I am trying to buy the part that goes on the pin that fastenes the base of the mast to the mast step . Phill thinks he can get it but would like to see a picture . Does anyone have the ability to take a picture of this part for me ? Thanks Mike
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That part went missing a long time ago on my boat. I just use the shackle on the end of the boom vang to go around the pin. The u shapped shackle can slip around the pin with the mast up, if turned sideways.
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Mike, twalker's link is the part you've described. My only question would be about the pin diameter - I use that same bracket on my 240 with a 1/4" mast pin (which is the so-called "old design" or "old style" pin on the hunter parts site). I also frequently do what Dave described with my vang, not because I lost the bracket but because I forget to slip the bracket on the pin until the mast is already stepped. It has worked fine for me without the bracket.
The bolt I bought to go thru the mast and bas was 5/16 and seems to fit just about right . Not too tight , I am thinking I can do without the brackett ,
The description sure looks like it . On our old boat it was longer and narrow . I think thats it though. Thanks
Can you take a photo so I can chime in as it has been some time. I could zero in on it quickly with a photo. As for clevis pins, generally a 1/4 was the general size but length will depend on the application or length required.
I can take a photo . I bought a 5/16 bolt that fits , Dave did you get the pics I emailed of the rubber plug ?