Actually, this is easier than it may seem and it does not require changing location of the mast step. Tony Smith has patented a leverage system for mast raising on the Telstar 28 that's quite interesting. It's a little difficult to describe, but quite obvious when you see it. Here's a stab at a description.Duane Dunn, Allegro wrote:. . . I'm thinking the only solution that would make this work is a extention at the mast base that raises the step about 2'. This would raise the hinge point so the mast clears the dodger. I'd lower the gooseneck to bring the boom back lower, . . .
Imagine your baby stays are rigid, but they angle outboard and aft to deck-attachment points, three feet aft of the step. Now picture another pair that are deck-attached four feet forward of the mast step and about a foot below the aft pair. Now, assuming you have adequate tackle to control the mast weight, it can pivot aft on the bolt that pins the upper stays and forward on the lower pin. Once horizontal, remaining still pinned to the deck and roughly horizontal, the mast can lift-and-drop forward, pivoting on the twin pairs of rigid baby stays, so that its base meets the pulpit.
Sorry if that's too obscure, it's the best I can do. Maybe the Telstar website will illustrate it eventually. I'm still hoping to buy one with the Telstar, rather than duplicating it on my Mac!
