Although I sold my boat a while ago, I keep watching this site and checking out ads and such. I've noticed some very elaborate mast crutches. I though I would share the one that I used. It consists of two 1x2 pieces of wood with a loose bolt and locking nut holding them together about 2/3 of the way up. Spread the bottoms out against where the cockpit seat meets the gunnel. Once you put a little tension on the mast (just a little!) it isn't going anywhere. When you are done it folds up and goes in the trunk.
I never really took a picture of it but this should give a good idea.
(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/noobtankz/1979%20ComPac%2016/2012-07-07_10-01-16_398.jpg) (http://s1257.photobucket.com/user/noobtankz/media/1979%20ComPac%2016/2012-07-07_10-01-16_398.jpg.html)
(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/noobtankz/1979%20ComPac%2016/2012-07-07_12-59-56_382_zpsb3b5e240.jpg) (http://s1257.photobucket.com/user/noobtankz/media/1979%20ComPac%2016/2012-07-07_12-59-56_382_zpsb3b5e240.jpg.html)
Huh! Well, I like that, clever and simple! What I have now is made of 2x4s, ugly and heavy. I think it's days are numbered... Thanks for the tip-- Gretcheng
I like it! Simple yet effective.