I have never used a bracket of any kind, I lay the mast forward, under the tramp (mast base at about the rear beam), attach all the stays and trap wires on with the forestay loose, pull the mast forward and lift over your shoulder you can use the dolphin striker for support if required, stand the mast vertical on the ground between the hulls a few inches from the main beam, lift straight up (very important unless you are superman)(i hold onto the mast low down so when I am standing straight the base of the mast is at beam height) and place on the base of the mast in the cup on the beam,then tension rig as required. To take down, just reverse the process. No standing on boats or assistance required!