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>I had a similar experience a mile out at 3rd in 4.5 SqM conditions. The
>base had worked loose (unscrewed slightly). ...
>>Mast base came out of the track. Seemed to be suddenly loose, it was ok
>>for an hour of hard sailing. The mast & base (with nut) came free of the
>>board at the conclusion of a jibe ...
I also have had the mast base come loose at inopportune moments. I switched
to the double-bolt mast base 4 years ago and have not had any separations
since. I keep a base plate fixed to each board, so I just check the
tightness every 10'th session or so. The one time a double bolt base came
loose while sailing, the plate slid forward and the second bolt kept it from
coming out of the track. It was a big non-event.
On the down side, the double bolt base reduces the range of mast track
position by an inch in each direction, and it is marginally heavier for
those who worry about every half ounce. For me, the increased safety is
worth it.
My experience with double bolt bases has been very positive. I was wondering
what others think of them.
- John Morris
Menlo Park, CA
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