I had mine removed by the yard with a lift,but I did move it around alone,its not heavy but ackward.I helped put a mast back on a Alberg 30 with 3 people and a rigged up hoist.I dont think I would atempt this alone,not that its hard but its easy for it to get away from you.I would use at least 3.Is your rigging original,you might want to replace it while the mast is off.