I recently purchased a1996 H26 and didn’t notice that the mast was pretty damaged where the gin pole is inserted. I purchased a cover for that from US Spar and I have to drill out the opening myself. Can someone tell me what the opening should be for the 1 1/4” gin pole? I’m just not sure if it needs to be too snug. Thanks for any help, Eric
Hole for gin pole in the mast
- Thread starter Eric S W
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The pole is pretty floppy on a 23.5, and the 26 has a similar system. I think the pole may fit onto something inside the mast. I would estimate the top of the gin pole would move a couple of feet when in position and loose. The pole needs a little play so it can move a bit because the lines used for raising and lowering will stretch as the load changes, and will change the angle of the gin pole a bit. You dont want the pole hard up against the hole in the mast or it may kink. Thats the best I can give you.
