just bought a Newport 16 and have questions

Posted By: David
Date: 5/5/07 12:00a.m.

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I just bought a 1982 Newport 16. Sailing has always been a dream of mine and I an excited about this big step. I have some questions about rigging. The step plate and the mast step hinge have a place in the fore and aft part of the hardware to accomodate a pin to fasten the mast to the step plate. The device only came with one pin. I am wondering if I should have 2, and shouldn't both pins be used to hold up the mast? Or not??
I have found some limited instructions on line for rigging and using, could you give me any links or places where I could find more info regarding rigging, etc. Also, if I need any replacement parts for the boat are there any placed that would have them for this boat? I would appreciate any responses and info. Thanks

Messages In This Thread

just bought a Newport 16 and have questions -- David -- 5/5/07 12:00a.m.

Only use 1 pin! -- Jeremy Hardin -- 5/5/07 1:08p.m.

attaching the mast on a Newport 16 -- David -- 5/6/07 12:29a.m.

I've never done that... -- Jeremy Hardin -- 5/6/07 6:50a.m.

Interesting! -- Eric - Seattle - Newport 16 -- 5/7/07 3:21p.m.

I Like my second pin... -- brett -- 5/17/07 10:05a.m.

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