and lowered the IMF rig without the benefit of a crane system
> with four strong guys and two six packs of beer.  Unfortunately, even
> increasing the beer ratio would not enable two persons to safely lower an
> IMF rig without a crane.
>
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> David
> Talbot
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2018 5:33 PM
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> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Lowering the mast
>
> Any suggestions out there for a 2-person lowering?
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