Interesting!

Posted By: Eric - Seattle - Newport 16
Date: 5/7/07 3:21p.m.

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In Response To: I've never done that... (Jeremy Hardin)

I always used both pins, and since I lately raked my must backwards, I was concerned on the pressure that is put on the plate when the forward pin is used. I guess you are right - those pins really are not for keeping the mast up (shrouds and forestay are for that).

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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