Unstep mast for more turning blocks?

[Patrick Randall]

When I initially looked at this boat I thought I'd be able to easily add some more turning blocks to the mast foot for second reef, cunningham, outhaul etc. I now see it looks like to fit them, the maststep has to be removed.Can someone confirm this pls?ThanksPatrick in Port Charlotte

 

[Terry]

Patrick, can speak for the H30, but our H28...

step had holes in the step plate where you can insert a SS threaded pin. The side of the step plate had a slot to slide a nut that secured the threaded pin. I did this without unstepping the mast. Our P42 step accepted a "U" shaped round strap with ears to attach turning blocks, but it required that you unstep the mast to slide them into their bed molded into the step plate.Terry

 

[John Verhulst]

No need to remove mast

Pat, I have a 91 30T, and I added several blocks to the base of the mast last year. I tried a couple of different types before I found the right ones. US Spars Inc. in Gainsville FL sells the blocks that fit the mast base plate on the 30T. They have equipment for the a Z-Spar mast. They come with a threaded stud that fits thru the plate and you slide a nut in the slots under the holes and turn the block to tighten it. I added blocks for reef 1 and 2. The number for US Spar is 386-462-3760. Hope this helps you out.John