Kendall.. On the rig just move the aft stays to a lower position on the stay adjuster. (a lower hole to shorten the length) and move the headstay up to a higher hole to lengthen the headstay. You want the mast to RAKE AFT somewhat. On the pin, drift it out 1/3 and coat it with caulking, do it on both sides. Put a piece of scotch tape on each side to let the caulking kick off. Bob
From: kdocter@bellsouth.net> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 02:10:23 +0000> Subject: M_Boats: CB replacement and mast angle> > > #164 sails again...or tried too. She hit the water this week for the first time in 26 years. We went but were basically becalmed. So I got practice and advice on setup and teardown.> > Two questions. I installed the new centerboard. The pin is flush on both sides. How do I ensure that the pin will not just fall out. Should I shorten it some and epoxy it in place?> > What is the correct angle for the mast? They way it was rigged seemed way to far forward to me. I mounted my side stays on the rear holes and my fwd stay as tight as I could. > > Kendall Docter M-15 #164 "Vaya Con Dios"> Bossier City, LA.> _______________________________________________> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats