Alternative rigging of jib furling system

Normally, the jib furling system is placed on the forward side of the mast when the mast is being lifted by the crane. One person is detailed to prevent the system damaging the mast or yacht. The extrusion used in the furling system can cope with large radius bends without any problems, but may break in the event of uncontrolled buckling. If you feel that the jib furling system will be in the way during the mast lift, there is an alternative approach. This takes longer, but simplifies mast-stepping. It requires access to a crane fitted with a boat ladder from which you can reach the forestay fitting on the mast. The installation can also be done from a bosun’s chair. • Lay the furling system on the dock beside the crane.• Step the mast without the jib furling system, and use the genoa halyard as a temporary forestay. The halyard is tied