mast partners

[NYSail]

Hello all. Please pardon this ignorant question, but a keel steped mast is new to me. When you say mast partners is that referring to the area between the mast and the deck plate? I was not there when the broker took the mast down so I did not see everything. Also, I am finding I am missing a few rigging items and want to make sure I have everything I am suppose to have prior to launch time.ThanksGregP36-2

 

[Ross]

The mast partners are the

hole in the deck the mast fits through. There are wedges fitted between the mast and the sides of the hole, these help to support the mast and should all be kept with the boat when the mast is removed.

 

[NYSail]

Thanks!

That is what I thought, however the diagram in my manual looks as if there is a sleeve that fits around the mast that fits within the deck plate.....I think I was just over thinking it.....Greg

 

[Ross]

There is sometimes a "boot"

that is used to help keep water out after the wedges are in place.

 

[NYSail]

Got the

rubber boot that is around the mast. That is still attached to the mast. I need a canvas cover though as the broker "lost" that along with the mast wedges. I am looking into spartite...looks like a pretty good set-up. Thanks for your help!Greg