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Old 24-06-2009, 08:15   #24
FloridaWriter
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Maitland, FL
Boat: Bristol 29
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Originally Posted by Mainebristol View Post
Hi Doc. There is no gasket for the mast step on my B32. The movement inside on the bulkhead is maybe 1/4". Let me know if you ever get up to Casco Bay, someday when the rain stops. I have a mizzen, so I have a split backstay, and the chainplates for the backstay don't lead correctly, is why I mentioned that. The bend in them does not match the angle oft he backstay, by about 15% degrees.

MaineBristol, B32 Eider
As long as your turnbuckles are toggled at their lower ends, it is not an issue that the chainplates are out of angle to the masthead. If your turnbuckles are not toggled, then they should be.
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