[timh3221]

The prior post says it takes 1 hour and three guys to setup a Melges 24 for sailing. Actually, I would say it takes a little more time, and really only one big guy to put up the mast. I can do it myself; drinking a beer all the while. I've setup the boat without my crew in about 2 hours or so. The key on putting up the mast yourself is planning and patience. Obviously you won't be able to do it the first time you ever set up the boat, but after 10 times or so, where you learn where the process gets hung up, then you'll be fine.