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charles
I am re-furbishing my mast and have a question regarding replacement of the spreader sockets. I have unbolted the lower bolt on the spreader sockets (same bolt that holds the lower shroud tangs). However, the bolt does not want to come out. The bolt is free and spinning, but acts as if there is a "collar" on the inside preventing it from sliding out. I am fearful of knocking it out as I am aware there is a compression device in there too. Does anyone know anything about this? Can I simply "pound it" out of there? This is a 1977 C-27 standard rig. The mast is the "flat" version typically found on '78 or older boats.