p.s., Tod, Did you add the adjustable motor mount? If so, how do you like it as compared to the stock fixed mount? Thanks, Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: "Honshells" <chonshell@ia4u.net> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 10:36 PM Subject: Mast Crutch Tod, I agree with your assessment of where the crutch contacts the mast when the base is pinned: I'd like a little more room, too. --Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: <htmills@bright.net> To: ">Mboats<" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 9:42 PM Subject: Mast Crutch Wayne, One thing I've noticed on my mast crutch is that it contacts the mast very near where the spreaders are when the foot is pinned for raising. My crutch is dog-legged aft a tiny bit with it's construction but it would be nice if it were a wee bit more. Only thing about being dog-legged is if it is free to swivel in the gudgeons.... I'm kinda skeptical about the two position crutch because moving the crutch to the "high" position would be more work than just lifting the mast in the first place imho. I find that I can stand on the sole of the cockpit and hoist with only a slight bending of my knees and I'm a tad over 6' tall. If you are shorter, I think the more difficult part will be at the other end of the hoist, where you'll be stretching. Some folks have a roller; mine is just a fitted notch. I've attached a pic... Tod