Mast heel pin

[THG]

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

[Antony (Guest)]

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