Folks - My wife and I purchased a 1968 S-22 about two years ago, and its time to replace standing rigging and generally check out the rig. There are a few wierd things about this rig that we've found out. Wierd thing #1 is that the mast step is a pivoting arrangement, rather than the short extrusion style mast step I've seen described on this forum and elsewhere. Wierd thing #2 is that somewhere along the way, someone jammed a wood plug up this mast. There are lots of other wierd things on this boat as you can imagine. I'm wondering if anyone out there can comment on whether this is a standard mast step arrangement for an older S-22, and what the devils up with this wood plug? Also, if anyone out there has some photos of a S-22 mast step, spreader attachment, and masthead weldment (where the halyard sheaves are) that they could post, I'd appreciate a look before I start plugging away at this project. Thanks -

Hans & Amanda "Mardi Gras"