MBounds is still at NAC's (we were there for 14's only) so here goes with what (little) I know.
Do you know how long your shrouds are?
No , but suspect they're same length as your originals. Please compare your new length with your '83 length.
I'm guessing that maybe I should remove the step link when not stepping, and rake back as far as I can.
agreed
I wonder, is it possible that my mast base is further forward than newer boats (mine is a 1983)?
Possible, but not sure. There was a '94 at NAC's but I didn't notice/check if the position was further aft (drat). IIRC, MBounds has a new mast step base, and again IIRC, the newer base is made slightly different to position it further aft on the beam.
It's raining in Clear Lake today, with t'storms forecast, maybe Matt (or MMiller) will hop online and help us through this.
hijack on// I have a fresh ('79 w/nice black anodize) non striker beam and all new dolphin post, rod and undrilled mast step. My question is the geometry of all this. Do I position the rear of the step with the rear of the beam and drill through the center of the step? Or does the striker rod need to be closer to vertical, requiring drilling through the widest part of the beams minor axis, and consequently farther forward in the step? hijack off//
