Fwd: RE: mast step clevis pin

ttursine (ttursine@gnt.net)
Sat, 5 Dec 98 12:05:59 -0000


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Subject: RE: mast step clevis pin
Sent: 12/5/98 11:58 AM
Received: 12/5/98 12:02 PM
From: ttursine, ttursine@gnt.net

>There have been several types of maststeps used on P. 19's over
>the years. Your boat should have the heavier built mast with a backstay. The
>step is most likely a U shaped piece of sheet metal with a L shaped slot cut
>into the sides. your mast should cross drilled with a stainless steel pin of
>about 3/8 " dianeter rurring through the mast

OR??

>I just use a stainless steel bolt of the appropriate length in my 88 #461.

To cast a deciding vote, my #439 (full rig w/backstay) came with a SS bolt
as the mast pin; no L shape to the slot in the U-shaped tabernacle. Most
likely
this is true for your vintage also.

Regards,
Bill Combs
WWP 19 #439, "Ursa Minor"
Fort Walton Beach, FL
ttursine@gnt.net