I use to step the mast on a H16 and TheMightyHobie18 by myself. Unhook a trap wire from bungee.Tie a 20ft. line to the trap wires. Bring this line around front mast support and back onto the tramp. Raise the mast and tighten the line. This line will hold the mast up and you move forward. If you have a winch then attach to trap wire and tighten. This frees you up. Now grab the forestay and you're done.