Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch Main Mast Step

[Carl Behrens]

Hello all, I am new to this site. I am re-doing a 1971 Morgan 40, Cruising Ketch in hopes of spending a year or so aboard when I retire in a year or two. I want to step the main mast to replace lights with LED lights, replace all wiring and the antennae, put a wind indicator on and possibly paint (the aluminum is dark and ugly). Do any of you know if I can simply pull the mast straight up or if it is bolted or pinned to the step? I can't see or access the step without removing my fuel tank which has about 70 - 80 gallons of diesel in it! Oh I forgot, also to replace stays and chain plates.

[Don C L]

Welcome aboard Carl! I do not know for sure about the mast on the Morgan but I suspect that, like mine, it sits over a shoe and, unless it is corroded to it, will lift straight off. In any event I hope someone with a Morgan 40 will chime in here with firsthand experience with it! Good luck!

[coopec43]

Hi Carl

There's some old threads here that may be of some help

1970 Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch - Cruisers & Sailing Forums
www.cruisersforum.com › Cruisers & Sailing Forums › The Fleet › Monohull Sailboats
May 10, 2016 - 15 posts - ‎5 authors
We are going for a 1970 Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch that's been under refit since 2003 and has TONS of upgrades! ... LOA: 40 ft LWL: 30 ft Beam: 11 ft 2 in .... just under the cabin sole and over the bilge behind the mast step

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