National 12

General Boards => General National 12 chat => Topic started by: THG on 14 Aug 2006, 01:01

Title: Mast heel pin
Post by: THG on 14 Aug 2006, 01:01
I understand the mast should be 'fixed' into position by some sort of pin at the heel - is this right?  If so what size / fixing is the best option - thinking about a simple s/s bolt (m5) with a wing nut on - would this be OK - any idea on length??

Thx,
Kean
Title: Re: Mast heel pin
Post by: Antony (Guest) on 14 Aug 2006, 01:39
Kean,
That should be fine, we just use a long split pin through the heal and the step fitting with some elastic to stop it falling out.  It is just so that the heal does not drop out in a capsize and then damage the bouyancy.

Antony