>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