Wide angle shot of mast in crutch in lowered position for trailering. I can extend it up another 4 feet, but I found I don't need to do that with the strut on the bowstop. However, if I ever need to raise or lower the mast when the boat is not on the trailer, I can raise the mast up on the crutch and hoist it by running the main halyard forward to the bow pulpit and then aft thru a rope clutch and the winch on the cabin top.