Posted By: swatter
mast pins - 07/12/14 03:16 AM
hi all i just noticed lost my pin set up of my mast dont know how but can someone tell where can another one do ronstan have them or harken help please thanx
mast pins
Posted By: Got Wood
Re: mast pins - 07/12/14 06:12 AM
Sorry, what do you mean by mast pins?
Posted By: Pirate
Re: mast pins - 07/12/14 10:04 AM
the hinge pin perhaps ?? 
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Posted By: Greg/Debra
Re: mast pins - 07/12/14 12:26 PM
Hi swatter,
What sort of pin were you using? I have seen lots of things used for hinge pins, from rusty fence wire to screw drivers.
I use a 5mm SS 'R' Clip, but there are lots of variations on that - some people use a SS bolt or a piece of SS rod.
Whatever you use, it is a good idea if there is some mechanism to prevent the pin accidentally coming out while you are raising the mast.
What sort of pin were you using? I have seen lots of things used for hinge pins, from rusty fence wire to screw drivers.
I use a 5mm SS 'R' Clip, but there are lots of variations on that - some people use a SS bolt or a piece of SS rod.
Whatever you use, it is a good idea if there is some mechanism to prevent the pin accidentally coming out while you are raising the mast.
Posted By: swatter
Re: mast pins - 07/14/14 10:04 PM
ment mast hinge sorry
Posted By: swatter
Re: mast pins - 07/14/14 10:08 PM
yep thats it can you just by the mast peace that goes on foot of the mast ill check with goodall design
Posted By: Greg/Debra
Re: mast pins - 07/15/14 04:37 AM
I doubt whether you would be able to buy a hinge like that these days. However it would be easy enough to make the mast piece. It is just 1.6mm stainless sheet with the sides bent down, and three holes to drill. The big hole for the mast pin is best done with a hole saw.