Does anyone have experience installing the mast hinge? I received the part from the dealer but no instructions included.
Alan TaylorDash · Jul 17, 2020The pin on the standard base is offset. The plastic mast base, and corresponding notch in the mast bottom, is offset.The pin in the hinged mount is in the center. To use the hinged mast base, remove the plastic base and modify (notch) the bottom of the mast to accept the new pin location.Removal of the plastic base also compensates for the extra thickness of the hinged mast step.Email me if you have further questions.
Stephanie TaylorDash · Jul 18, 2020wetaforum.comLifting the Weta mast easily - Weta Community ForumsThe mast only weighs 6Kg but people who lack physical strength or suffer from a disability may still struggle to lift into position on the mast step unless you use the technique described below and shown in the rigging video starting at 6.34. Tip: Point the boat away from the wind direction as that will...
The pin on the standard base is offset.
The plastic mast base, and corresponding notch in the mast bottom, is offset.
The pin in the hinged mount is in the center.
To use the hinged mast base, remove the plastic base and modify (notch) the bottom of the mast to accept the new pin location.
Removal of the plastic base also compensates for the extra thickness of the hinged mast step.
Email me if you have further questions.