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Author: Tom Mc Subject: Mast Step, Serious geek question Info: (2590 views) Posted: Wednesday 3-7-12 04:33:15 PM |
:: I recently purchased a new mast base from Steve Seal. My
:: mental notes from discussion with him follow. Use at
:: your own risk.
::
:: Ideally 2 large sheet metal screws should be used, one
:: forward and one aft in the base. Through-bolting is not
:: necessary. While you're at it, relocate the base 1" aft
:: of the factory position, which is class legal maximum.
:: Chainplates will be 1" forward of the center of the base
:: (I think I'm recalling that correctly--I haven't
:: installed yet). The usual boat wrenching rules apply:
:: overdrill/epoxy fill/re-drill any holes in the deck, and
:: use plenty of sealant--especially between a stainless
:: base plate and aluminum mast base.
:: As mentioned somewhere on the mailing list, the boom and
:: mast base plate (assuming you use one) apply torque on
:: the mast and base, but nothing a couple of well-mounted
:: and appropriately sized screws can't handle. Lateral
:: forces from the rig aren't a worrisome factor.
:: Compressive forces, on the other hand....
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