Mast Footing Fitting
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Ozzie
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Re: Mast Footing Fitting
Guessing here Luke but one poster had the vang attachment point on the mast step crack and used a saddle instead from memory. That may have been the case here until the previous owner cracked the mast base as well and replaced the whole thing.
Ozzie
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Investigator #143 "SPRITZIG II"
The Mariner - “It’s too strange here. It doesn’t move right." ...
Enola - “Helen said that it’s only land sickness."
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Peter T
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Re: Mast Footing Fitting
Luke, larger rudder could explain what I was saying. I would set it up where it is supposed to be and only make any changes if you have an issue. If you do, feel free to contact me and I can help you with it with the least modification if it is needed. But try it first. I like the idea of the larger rudder. Would love to see a side on photo of it as I will be changing mine also. I might be completely wrong and the mast may never have been moved forward at all. Cheers
Regards Peter T
" Sail-La-Vie," # 114
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" Sail-La-Vie," # 114
"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
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Geoff
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Re: Mast Footing Fitting
Luke,
I have just checked both boats. There is nothing to photograph. Nothing comes into the cabin. Just unblemished ceiling.
I have just checked both boats. There is nothing to photograph. Nothing comes into the cabin. Just unblemished ceiling.
Geoff
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As the engineer said, "sure it works in practice, but will it work in theory?"
Investigator #50 'Timeless'
Investigator #111 'Missy'
As the engineer said, "sure it works in practice, but will it work in theory?"
Re: Mast Footing Fitting
Geoff,
Would that mean both are secured using screws?
Would that mean both are secured using screws?
Luke
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Fathom
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Geoff
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Re: Mast Footing Fitting
Hi Luke,
I am assuming so. Hopefully someone can chime in who has actually pulled the step off at some stage.
I am assuming so. Hopefully someone can chime in who has actually pulled the step off at some stage.
Geoff
Investigator #50 'Timeless'
Investigator #111 'Missy'
As the engineer said, "sure it works in practice, but will it work in theory?"
Investigator #50 'Timeless'
Investigator #111 'Missy'
As the engineer said, "sure it works in practice, but will it work in theory?"
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Peter T
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Re: Mast Footing Fitting
Yes I am sure that right chaps
Regards Peter T
" Sail-La-Vie," # 114
"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
" Sail-La-Vie," # 114
"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
Re: Mast Footing Fitting
Did a measure today and the front two screws could be easily changed to nuts & bolts through to the cabin. The rear two are mighty close to the dividing wall.
Maybe a combo of bolts and screws would go alright. Currently screws measure in at just under 40mm so there’s plenty of wood to be able to increase their size.
Maybe a combo of bolts and screws would go alright. Currently screws measure in at just under 40mm so there’s plenty of wood to be able to increase their size.
Luke
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Raya
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Re: Mast Footing Fitting
Forces on the mast foot are vertically downwards with little lateral force. Kevin Shephard knew what he was doing when he stipulated screws.
Ray
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